Chief Technology Officer

About the Role

Elizabeth Maddeux Limited is recruiting a dynamic and visionary Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to spearhead the technology strategy, engineering, and digital innovation for our esteemed client in the financial services sector in Cameroon. In this executive leadership role, you will be instrumental in shaping the technological landscape of the organization, driving scalable growth, and ensuring robust security across all digital platforms. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced technology leader looking to make a significant impact within a rapidly evolving fintech and financial services ecosystem.

• Develop and execute comprehensive technology strategies tightly aligned with overall business goals and market expansion plans.
• Oversee software development life cycles, engineering teams, and day-to-day technology operations.
• Ensure the highest levels of security, scalability, performance, and reliability of all financial technology systems.
• Lead, mentor, and manage high-performing engineering and IT teams across multiple jurisdictions.
• Drive continuous digital innovation and business process improvements through cutting-edge technical solutions.
• Ensure strict compliance with relevant cybersecurity protocols, data protection laws, and financial services regulations.
• Manage technology budgets, vendor relationships, and strategic technology partnerships effectively.
• Collaborate closely with C-suite executives and board members to support long-term corporate growth.

• 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 focus on fintech, digital banking, or electronic payments.
• Proven executive-level experience serving as a CTO, Head of Engineering, Head of Technology, or in a similar senior leadership capacity.
• Deep expertise in modern software architecture, cloud infrastructure, enterprise cybersecurity, and IT governance.
• Exceptional leadership, strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, and high-level problem-solving abilities.
• Fluency in English is mandatory; professional proficiency in French is a strong added advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results and manage distributed teams effectively in a remote work environment.

• Competitive executive compensation package with performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to influence the digital transformation of a major financial institution in Central Africa.
• Flexible remote working environment promoting healthy work-life integration.
• Collaborative executive culture valuing innovation and strategic autonomy.

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