For a leading Insurance company: Deputy CIO
Responsibilities:
- Co-develop the technology vision and roadmap with the CTO
- Represent IT in executive committees and board-level discussions alongside the CTO
- Oversee infrastructure, networks, cybersecurity, and application development
- Ensure compliance with GDPR, ISO 27001, ISO 22301, and Solvency II
- Define, document, and enforce IT standards and governance frameworks
- Implement IT Service Management best practices based on ITIL principles
- Lead digital transformation initiatives and adoption of emerging technologies such as AI, cloud, and API-driven architectures
- Promote Agile and DevOps methodologies for faster delivery and continuous improvement
- Manage IT risk, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning
- Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability management programs
- Prepare and monitor IT budgets, ensuring cost efficiency
- Mentor technical leaders and build succession pipelines in collaboration with the CTO and CHRO
- Foster team development, promoting innovative skills and modern engineering practices
- Decide with the CTO on the optimal team structure and required headcount
- Collaborate closely with business units to understand requirements and ensure technology solutions meet operational and strategic needs
- Apply PMO principles and methodologies to manage projects effectively and ensure timely delivery
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
- 8–10 years of progressive IT leadership experience, preferably in insurance or financial services
- Experience in software development and Infrastructure management
- Cybersecurity frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, OWASP)
- Cloud platforms (Azure, hybrid architectures)
- Enterprise Architecture (TOGAF or equivalent)
- IT Service Management (ITIL v4 certification preferred)
- Regulatory compliance (GDPR, Solvency II)
- Strong knowledge of risk management, identity and access management, and data protection
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and change management skills
- PMO experience or strong project governance capabilities
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Career development and growth opportunities