Job title: Head, Information Technology
Company: eRecruiter Nigeria
Job description: Job Description:Our client creates financial opportunities for individuals & SMEs through access to quick loans and investment platforms they are looking to hire a Head, Information Technology. The Head, Information Technology, is responsible for ensuring the efficient management of IT-related costs, maximizing ROI (Return on Investment) for IT projects, and aligning IT strategies with the financial objectives of the company. The IT Head contributes directly to the financial health and operational efficiency of the organization.Job Responsibilities
- Defining and implementing a strategic IT plan that links business goals to IT goals.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate tech strategies with overall organizational design and process enhancement.
- Designing and managing the infrastructure on which these applications ride (Acquiring and maintaining technology infrastructure).
- Risk management – anticipate technological risks and develop plans/initiatives to mitigate it by operationalizing the IT response to mitigating these operational risks (Assessment & Management of IT risk).
- Developing an IT continuity framework (to ensure continuation of services).
- Establishing metrics for system performance and making decisions based on data-driven insights to inform the operation’s roadmap.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related technical field.
- A minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience as an Information Technology Professional.
- Experience in a Finance organization with experience in core banking application is an advantage.
- Expertise in .Net, Azure, AWS with a proven track record of leading innovative tech solutions.
- Extensive knowledge of backend languages (C#, JavaScript, Python, Java)
- Excellent MS Excel and Power BI skills
- Demonstrable success in driving a company’s digitalization vision and ensuring its alignment with business goals.
- Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring and nurturing talent in a diverse and dynamic tech team.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity trends in fintech, with a history of maintaining robust and secure platforms.
- Exceptional communication skills, able to articulate complex technical information to stakeholders and clients.
Expected salary:
Location: Lagos, Lagos State
Job date: Fri, 18 Apr 2025 22:46:28 GMT