Chief Technology Officer

Freedom Holding Corp.; United States; Remote; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Freedom Holding Corp. is seeking a Chief Technology Officer to define and build the bank’s technology function from the ground up, guiding strategy with the CEO and Board.

This remote, U.S.-based executive will lead core system selection, cloud-first architecture, security, data governance, and regulatory technology to support FDIC pre-approval and bank opening. You will mentor a growing technology team and partner with regulators, vendors, and the CFO/CRO to deliver a scalable digital banking

Qualifications

• 15+ years of leadership in technology within banks or financial services.
• Deep knowledge of core banking platforms (Fiserv, Jack Henry, FIS, Temenos).
• Strong FFIEC/GLBA knowledge and cybersecurity frameworks.
• Experience building scalable infra in early-stage financial institutions.
• Cloud and API integration experience; ability to brief boards.

Responsibilities

• Define bank technology vision and multi-year roadmap with CEO/Board.
• Lead core banking system selection and foundation for FDIC approval.
• Build the digital banking platform and integrate with core, payments, regulatory reporting.
• Establish information security programs per FFIEC/GLBA, including MFA and pen testing.
• Lead business continuity, disaster recovery, and FDIC application tech sections.
• Design cloud-first, API-first architecture meeting regulatory requirements.
• Oversee data governance and BSA/AML regulatory technology with CFO/CRO.
• Manage technology vendors, contracts, and SLAs.
• Build and mentor a high-performing technology team.

Skills

Technology leadership

Core banking platforms knowledge

Cloud architecture

API integration

Regulatory compliance FFIEC/GLBA

Cybersecurity frameworks NIST ISO27001

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Chief Technology Officer

Remote (U.S.) | Full-time | Reports to the CEO

About the opportunity

A new commercial bank in the pre-opening stage, backed by a publicly listed parent company, is assembling its founding leadership team ahead of FDIC approval. We are looking for a Chief Technology Officer to define and build the bank’s technology function from the ground up. This is a rare chance to join at the foundation and help shape a new American banking institution.

What you’ll do

• Define the bank’s technology vision and multi-year roadmap, and serve as the primary technology advisor to the CEO and Board
• Lead the selection and implementation of the core banking system and the foundational infrastructure needed for FDIC approval and bank opening
• Build the digital banking platform, including online and mobile banking, and integrate it with core, payments, and regulatory reporting systems
• Establish the information security program in line with FFIEC and GLBA, including MFA, endpoint detection, security operations, and penetration testing
• Lead business continuity and disaster recovery planning and the technology sections of the FDIC application
• Design a cloud-first, API-first architecture that meets banking regulatory requirements
• Set up data governance and the regulatory technology behind BSA/AML monitoring and Call Report preparation, working with the CFO and CRO
• Manage technology vendors, contracts, and service levels
• Build and mentor a high-performing technology team as the bank grows

What we’re looking for

• 15+ years of progressive technology leadership at a commercial bank or financial services institution
• Deep knowledge of core banking platforms (Fiserv, Jack Henry, FIS, Temenos, or equivalent), ideally at banks under $1 billion in assets or early-stage growth banks
• Strong understanding of FFIEC IT examination guidelines, GLBA, and cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001)
• Experience building and scaling technology infrastructure in an early-stage or high-growth financial institution
• Cloud architecture and API integration experience
• Ability to present technology strategy to Boards, regulators, and executives
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field; advanced degree preferred

A plus

• Direct experience with bank technology buildouts, core conversions, or bank charter technology requirements
• CISM, CISSP, or equivalent certification
• Experience managing FDIC or OCC IT examinations
• Digital banking platform and open banking API experience

We are an equal opportunity employer.