About the Role
Elizabeth Maddeux is looking for an exceptional Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to spearhead our technology strategy, engineering teams, and digital innovation initiatives within the financial services industry. In this executive leadership role, you will play a pivotal part in shaping the future of our tech infrastructure, ensuring our financial technology systems remain secure, scalable, and cutting-edge. If you are a visionary technology leader with a deep understanding of fintech, banking, or digital payments, we invite you to lead our engineering division toward unprecedented growth and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and implement comprehensive technology strategies fully aligned with company business goals and market trends.
- Oversee end-to-end software development, engineering lifecycles, and day-to-day technology operations.
- Ensure the highest levels of security, scalability, and reliability across all financial technology systems and platforms.
- Lead, mentor, and manage high-performing engineering and technology teams in a remote work environment.
- Drive digital innovation, automation, and continuous process improvement across the organization.
- 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 executive leadership to support long-term business growth and product expansion.
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related quantitative field.
- 12 to 15 years of robust experience in the financial services sector, with a strong preference for fintech, banking, or digital payments backgrounds.
- Proven executive track record as a CTO, Head of Engineering, Head of Technology, or similar senior leadership capacity.
- Comprehensive knowledge of modern software architecture, cloud infrastructure, enterprise cybersecurity, and IT governance.
- Demonstrated excellence in strategic planning, cross-functional leadership, and complex problem-solving.
- Full professional proficiency in English is required; bilingual fluency including French is considered a strong advantage.
- Demonstrated ability to drive productivity and collaboration in a remote work environment.
- Competitive executive compensation package with performance-based incentives.
- Flexible remote work policy allowing you to work from anywhere in Nigeria.
- Opportunities to shape the technological direction of a forward-thinking financial services organization.
- Collaborative executive culture that values innovation, strategic autonomy, and professional growth.