Alfred and Victoria Associate

Human resources + 2 more

Chief Technical Officer (CTO)

Job details

Contract Type

Description
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field; master’s degree is an added advantage.
  • Experience: 12–15 years of progressive IT leadership experience, including at least 5 years in senior executive technology roles.
  • Certifications such as TOGAF, ISO 22000-301 & 27000-1, PMP, CISSP, CISM, AWS/Azure cloud certifications are highly desirable.
  • Experience in financial services or regulated industries is preferred.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive IT and digital transformation strategy aligned with the Company’s business objectives.
  • Lead the modernization of core insurance systems, digital channels, and enterprise architecture.
  • Drive the adoption of innovative technologies to enhance underwriting, claim processing, customer engagement, and distribution.
  • Advise Executive Management on emerging technology trends and their relevance to the insurance business.
  • Oversee the design, implementation, and management of IT infrastructure, networks, servers, cloud platforms, and data centers.
  • Ensure high availability, scalability, performance, and reliability of all business-critical systems.
  • Manage application development, system integrations, APIs, and third-party platforms.
  • Ensure proper documentation and lifecycle management of all IT systems.
  • Lead the development and management of digital insurance platforms, mobile apps, portals, and web applications.
  • Partner with business units to digitize customer journeys across retail, corporate, and bancassurance channels.
  • Oversee product digitization, automation, and self-service capabilities.
  • Ensure seamless integration between front-end digital platforms and backend insurance systems.
  • Establish and enforce robust cybersecurity policies, controls, and incident response frameworks.
  • Safeguard Company data, customer information, and digital assets against cyber threats.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (NAICOM, NDPR, ISO standards, and other applicable regulations).
  • Conduct regular risk assessments, vulnerability testing, and disaster recovery planning.
  • Oversee enterprise data architecture, data governance, and data quality frameworks.
  • Promote the use of data analytics, dashboards, and business intelligence for decision-making.
  • Support actuarial, finance, sales, and operations teams with accurate and timely data insights.
  • Manage relationships with IT vendors, system integrators, fintech partners, and service providers.
  • Negotiate contracts, SLAs, and licensing agreements to ensure value for money.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders across all business units to deliver technology-enabled solutions.
  • Provide strong leadership to the IT and digital teams, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  • Build and develop a high-performing team with the right mix of technical and business skills.
  • Establish IT governance structures, policies, standards, and performance metrics.
  • Prepare and manage the IT budget, ensuring cost efficiency and ROI on technology investments.

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