Chief Technology & Security Officer

Swan Global WLL; Qatar; On-site; QAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Swan Global WLL in Qatar seeks a Chief Technology Officer to lead digital transformation, set technology strategy, and oversee IT governance, security, and operations across remittance, forex, and compliance systems.

You will drive cloud adoption, ensure business continuity, align with QCB AML/CFT and data privacy standards, manage vendor relationships, and develop a high-performing IT and cybersecurity team in a multicultural environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading IT strategy and digital transformation at executive level.
• Proven ability to develop and implement information security programs aligned with regulatory standards.
• Experience managing IT governance, risk, and compliance across multiple domains.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the technology and digital transformation roadmap for the institution.
• Lead the Information Security strategy and ensure incident response readiness and compliance with standards.
• Oversee core systems development, cloud adoption, and secure integrations with third parties.
• Ensure IT operations, governance, change management, and regulatory reporting are robust.
• Manage IT vendors, SLAs, external partners, and third‑party risk.
• Engage stakeholders and report IT and security posture to the Board or executives.
• Develop a high‑performing IT and cybersecurity team through leadership and talent development.

Skills

IT strategy

Information security leadership

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Cloud adoption

IT governance

Job description

Swan Global WLL in Qatar seeks a Chief Technology Officer to lead digital transformation, set technology strategy, and oversee IT governance, security, and operations across remittance, forex, and compliance systems.

You will drive cloud adoption, ensure business continuity, align with QCB AML/CFT and data privacy standards, manage vendor relationships, and develop a high-performing IT and cybersecurity team in a multicultural environment.