Chief Information Officer – CIO

Catilas Resources Limited

. Define and execute the Group's enterprise technology, digital, data, analytics and AI strategy.

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeLagos • NigeriaLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in defining and executing enterprise technology strategies, including cloud modernization, AI governance, and data analytics. Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams in a regulated financial environment while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

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Enterprise Architecture StandardsCloud Strategy and ModernizationAI Governance and Risk ManagementIT Governance and SecurityAgile and DevSecOps Experience

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Hard Skills

Core-System ModernizationCloud MigrationCybersecurity UpliftEnterprise Data ManagementData GovernanceAPI IntegrationDisaster Recovery PlanningBusiness Continuity ManagementVendor ManagementTechnology Budget Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipStrategic PartnershipCoachingCommunicationStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

AWSAzureGoogle CloudITSM ProcessesFintech SolutionsOpen APIs

Certifications & Qualifications

ITIL 4COBIT 2019TOGAFCGEITCISMCISSPCISACRISC

Industry Keywords

BankingCapital MarketsAsset ManagementPaymentsCBN ComplianceSEC ComplianceNigeria Data Protection Act 2023ISO 27001ISO 22301ISO 20000

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityITSM

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and execute the Group's enterprise technology, digital, data, analytics and AI strategy.
Translate business strategy into a technology, digital, data and AI roadmap supporting return on equity, cost-to-income improvement, client engagement and risk resilience.
Own enterprise architecture standards and the target-state roadmap.
Lead cloud strategy, modernisation and rationalisation of the technology estate.
Improve digital adoption, client onboarding turnaround time, transaction success rates and service availability.
Own responsible AI strategy, including use-case prioritisation, model governance, AI risk, data privacy, explainability and regulatory alignment.
Build enterprise data governance, data quality, lineage and analytics capability.
Lead controlled experimentation with fintechs, open APIs and emerging technologies.
Oversee IT governance and security, including policy, threat management, incident response and security architecture.
Ensure compliance with CBN and SEC requirements, the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023, ISO 27001, ISO 22301 and ISO 20000.
Chair or co-chair the Technology Risk Committee and maintain risk registers, key risk indicators and control testing.
Ensure disaster recovery, business continuity, backup testing and high availability.
Own the IT operating model, service portfolio and ITSM processes.
Oversee enterprise applications and banking platforms; standardise integration through APIs and eventing.
Own the technology budget, unit-cost transparency and ROI; deliver quarterly technology value reports.
Build business cases and track benefits for major initiatives.
Lead vendor strategy, RFPs, contracts, SLAs and third-party risk management.
Build a high-performing technology team through workforce planning, succession and coaching.
Serve as strategic partner to the Management Committee and business leaders, reporting on performance, risk, major incidents and investments.
Deliver success targets including 99%+ Tier-1 platform availability, reduced critical incidents, timely vulnerability patching, project delivery and realised benefits, improved data quality, and critical technology-skill attrition below 10%.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or a related field.
At least 15 years of progressive technology experience, including at least 8 years in banking, capital markets, asset management or payments.
At least 5 years at management level (CIO, CTO, Head of IT, or direct deputy) leading multi-disciplinary teams in a regulated financial institution.
Proven delivery of at least one large-scale programme end to end: core-system modernisation, cloud migration, cybersecurity uplift or enterprise data programme.
Ownership of a technology budget of at least ₦500 million a year and management of complex vendor ecosystems.
At least one current professional certification: ITIL 4, COBIT 2019, TOGAF, CGEIT, CISM, CISSP, CISA or CRISC.
At least one current AWS, Azure, Google Cloud or AI/data science management certification.
Sound knowledge of CBN and SEC technology requirements and the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023.
Experience leading technology change using Agile and DevSecOps approaches.
Experience presenting to a Board or Board committee, and leading a regulatory IT examination or remediation.
Eligible to work in Nigeria.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A senior management seat in a leading Investment Banking Group, with direct exposure to the Management Committee.
The mandate and budget to modernise technology, data and AI across the Group.
A competitive senior-management package: performance bonus, pension, health insurance and leave.
A hybrid working model.
Equal-opportunity employment; candidates are assessed on merit.