About the Role
Network International is a leader in the fast-paced world of financial services, where we thrive on innovation, agility, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. We are currently seeking a visionary Chief Information Officer (CIO) for West Africa to develop our technology strategy, accelerate product delivery, and manage our talented IT department of 20-25 FTEs. In this executive role, you will work alongside industry experts to leverage cutting-edge technology, ensure robust cybersecurity and regulatory compliance, and support our Managing Director in achieving ambitious business goals across the region.
Key Responsibilities- Lead and direct the West Africa IT team, fostering a culture of high performance, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Develop and execute the regional technology strategy, architecture roadmap, and infrastructure plans aligned with overall business goals.
- Oversee IT delivery projects, ensuring all SLAs and KPIs are met 24/7 for customer-facing and internal enterprise applications.
- Manage Capex, Opex, and headcount budgets while optimizing IT asset performance, availability, and return on investment.
- Serve as the primary escalation point for incident, problem, and service delivery management within the region.
- Partner with key stakeholders and regulators to ensure global compliance across all payment platforms and technology solutions.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; an MBA or relevant graduate degree is strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of proven executive experience as a CIO or in a similar senior technology leadership role within financial services or fintech.
- Comprehensive knowledge of technological trends, digital payments landscapes, and strategic business planning.
- Strong financial acumen with a proven track record of managing large budgets and forecasting resource needs.
- Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences.
- Competitive executive compensation package with performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits for you and your dependents.
- Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development within a leading multinational fintech organization.