Deputy Chief Technology Officer

Support the CTO in managing and monitoring IT activities, aligning technology services and investments with the Bank’s objectives and CBI requirements, applying COBIT 2019, ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and ITIL v4, and acting for the CTO when formally delegated.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the CTO in preparing and executing the annual IT strategy and plan and monitor alignment with the Bank’s objectives.
• Monitor technology teams, service indicators and projects, and escalate observations and recommendations to the CTO.
• Support preparation of the IT budget, investment and procurement plans and monitor execution within approved authority.
• Monitor compliance with CBI requirements and approved technology frameworks and escalate non-compliance.
• Monitor business continuity, disaster recovery, critical service readiness, testing and corrective actions.
• Support follow-up of audit and regulatory requirements, observations and remediation plans through closure.
• Monitor digital transformation and technology initiatives and report progress, risks and constraints.
• Follow up vendors, contracts and service levels, resolving issues and escalating material matters.
• Prepare and review periodic IT performance reports and indicators and submit them to the CTO.
• Support IT policies and procedures and monitor implementation; act for the CTO when formally delegated.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or IT. Master’s/MBA preferred; CISM/CISA/CGEIT, ITIL or PMP is an advantage.
• Typically 8+ years in IT, including 3+ years in a leadership or management role; banking or financial-sector experience preferred.
• Leadership, coordination, plan execution, team/project/budget/vendor management, technology risk, business continuity, regulatory communication, and knowledge of COBIT, ISO 27001 and ITIL.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary and benefits.

Professional growth and development opportunities.

Dynamic and collaborative work environment.

Opportunity to join Iraq’s First Digital Bank and contribute to the future of banking.