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Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in a Financial Services Company - Elizabeth Maddeux Limited (Remote)
About this role
A financial services company is looking for a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead technology strategy, engineering and digital innovation. The role is remote with the employer based in Lagos, and requires extensive senior technology leadership experience within financial services. The CTO will oversee software development, ensure regulatory and cybersecurity compliance, manage budgets and partnerships, and drive digital transformation. The candidate should have a strong background in software architecture, cloud infrastructure and technology management, with the ability to work effectively in a remote setting. A Bachelor's degree and 12–15 years in financial services tech are expected, with English fluency required and French an advantage.
What you would do
- Collaborate with executive leadership to support business growth.
- Oversee software development, engineering and technology operations.
- Develop and implement technology strategies aligned with business goals.
- Lead and manage engineering and technology teams.
- Manage technology budgets, vendors and strategic partnerships.
- Drive digital innovation and process improvement.
- Ensure security, scalability and reliability of financial technology systems.
- Ensure compliance with cybersecurity, data protection and financial services regulations.
What they are asking for
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or a related field.
- 12–15 years’ experience in the financial services sector (fintech, banking or digital payments preferred).
- Proven senior leadership experience as CTO, Head of Engineering, Head of Technology or similar."
- Excellent leadership, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Fluency in English; knowledge of French is an advantage.
- Ability to work effectively in a remote environment.
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