Chief Information Officer

Santander () is evolving from a global high-impact brand into a technology-driven organization and our people are at the heart of this journey. Together we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking innovation and the courage to challenge whats possible.

This is more than a strategic shift. Its a chance for driven professionals to grow learn and make a real difference.

Our mission is to contribute to helping more people and businesses prosper. We embrace a strong risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (Santander CIB) is Santanders global division that supports some of the worlds most complex and sophisticated corporate and institutional clients offering customized services and value-added wholesale products to best meet their needs.

Santander CIB is looking for a Chief Information Officer (CIO) Corporate & Investment Banking based out of Corporativo Banco santa Fe.

This role will define lead and execute the technology strategy for the Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) business ensuring scalable resilient and modern technology platforms that support Markets Cash Management Trade Finance and Banking products. The position is responsible for driving innovation core modernization digital transformation and technology enablement aligned with business growth objectives and client needs.

Were shaping the way we work through innovation cutting-edge technology collaboration and the freedom to explore new ideas. To succeed in this role you will be responsible for:

• Defining and leading the end-to-end technology strategy for the CIB business with a strong focus on Markets technology platforms and architecture.
• Driving the modernization of trading risk payments and transaction banking platforms ensuring scalability resilience and performance.
• Partnering closely with business leaders across Markets Cash Management Trade Finance and Banking to deliver technology capabilities aligned with commercial objectives and client needs.
• Leading large-scale transformation initiatives focused on cloud adoption platform simplification automation APIs and digital enablement.
• Overseeing the architecture engineering development and delivery of mission-critical systems supporting front-to-back business processes.
• Promoting innovation and adoption of emerging technologies including Data Analytics Artificial Intelligence and real-time processing capabilities.
• Defining enterprise technology standards and target architectures aligned with business growth and future scalability.
• Managing complex technology environments reducing legacy dependencies while improving engineering efficiency and delivery capabilities.
• Leading strategic vendor relationships technology partnerships and system integration initiatives.
• Building and developing high-performing technology teams with strong engineering architecture and delivery capabilities.

Our people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us stronger as a team and as an organization. Were enabling teams to go beyond by valuing who they are and empowering what they bring.

The following requirements represent the knowledge skills and abilities essential for success in this role.

• 15 years of experience in technology leadership roles within Corporate & Investment Banking Wholesale Banking or global financial institutions. (Required)
• 10 years of experience in senior technology leadership positions such as CIO CTO Head of Technology or equivalent. (Required)
• Proven experience leading large-scale technology transformation programs within banking environments. (Required)
• Strong track record managing complex technology ecosystems supporting Markets businesses. (Required)
• Deep exposure to Capital Markets Foreign Exchange (FX) Derivatives and trading environments. (Required)
• Experience with Cash Management Trade Finance and Banking platforms. (Preferred)
• Experience modernizing core platforms digital architectures and enterprise technology capabilities. (Required)

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Computer Science Information Technology or a related field. (Required)
• MBA or postgraduate degree in Technology Business Administration Digital Transformation or a related discipline. (Preferred)

• Advanced or Fluent English. (Required)

• Deep knowledge of Markets technology including trading platforms front-to-back architecture FX derivatives and risk systems. (Required)
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture distributed systems APIs cloud technologies and microservices. (Required)
• Experience with payments transaction banking Cash Management and Trade Finance platforms. (Preferred)
• Expertise in core banking modernization and digital transformation initiatives. (Required)
• Strong knowledge of Data platforms Analytics Artificial Intelligence and automation technologies. (Required)
• Experience managing large-scale technology delivery organizations and complex system integrations. (Required)
• Strong understanding of software engineering best practices platform scalability and technology resilience. (Required)

• Strong strategic and business-oriented mindset.
• Executive leadership and influence across business and technology stakeholders.
• Ability to lead large-scale transformation initiatives in complex environments.
• Strong decision-making and prioritization capabilities.
• High resilience and execution focus under pressure.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Talent development and organizational leadership capabilities.

Your contribution matters and its recognized. You can expect a fair competitive reward package that reflects the impact you create and the value you deliver. But we know rewards go beyond numbers.

• We offer more than just a paycheckour benefits are designed to support your life your goals and your well-being now and into the future.
• Your health is our priority. Through BeHealthy our global wellness programme we promote holistic well-being.
• We know family is everything. Thats why we offer parental leave childcare support and family-friendly programmes tailored to each life stage.
• We enable our teams to go beyond through global opportunities and broad career paths.
• We believe in the power of helping. You can dedicate part of your working hours to volunteering.

Were here to keep you motivated help you reach your goals and celebrate your progress every step of the way.

Santander is proud of being an organization where there are equal opportunities regardless of age gender disability civil status race religion or sexual orientation. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible application process for all candidates.

If this sounds like a role you are interested in then please apply.