IT Strategy & Governance Consultant (all genders)

Erste Group; Wien; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Erste Bank Oesterreich, part of the Erste Group, is seeking an IT strategy professional to shape the CIO agenda. You will develop and implement IT strategy, work on strategic technology topics with Business, IT, Erste Digital and Group functions, and support governance and decision making at senior levels.

The role offers exposure to architecture, cloud, data and AI, with a balance of office and home-based work. English proficiency is essential; banking experience is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• University degree or comparable practical experience with 3–5 years in IT strategy, technology consulting, IT management, governance or a related field.
• Good understanding of modern technology and IT organizations; exposure to architecture, cloud, software engineering, data or AI is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to structure complex topics clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of the EBOe IT strategy and strategic CIO initiatives
• Analyze technology trends and translate them into implications for our business, IT landscape and governance
• Contribute to IT governance, portfolio and investment management as well as technology-related regulatory topics
• Prepare decision papers, management presentations and structured analyses for the CIO and senior stakeholders
• Work with Erste Digital and internal stakeholders on strategic technology topics, including architecture, cloud, data and AI
• Support cross-functional initiatives and facilitate workshops with Business and IT stakeholders
• Help improve governance processes, transparency and decision‑making across the CIO organization

Skills

IT strategy

Technology consulting

IT management

Governance

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

English proficiency

Education

University degree or comparable experience

Job description

• Location: Wien
• Working hours: Full-time
• Occupational Area: IT
• Company: Erste Bank Oesterreich

Erste Bank Oesterreich is a leading domestic financial institution. As part of the international Erste Group, we are an attractive employer who offers interesting career opportunities.

Would you like to work at the intersection of technology, strategy and governance and help shape the IT agenda of Erste Bank Oesterreich?

As part of our CIO team, you will support the development and implementation of our IT strategy and work on strategic technology and governance topics together with colleagues from Business, IT, Erste Digital and Group functions.

Your Tasks

• Support the development and implementation of the EBOe IT strategy and strategic CIO initiatives
• Analyze technology trends and translate them into implications for our business, IT landscape and governance
• Contribute to IT governance, portfolio and investment management as well as technology-related regulatory topics
• Prepare decision papers, management presentations and structured analyses for the CIO and senior stakeholders
• Work with Erste Digital and internal stakeholders on strategic technology topics, including architecture, cloud, data and AI
• Support cross-functional initiatives and facilitate workshops with Business and IT stakeholders
• Help improve governance processes, transparency and decision‑making across the CIO organization

Your Background

• University degree or comparable practical experience, with around 3–5 years of experience in IT strategy, technology consulting, IT management, governance or a related field
• Good understanding of modern technology and IT organizations; exposure to architecture, cloud, software engineering, data or AI is an advantage
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to structure complex topics clearly
• Confident communication and collaboration with different stakeholders and senior management
• Very good English; German is an advantage
• Experience in banking or financial services is welcome, but not a prerequisite

Our Offer

• A role with direct exposure to strategic CIO topics and senior IT leadership
• The opportunity to combine technology, strategy and governance in a major financial institution
• Room to take ownership, develop your expertise and grow into broader CIO responsibilities
• Discover and enjoy the benefits of Erste Bank
• For this position, we offer a gross annual salary of approximately EUR 55.700,00 (full-time, including overtime allowance). Your actual salary will be based on your qualifications, experience, and individual fit for the role.
• We offer our employees the opportunity to divide their hours between working from home and at the office.
• We consider the diversity of our employees as key to innovation and success. As employer we are proud to offer everyone equal chances, irrespective of age, skin colour, religious belief, gender, sexual orientation or origin.