Cto (Fintech)

TL;DR

CTO (Fintech): Managing the firm’s information and communications technology and ensure the efficient and secure operation of ICT systems with an accent on oversight of delivery of ICT projects. Focus on maintaining compliance with the EBA’s Digital Operational Resilience Regulation (DORA) requirements.

Location: On-site in Ireland

Company

hirify.global Group's mission is to enable retail clients build wealth.

What you will do

• Manage the Firm’s information and communications technology.
• Develop and implement Information and Communication Technology (ICT) strategy.
• Provide oversight and assurance of the outsourced technology services provided by the other entities in the hirify.global Group.
• Ensure the Firm is resilient against failures arising from technology and security failures.
• Maintain compliance with the EBA’s Digital Operational Resilience Regulation (DORA) requirements.
• Act as the local point of IT contact, providing day-to-day support to the Firm's employees.

Requirements

• Educated to degree level with excellent academic background in specific areas of IT related expertise.
• Previous experience as a PCF-49; CIO; CTO; Head of IT; Head of Engineering; IT Director; CISO.
• Previous experience within financial services (MiFID investment firm - equity and CFD trading/brokerage, including systematic internalisers and algorithms) or CBI regulated Fintech industry would be highly desirable.
• High standards of conduct and ethics.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• An IT generalist with good knowledge of desktop support, infrastructure, networking, outsourcing, cybersecurity, operational resiliency, business continuity, redundancy, documentation management (policies, procedures, ICT risk registers).

Culture & Benefits

• Challenges that will help you grow and realize your potential fast.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact.
• Work with smart, high-performing colleagues with a common goal.
• An environment where nothing is set in stone.
• Autonomy to own your function
• Generous remuneration package, including health, life & income protection insurance, non-contributory pension, 25 days holiday, commuter ticket loans and annual bonuses.