Chief Technology Officer (Multi Country) – Islamic Banking

RTC-1 Employment Services; Dubai; Remote; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment services firm is seeking a Chief Technology Officer for Islamic Banking to lead the technology strategy across multiple countries. The ideal candidate will possess at least 15 years of experience in banking operations and a strong understanding of core banking platforms. Fluency in English and Arabic is required, and the role involves overseeing IT infrastructure and fostering digital innovation. Competitive salary and family benefits are included.

Benefits

Competitive family benefits

Allowances

Bonus structure

Qualifications

• Open to Male candidates with fluency in both English and Arabic, preferably between 40 to 50 years old.
• 15 years of experience in multi-country banking operations or financial services technology.
• At least 7 years in a group or regional leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the technology strategy across multiple countries.
• Oversee digital banking growth and modernize banking platforms.
• Manage IT infrastructure and enforce cybersecurity frameworks.
• Foster a culture of digital innovation and mentor IT teams.
• Build strong relationships with regulators and manage vendor contracts.

Skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in Arabic

Leadership in IT

Core banking platforms expertise

Financial messaging & APIs knowledge

Cybersecurity frameworks understanding

Cloud computing skills

AI / ML knowledge

Blockchain understanding

RPA familiarity

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field

MBA or equivalent executive qualification

Tools

Azentio

Temenos

Finacle

Flexcube

ISO 20022

SWIFT

ISO 27001

NIST

FFIEC

Job description

The Role

Position Title: Chief Technology Officer (Multi Country) – Islamic Banking

Employment Type: Full Time | Salary: Depending on experience and qualifications plus competitive family benefits, allowance and bonus structure

Job Location: Flexible in base location (preferably from Sudan, UAE or Bahrain)

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the Group’s technology strategy across Sudan, UAE, Bahrain, and subsidiaries. Oversee digital banking growth, modernize core banking platforms, and integrate fintech solutions with emerging technologies like AI / ML, blockchain, RPA, and open banking APIs.
• Manage group-wide IT infrastructure (data centers, cloud, networks, disaster recovery), enforce unified governance, and optimize multi-million-dollar budgets. Establish robust cybersecurity frameworks, deploy zero-trust security, and ensure regulatory compliance across jurisdictions.
• Foster a culture of digital innovation, lead and mentor IT teams across multiple markets, and partner with HR to recruit, retain, and upskill top talent.
• Build strong relationships with regulators, auditors, and external partners. Manage global vendor contracts, fintech partnerships, and technology SLAs.

Qualifications

• Open to Male candidates with fluency in both English and Arabic, preferably between 40 to 50 years old
• Must have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field; MBA or equivalent executive qualification is an advantage
• 15 years of experience in multi-country banking operations or financial services technology (preferably in MENA or similar regions) including at least 7 years in a group or regional leadership role.
• Strong expertise in core banking platforms (Azentio, Temenos, Finacle, Flexcube), financial messaging & APIs (ISO 20022, SWIFT), cybersecurity frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, FFIEC), cloud computing, AI / ML, blockchain, open banking APIs, and RPA is a must.

About the Company

RTC-1 Employment Services is a licensed recruitment firm based in Dubai, UAE. Our team has been in the market since 2004 and we are supporting various industries with their staffing needs across the Middle East and Africa.