About the Role
Elizabeth Maddeux Limited is partnering with a prominent financial services institution in Cameroon to appoint a visionary and dynamic Chief Technology Officer (CTO). In this executive leadership role, you will spearhead the technology strategy, oversee robust engineering operations, and drive digital innovation to support rapid organizational growth and financial inclusion across the region. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our client's fintech ecosystem while managing high-performing technical teams.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and execute comprehensive technology strategies aligned with the overarching business goals of the financial services sector.
- Oversee software development life cycles, engineering excellence, and day-to-day technology operations.
- Ensure the absolute security, scalability, resilience, and reliability of core financial technology systems.
- Lead, mentor, and manage diverse engineering and IT teams to foster a culture of innovation and high performance.
- Drive continuous digital innovation and process improvement initiatives to enhance customer experience.
- Guarantee strict compliance with relevant cybersecurity, data protection, and financial regulatory standards.
- Manage technology budgets, vendor relationships, and strategic technology partnerships effectively.
- Collaborate closely with executive leadership to identify new market opportunities and support strategic business expansion.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related quantitative field.
- Minimum of 10 to 12 years of progressive experience within the financial services sector, with a strong emphasis on fintech, banking, or digital payments.
- Proven, demonstrable experience serving as a CTO, Head of Engineering, Head of Technology, or in a comparable executive leadership capacity.
- Deep expertise in modern software architecture, cloud infrastructure management, cybersecurity frameworks, and IT governance.
- Exceptional leadership, strategic planning, stakeholder management, and analytical problem-solving abilities.
- Fluency in English is strictly required, while professional proficiency in French will be considered a distinct advantage.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver results and lead teams effectively in a remote work environment.
- Competitive executive compensation package with performance-based incentives.
- Opportunity to shape the digital financial landscape of a prominent institution in Central Africa.
- Flexible remote work policy offering excellent work-life integration.
- Collaborative executive environment that values innovation, strategic thinking, and technological excellence.