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SalaryCompetitive Salary + Other Benefits
- LocationKenya
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IndustryBanking & Financial Services
Job Title: Group Chief Information Officer (CIO) - Kenya
Industry: Financial Services
Location: Kenya
Salary: Competitive Salary Package + Benefits
Role Purpose
We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Group Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead the Group IT function for one of our valued clients—a leading Financial Services Group in Kenya. As a key member of the Executive Team, the successful candidate will be instrumental in shaping the Group’s digital and technology strategy, driving innovation, and ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and business objectives within the financial services industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, lead, and maintain a forward-looking technology strategy, IT roadmap, and scalable IT architecture suited to the financial services business model.
- Oversee the delivery of end-to-end IT solutions aligned to both operational needs and long-term strategic goals of the Group.
- Lead the Group’s digital transformation efforts, including automation, customer experience innovation, and core system modernization.
- Manage IT governance, infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud adoption, and risk compliance in line with financial services regulations in Kenya and the wider East African region.
- Inspire, develop, and retain a high-performing IT team capable of delivering excellence across projects and ongoing operations.
- Collaborate with key business units—such as operations, risk, finance, and customer service—to support their technology needs and improve service delivery.
- Drive cost-effective procurement and investment in IT systems that support the Group’s profitability, scalability, and market competitiveness.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or Business-related field.
- MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is highly desirable.
- Minimum of 20 years' total experience, with 8 years at a senior IT executive level within the financial services industry.
- Proven track record in digital transformation, enterprise system integration, Agile/DevOps methodologies, and core platform implementation.
- Familiarity with regulatory technology (RegTech) and financial services platforms will be a distinct advantage.
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