CIO (International Bank)

The organisation

Client is a trading bank which provides standard and tailor-made products in the field of Russian, CIS and East European related structured trade and commodity finance, corporate banking and international money transfers. Through an extensive network the company has a profound knowledge of the Russian business environment.

Over the years the company has built up a reputation as a reliable partner for international financial institutions, export credit agencies, large European producers and exporters to Eastern Europe as well as for importers and exporters in the Russian Federation and CIS countries.

Within the organisation, IT is part of the primary process. This implies that IT needs to be solid, secure as well as supporting new business initiatives. The requirements of the availability and security of the systems are high because of the Internet Banking product. This demands 24x7 support from IT, the necessity of a disaster recover site in which the critical bank systems are duplicated and continuous alertness to the developments in the area of cybercrime.

The position

In this position you are required to demonstrate continuous effort to improve ICT, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service. You will support the Board by contributing to the strategy for the future of the company, her/his own department and for the organization of the team. Furthermore, you will maintain a close working relationship with all departments, ensuring a thorough understanding of the business objectives and goals, to maximize margins and operational efficiency. Preparing and maintaining the annual departmental budget is also part of this position.

You will report to the Management Board of the company.

Tasks & responsibilities

• Provide leadership / vision
• Escalation and complaints management for the department
• Responsible for completing the goals set by the management
• Responsible towards the Board for ICT related topics
• Manage client service delivery and service provision to agree standards
• Provide the Managing Board on a regular basis with relevant information pertaining to the organisation and the performance of the ICT Department
• Review and sign-off of departmental reporting
• Involvement in projects

Departmental responsibilities

• Business-IT Development
• Projects & Architecture
• Application Management & Development
• Operational Services Group

Candidate profile

• Ambitious professional with a university degree in Information Technology or equivalent education
• At least 8-12 years of relevant experience within the ICT Department of a financial institution
• Technical knowledge of banking products
• Sound understanding of all companies’ products
• Excellent communication skills in English and Dutch, both verbally and in writing

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent organizational (project management) skills and detail orientation
• Able to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication skills, open and honest
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Accountability for targets/developments
• People manager with a pro-active approach
• Able to work accurately, under high pressure within fixed and short timeframes
• People Manager, developing others/talent management
• Result and quality oriented
• Capable to work in a small team and to take ownership
• Interpersonal effectiveness
• Team player with a problem solving attitude

Salary indication

The salary indication for this position is between € 150.000 - 200.000.

Interested?

You can apply by using the form below, including your CV.