Chief Technology Officer. Location: Northeast
A well-capitalized, fast growth digital commercial bank ($1B in assets) in the Northeast is conducting a search for a Chief Technology Officer. The CTO role provides vision and leadership for developing and implementing information technology initiatives, specifically cutting-edge AI/ML initiatives. The CTO is a member of the Senior Leadership Team and directs the planning, implementation, and direction of the enterprise IT systems in support of business operations. These services will improve cost effectiveness, service quality, and business development in a collaborative, customer-focused leadership style.
Required Education, Experience, and Skills
Required Education, Experience, and Skills
- Requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years’ experience in the field or in a related area – familiar with a variety of technology and banking concepts, practices, and procedures
- Degree in the field of computer science and/or 10 years’ experience managing and/or directing an IT operation preferred
- Minimum 5 years’ experience working in the financial services industry
- Experience in strategic planning and execution
- Substantial exposure to data processing, hardware platforms, enterprise software applications, and outsourced systems
- Ideally with AI/ML experience and expertise
- Excellent understanding of computer systems characteristics, features, and integration capabilities
- Experience with systems design and development from business requirements analysis through to day-to-day management
- Demonstrated ability to apply IT in solving business problems
- In-depth knowledge of applicable laws and regulations as they relate to IT
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
