• Application Deadline:
• Position: Chief Information Officer - CIO



• Job Type Full Time , Hybrid



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA



• Experience 12 - 15 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field ICT / Computer 
  
  

Description

• The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is accountable for defining and executing the organization's enterprise technology, digital, data, analytics and AI strategy in alignment with its strategic ambition.


• The role ensures that technology enables revenue growth, customer engagement, operational excellence, cost efficiency, regulatory compliance, cyber resilience and superior employee/customer experience. The CIO provides enterprise-wide technology leadership, governs technology investment, drives data-led decisioning, and ensures measurable business value from technology spend.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or a related field; a Master's degree/MBA is an advantage.


• 12–15+ years of progressive technology leadership experience, with 5+ years at executive level leading multidisciplinary teams.


• Demonstrable delivery of large-scale modernization, cloud migration, cybersecurity uplift, and data programmes.


• Strong background in IT governance/ITIL, Enterprise Architecture, and portfolio management.


• Track record managing multi-million-naira budgets and complex vendor ecosystems.


• Cloud certification/knowledge — AWS, Azure or Google Cloud.


• AI/Data Science executive certification or demonstrable AI governance training.


• COBIT 2019, ITIL 4, TOGAF or an equivalent enterprise technology governance certification.


• Fintech, payments, open banking or digital transformation certification would be an advantage.


• Proven experience leading enterprise data, analytics or AI programmes.


• Experience delivering digital channels, customer onboarding, API platforms and data-driven customer engagement.


• Experience with AI governance, data privacy, model risk management and responsible AI adoption.


• Strong understanding of banking, payments, treasury, corporate banking, customer lifecycle and regulatory requirements.


• Demonstrated ability to link technology investments to measurable business value, cost reduction and revenue enablement.


• Experience in regulated industries (e.g., financial services, payments, telecoms) is a plus.