Chief Information Officer Business and Commercial Banking 138392

Nedbank Private Wealth; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Chief Information Officer to lead technology initiatives within Business and Commercial Banking. This pivotal role focuses on developing strategies that leverage technology and data to drive growth while ensuring compliance and security. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in technology leadership, particularly in the banking sector, and will be responsible for fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence. If you are a visionary leader with a passion for technology and a track record of delivering impactful solutions, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in technology leadership, with 5+ years in banking.
• Experience in delivering scalable and secure solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement technology strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead and manage tribe tech leads to foster innovation and excellence.

Skills

Strategic vision

Effective communication

Adaptability

Planning and organizing

Technical leadership

Financial acumen

Education

Honours Degree

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Master's (e.g., MBA)

Job description

138392 Chief Information Officer : Business and Commercial Banking

Job Family

Information Technology

IT Operations

Job Purpose

The CIO is a technology leader responsible for enabling the business objectives of Business and Commercial Banking (BCB) through innovative use of technology and data. Operating within an ninabox model, they collaborate closely with BCB counterparts (e.g., Chief Product Officer) while overseeing tribe tech leads and balancing both BCB-specific and enterprise-wide technology responsibilities.

Job Responsibilities

Technology strategy and leadership

• Develop and implement a technology strategy aligned with BCB's business objectives, leveraging technology and data to drive growth.
• Partner with the Chief Product Officer and other BCB leaders to identify and prioritize technology-enabled opportunities.
• Oversee the adoption of an ninabox operating model ensuring seamless integration of technology solutions within BCB.
• Monitor and manage BCB's KPIs such as business value generation, lead time, release frequency, change failure rates, system performance, data utilization, and customer satisfaction to measure success.

Tribe Management & Tech / Engineering excellence

• Provide leadership to tech leads within BCB's tribes, fostering innovation, accountability, and technical excellence.
• Guide tribe teams and engineers in delivering technology and data solutions supporting BCB priorities.
• Facilitate collaboration between tribe tech leads and cluster business/product leaders to ensure goal alignment.
• Build a high-performing technology and engineering culture within BCB, focusing on skill development and agile practices.

BCB-Specific Technology Enablement

• Drive deployment of BCB-specific systems, applications, and data platforms across the full SDLC.
• Ensure BCB's technology infrastructure supports scalability, security, and compliance, partnering with Group Technology.
• Champion data-driven insights to enhance decision-making and customer experience.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives specific to BCB, such as AI or automation adoption.
• Contribute to bank-wide projects that span multiple clusters, including enterprise initiatives like system upgrades and cybersecurity enhancements.
• Represent BCB interests in enterprise technology strategies, balancing resources and priorities.
• Manage dependencies and timelines for enterprise projects to ensure minimal disruption.

Risk, Compliance & Innovation

• Implement cybersecurity and data protection measures to safeguard BCB operations and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Identify and mitigate technology risks within BCB.
• Stay ahead of industry trends by integrating emerging technologies into BCB and enterprise initiatives.
• Ensure all practices adhere to governance standards and regulations.

IT Service Management

• Run the bank with objectives focused on availability, reliability, resilience, security, compliance, and efficiency.
• Prioritize asset health with clear roadmaps to keep applications relevant.

Data Analytics and Insights

• Lead BCB's analytics team to design impactful projects that provide actionable insights for business performance.
• Align analytics priorities with BCB's business goals.
• Decide on analytics cases to pursue within BCB.
• Guide data strategy and architecture supporting analytics use cases.
• Provide leadership on modern technologies like AI and GenAI, collaborating with Group Analytics.
• Develop self-serve analytics tools to empower users with data-driven decision-making.
• Support innovation through new analytical approaches, staying updated with industry trends.

Knowledge

• Relevant regulatory knowledge
• Knowledge of banking regulations and cybersecurity best practices
• Deep understanding of banking systems, data analytics, and emerging technologies (e.g., AI, cloud)
• Proficiency in data-driven decision-making and analytics platforms
• Understanding of modern engineering practices, agile methodologies, cyber & information security, AI / GenAI / ML
• Expertise in data analytics, strategy, governance, and regulatory compliance

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications (NQF Level): Professional Qualifications / Honours Degree

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's in Computer Science, IT, Data Science, Business Administration, or related; Master's (e.g., MBA) or certifications (e.g., ITIL, TOGAF, PMP, CDMP) preferred.

Certifications

Formal certification from relevant professional bodies.

Skills

• Strategic vision to align technology with business goals
• Effective communication skills
• Adaptability and management of responsibilities
• Planning, organizing, relationship-building
• Business acumen and holistic thinking
• Technical leadership and engineering support
• Leadership in managing tribe tech leads and collaboration
• Financial acumen for budgeting and ROI analysis

Experience

Minimum of 15 years in technology leadership, with at least 5 years in a senior banking/financial services role, delivering scalable, secure, compliant solutions.

Professional Knowledge

• Budgeting, management principles, capacity planning, change management, governance, risk, controls, SDLC, SOA, IT risk/security, ITIL, regulatory standards, strategic planning, talent management, and communication strategies.

Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team for more information.