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Full-time
On-site
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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