Chief Information Officer (CIO) / Head of IT

Nordic Investment Bank; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) is seeking a CIO/Head of Information Technology to lead its IT function in Helsinki. You will drive cybersecurity, resilience, and modern technology services aligned with the Bank's long-term strategy, reporting to the VP of Sustainability, Mandate and Digitalization.

The role blends business acumen with cutting-edge IT leadership in an international environment. The Head of IT will oversee cloud adoption, AI, data analytics and digital initiatives, ensuring

Qualifications

• IT leadership experience in a financial institution or regulated organisation.
• Proven track record in IT projects, governance, infrastructure, and secure operations.
• Vendor management experience and leading multidisciplinary IT teams.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with senior leaders.
• Analytical mindset with strategic vision and continuous improvement.
• Commitment to sustainability, risk culture, and NIB values.
• High integrity, discretion, and professionalism; able to engage with governance bodies.
• Experience leading digital innovation and technology-driven improvements.
• Excellent English language skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop NIB's IT organisation, including applications, data, infrastructure, cloud services, workplace technologies, architecture, and service desk.
• Partner with business leaders to ensure technology investments deliver measurable business value.
• Execute NIB's Digital Strategy aligned with mission and objectives.
• Implement digital transformation, including cloud adoption, AI and data analytics, and modernisation of core systems.
• Ensure platforms are resilient, secure, and fit for purpose.
• Oversee IT policies, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
• Manage IT vendors, contracts, and SLAs.
• Lead IT budgeting and resource planning.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing IT team; foster collaboration and continuous improvement.

Skills

IT leadership

Vendor management

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Influence at senior levels

Cybersecurity awareness

Discretion and professionalism

Education

University degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Advanced degree asset

Job description

The NORDIC INVESTMENT BANK (NIB) offers you the chance to do banking that makes a difference. We are the international financial institution of the Nordic-Baltic region, with a mission to strengthen the competitiveness, sustainability and resilience of the region. We offer you the possibility to work with experts from around the world. Working at NIB is a unique journey and will provide you with meaningful professional experience in an international environment.. We value diversity and are a community of some 270 professionals located in Helsinki and Riga. The atmosphere is international, and our official working language is English. NIB has the highest possible credit rating, AAA/Aaa, from leading rating agencies.

About the role - Shape the Digital Future of the Nordic Investment Bank

To further strengthen our technological foundations and support our strategic ambitions, we are seeking a CIO/Head of Information Technology to lead NIB's IT function.

The Head of IT will provide operational leadership of NIB's Information Technology function, ensuring that our technology environment is resilient, secure, modern, and aligned with the Bank's long-term mission and strategy. The role includes strengthening cybersecurity, ensuring operational excellence, and enabling high-quality technology services across the bank. We are looking for a business-oriented technology leader to strengthen the connection between technology and business delivery.

Reporting to the Vice President, Sustainability, Mandate and Digitalization, you will lead NIB's IT function and play a key role in shaping how technology supports the Bank's mission and strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop NIB's IT organisation, including applications, data, infrastructure, cloud services, workplace technologies, architecture, and service desk.
• Partner closely with business leaders to ensure technology investments create measurable business value.
• Execute NIB's Digital Strategy in alignment with the Bank's mission and business objectives.
• Implement digital transformation initiatives, including cloud adoption, AI and data analytics, and modernisation of core systems.
• Ensure that technology platforms remain resilient, secure, and fit for purpose.
• Oversee IT policies, procedures, and controls, including architecture, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
• Manage IT vendors, contracts, and service-level agreements, ensuring value for money and service excellence.
• Lead IT budgeting and resource planning.
• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing IT team, fostering collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

The Ideal Candidate Should Have

• University degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree is an asset.
• IT leadership experience in a financial institution, multilateral development bank, or other regulated organisation.
• Proven track record in managing IT projects, IT governance, infrastructure, and secure technology operations.
• Demonstrated experience in vendor management and leading multidisciplinary IT teams.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence and collaborate at senior levels.
• An analytical mindset and strategic vision, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Commitment to the sustainability agenda, a strong risk culture, and NIB's values.
• Demonstrated a high level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism, as well as the confidence to engage with internal governance bodies and internal/external stakeholders.
• Proven experience in leading digital innovation and introducing new technology-driven approaches that enhance processes and services.
• Excellent language skills in English are required.

The vision of NIB is a prosperous and sustainable Nordic-Baltic region. Our employees are our strongest asset in realising this vision. Our core values are collaborative, competent, committed and courageous.

In recruitment, NIB puts the main emphasis on personal and professional qualifications and experience.

NIB is a professional expert organisation, and encourages employees to continuously develop their professional competencies while maintaining a sustainable work-life balance.