Bank CIO: IT Strategy, Cybersecurity & Innovation

First Investors Financial Services Group; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis Financial Services, Inc. (SFS) in Salt Lake City, UT, seeks a Chief Information Officer to lead technology strategy for the bank in formation. You will align IT with business goals, drive digital transformation, and foster a high-performance team.

The role emphasizes cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, data governance, and vendor management, with hybrid work and weekend flexibility as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of IT leadership experience in banking or financial services.
• Strong understanding of banking operations, regulations, and compliance.
• Proven track record leading large-scale IT initiatives and complex projects.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinker with data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the bank's IT strategy aligned with business goals.
• Oversee IT infrastructure design, implementation, and maintenance.
• Implement robust cybersecurity measures and regulatory compliance.
• Develop data governance policies to protect data assets.
• Identify tech opportunities to drive innovation and customer experience.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Develop and manage IT budget and ensure on-time delivery.
• Provide leadership to the IT team and foster collaboration.
• Communicate IT initiatives and risks to senior management and board.

Skills

IT leadership

Strategic planning

Cybersecurity

Regulatory compliance

Data governance

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science / information technology

Master's degree in computer science / information technology (preferred)

CISSP certification

CISM certification

ITIL certification

Job description

Stellantis Financial Services, Inc. (SFS) in Salt Lake City, UT, seeks a Chief Information Officer to lead technology strategy for the bank in formation. You will align IT with business goals, drive digital transformation, and foster a high-performance team.

The role emphasizes cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, data governance, and vendor management, with hybrid work and weekend flexibility as needed.