Exciting RoleExciting role as a senior IT executive with an international company.About Our ClientA well-established global brand in the financial services sector.Job DescriptionManages IT strategy and aligns with enterprise goals, oversees strategic plan development, business planning and ensures RFPs meet required quality and strategic standards.Drives the improvement of IT governance frameworks, manages IT budgets, benchmarks IT investments, oversees risk/compliance management and leads on vendor management.Collaborates on data governance frameworks, ensures regulatory compliance and manages IT ESG initiatives as the single point of contact for the organisation.Leads the transition from a process optimised to a service optimised IT model, implements continuous improvement programs and maintains IT policies.Develops robust reporting mechanisms for IT performance and assumes full CIDO responsibilities as required.The Successful ApplicantBachelor's degree in IT or related field, Masters highly preferred.Minimum of 15 years operational experience working in IT, with at least 5 years experience in IT leadership positions managing cross-functional project teams.An expert in IT strategic planning, with extensive exposure to IT governance formulation, budget planning and organisational change management.Proven ability to increase operational efficiency and service delivery across multiple business units.Exceptional communication and inter-personal skills that you leverage to influence senior internal and external stakeholders.What's on OfferAttractive, tax-free salary.Opportunity to work as second in command and "step-up" to represent leadership as and when required.#J-18808-Ljbffr