Head of Information Technology — Insurance & Investments

Job Summary

The Head of Information Technology leads the organizations overall IT function ensuring that technology infrastructure systems applications security data and IT services effectively support business and operational objectives.

In an Insurance & Investments environment the role typically covers technology supporting insurance operations investment management finance risk compliance customer services and corporate functions.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement the organizations IT strategy and technology roadmap.

Lead enterprise IT operations infrastructure applications networks cloud and end-user services.

Manage technology supporting insurance investment finance risk compliance and corporate operations.

Oversee cybersecurity information security access management and technology risk.

Establish IT governance policies standards controls and service-management frameworks.

Lead digital transformation automation modernization and technology optimization.

Manage ERP CRM core insurance investment-management financial and other enterprise applications.

Oversee enterprise architecture databases APIs systems integration and cloud platforms.

Ensure system availability performance disaster recovery business continuity and resilience.

Lead major IT implementations migrations upgrades integrations and transformation programs.

Manage IT budgets vendors contracts outsourcing partners and technology procurement.

Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory cybersecurity privacy and financial-services requirements.

Develop data reporting analytics and business-intelligence capabilities.

Establish KPIs and monitor IT service performance.

Build lead and develop high-performing IT teams.

Advise senior management on technology investment risks opportunities and priorities.

Ideal Candidate Profile

1218 years of progressive IT/technology experience.

5 years in Head of IT Head of Information Technology IT Director Technology Director CIO CTO or equivalent roles.

Experience in insurance investment management asset management banking wealth management or financial services.

Strong knowledge of:

IT strategy & governance

IT infrastructure & operations

Enterprise applications

Cloud technology

Cybersecurity & information security

Enterprise architecture

Data & analytics

Digital transformation

IT service management

Technology risk & controls

Business continuity & disaster recovery

Experience managing large IT budgets vendors projects and multidisciplinary teams.

Strong executive stakeholder-management experience.

Bachelors degree in Computer Science IT Engineering Information Systems or related discipline; masters degree/certifications are advantageous.