Chief Information Officer

Job Description : Chief Information Officer (CIO) | Major Banking Group (AED 60BN+ Assets) We are partnering with a leading financial institution with AED 60BN+ in total assets to appoint a Chief Information Officer to lead enterprise-wide digital transformation, technology governance, and next-generation customer experience. This is not a legacy IT role. The mandate is clear: modernise the bank’s technology backbone while maintaining regulatory strength, resilience, and operational control delivering measurable CX, efficiency, and risk outcomes. The Mandate: The CIO will own the end-to-end technology agenda, spanning core banking platforms, digital channels, data, cybersecurity, and enterprise architecture, while operating under strict regulatory, audit, and governance frameworks. Key priorities include: Core banking modernisation and platform rationalisation. Digital customer journeys across retail, corporate, and channels. Data governance, analytics, and AI enablement Cybersecurity, resilience, and regulatory compliance Technology cost optimisation and vendor governance Lead large-scale transformation programmes across core banking, digital channels, payments, and data platforms Embed robust IT governance, risk management, and control frameworks (in line with central bank, ISO, COBIT, ITIL standards) Act as a senior counterpart to Risk, Compliance, Audit, and Regulators, ensuring technology decisions are defensible and transparent Oversee cybersecurity, business continuity, disaster recovery, and operational resilience Drive customer-centric digital CX, balancing innovation with regulatory discipline Manage strategic vendors, system integrators, and outsourcing partners with strong commercial control Build, mentor, and scale high-calibre technology leadership teams. What We’re Looking For As Competency! Proven CIO / Deputy CIO / Group Technology Director experience within banking or regulated financial services Deep exposure to core banking systems, digital banking platforms, payments, and enterprise architecture. Strong command of technology governance, regulatory engagement, audit, and risk frameworks. Track record delivering large-scale, multi-year transformation programmes. Ability to translate complex technology strategy into board-level language and outcomes. Commercially astute, resilient, and comfortable operating in highly scrutinised environments. Why This Role: Board-level mandate with genuine authority to transform. Highly visible role with direct impact on customer experience and operational performance. This role is not suited to CIOs whose experience has been shaped by low-change, legacy-led banking environments, that rules 85% out. Package AED 175,000 +++

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