Chief Technical Officer (Cto) Fx South Africa

RMG Talent; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online trading company is seeking an experienced Chief Technical Officer (CTO) to oversee all technology operations. In this strategic role, the CTO will manage the complete technology stack, including CRM systems and trading infrastructure, ensuring operational stability while driving innovation. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in Forex and Fintech, proven leadership experience at the C-suite level, and a passion for developing scalable technology solutions that enhance client experience.

Benefits

Competitive senior-level salary package

Professional development opportunities

Stable long-term position

Impact on company growth

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in senior technology leadership roles.
• Strong background in Forex / CFD Fintech or high-volume call centre environments.
• Expert knowledge of CRM systems and API integrations.

Responsibilities

• Lead full technology operations of the company.
• Oversee technology stack and manage technical teams.
• Create a secure and scalable trading environment.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Cloud Hosting

Cybersecurity

API Integrations

CRM Systems

Data Reporting

VoIP / SIP Dialers

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Technical Officer (CTO) to lead the full technology operations of a large established online trading company. The CTO will oversee the entire technology stack including trading infrastructure onboarding funnels, CRM systems, call‑centre technology integrations, cybersecurity and all digital platforms.

The role requires deep knowledge of Forex / CFD Fintech or high‑volume call‑centre environments along with proven leadership experience at senior or C‑Suite level. You will direct system architecture, ensure operational stability, manage multiple technical teams and drive innovation across the organisation.

The CTO will work closely with senior leadership across Operations, Compliance, Risk, Marketing and Sales to create a seamless, secure and scalable trading environment for clients. This is a high‑impact role with full ownership of the company’s technology performance and future roadmap.

Requirements

• 5 years of experience in senior technology leadership roles (CTO, VP Engineering, Head of Technology).
• Strong background in Forex / CFD Fintech, Call Centre tech or Online Trading.
• Expert knowledge of CRM systems and API integrations.
• Deep understanding of VoIP / SIP dialers, softphones, call recording and QA platforms.
• Experience with client portals, onboarding funnels, KYC / AML systems and affiliate tracking.
• Strong knowledge of cloud hosting, server infrastructure, networking and cybersecurity best practices.
• Experience working with high‑volume data reporting systems and automation tools.
• Proven leadership of multi‑disciplinary teams (Dev, IT, Infra, QA, Support).
• Strong vendor and SLA management experience.
• Ability to manage budgets, roadmaps and large‑scale technical projects end‑to‑end.
• Strategic thinker with excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to perform under pressure.
• Highly organised, accountable and able to drive long‑term system scalability and resilience.

Benefits

• Senior executive role in a well‑established online trading organisation.
• Opportunity to own and build the full technology vision and structure.
• Work alongside a strong leadership team with support for innovation.
• Stable long‑term position with real impact on the company’s growth.
• Competitive senior‑level salary package.
• Professional development and advancement opportunities.

Key Skills

• Banking Operations
• Facility Management
• Front Office Management
• Knowledge
• Asp.Net MVC