Head of IT

Michael Page International (Belgium); Belgique; Sur place; EUR 150 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Michael Page International (Belgium) is seeking a Head of IT for a leading banking institution in Luxembourg. You will define and strengthen the local technology governance, align with business strategy, and drive ICT risk management and regulatory compliance.

You will lead governance bodies, report to senior management, oversee regulatory interactions including CSSF, and drive DORA and digital resilience across the organization.

Qualifications

• Strong background in technology governance, ICT risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in banking or highly regulated environments.
• Familiarity with CSSF/Luxembourg regulatory requirements and audits.

Responsabilités

• Define and strengthen local technology governance framework aligned with business strategy.
• Lead governance committees, KPIs, KRIs and reporting to senior management.
• Coordinate regulatory responses, inspections, reviews and remediation activities.
• Own ICT risk management framework including risk identification, assessment and mitigation.
• Drive DORA compliance and digital operational resilience initiatives.
• Oversee ICT incident management, resilience testing and disaster recovery exercises.
• Manage third‑party technology risks and vendor relationships.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Business, Risk, Compliance, Internal Audit and Group Technology.
• Lead and develop the local technology team with strong governance culture.

Connaissances

ICT governance

ICT risk management

Regulatory compliance

DORA compliance

Cybersecurity governance

Stakeholder management

Regulatory audits

Formation

University degree in IT or related

CRISC

CISA

CGEIT

CISSP

ISO 27001 knowledge

Description du poste

• Position of a Head of IT (Banking Sector)
• Have visible impact on the organization

About Our Client

Our client is an established international banking institution operating in Luxembourg, a key European financial hub. The organisation combines a strong regulatory and risk management culture with an ambitious technology and digital transformation agenda. They are looking for a Head of IT based in Luxembourg.

The organisation fosters collaboration between Technology, Risk, Compliance, Operations, Internal Audit, and Business teams, creating an environment where technology is viewed as a strategic enabler of growth, resilience, and operational excellence. The successful candidate will join a leadership team committed to strengthening governance, enhancing resilience frameworks, and supporting the bank's long‑term transformation objectives.

Job Description

As Head of IT, you will be responsible for defining and strengthening the local technology governance framework while ensuring alignment with business strategy, risk appetite, and Group Technology standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the local technology governance agenda and establishing effective governance committees, KPIs, KRIs, and reporting structures.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for technology-related matters involving the CSSF and coordinating regulatory responses, inspections, reviews, and remediation activities.
• Owning the local ICT risk management framework, including risk identification, assessment, reporting, mitigation planning, and ongoing monitoring.
• Providing clear and actionable technology risk reporting to senior management and governance bodies.
• Driving the implementation and continuous enhancement of DORA requirements and digital operational resilience capabilities.
• Overseeing ICT incident management processes, resilience testing, business continuity planning, and disaster recovery exercises.
• Managing third‑party technology risks, including outsourced services, cloud environments, contractual obligations, information registers, and exit strategies.
• Monitoring technology service delivery, performance, capacity, control effectiveness, vulnerabilities, and resilience metrics.
• Coordinating internal and external audits while ensuring timely implementation of corrective actions.
• Collaborating closely with Business, Operations, Risk, Compliance, Internal Audit, and Group Technology stakeholders.
• Leading and developing the local technology team while promoting a strong governance, risk, and control culture.
• Supporting strategic technology initiatives, transformation programmes, and regulatory projects across the organisation.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate is an experienced technology leader with a strong background in technology governance, ICT risk management, and regulatory compliance within the financial services sector.

Key requirements include:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in technology leadership, governance, risk, or control-related functions.
• Proven experience within banking, financial services, or another highly regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of the Luxembourg regulatory landscape, particularly CSSF technology-related requirements.
• Demonstrated exposure to regulatory reviews, audits, supervisory inspections, and remediation programmes.
• Experience overseeing outsourced ICT services, cloud environments, and third‑party technology providers.
• Strong knowledge of ICT risk management frameworks, operational resilience, cybersecurity governance, and DORA requirements.
• Ability to communicate complex technology and risk concepts to executive stakeholders in a concise and business‑oriented manner.
• Experience working within matrix organisations and managing relationships across multiple stakeholder groups.
• University degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, Risk Management, or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as CRISC, CISA, CGEIT, CISSP, ITIL, or ISO 27001 are considered a strong advantage.
• Fluent English & Spanish are mandatory, while French would be considered an asset.

What's on Offer

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape and lead the technology governance and risk agenda of a respected international banking institution in Luxembourg.

The successful candidate will benefit from:

• A senior leadership position with significant visibility across local and Group management.
• The opportunity to influence strategic technology, governance, and regulatory initiatives.
• Exposure to key regulatory topics including CSSF requirements, ICT risk management, cybersecurity governance, and DORA compliance.
• The chance to drive digital operational resilience and strengthen the bank's overall risk and control framework.
• A dynamic and international workplace within one of Europe's leading financial centres.
• Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with the seniority and strategic importance of the position.
• Long‑term career development opportunities within an international financial services organisation.