Chief Information Officer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Sweden.

📋 Description

• Establish, guide, and expand high-performing IT and security teams.

• Define and implement the company's IT and technology strategy in alignment with business objectives and regulatory standards.

• Ensure adherence to Finansinspektionen regulations, DORA, GDPR, EBA Guidelines on ICT and security risk management, as well as Swedish cybersecurity requirements.

• Oversee IT governance, information security, infrastructure, and software development functions as they evolve.

• Manage IT budgeting, procurement, cost optimization, and technology investment planning.

• Supervise cybersecurity strategy, incident management, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.

• Ensure robust controls around outsourcing, cloud services, and management of third-party vendors.

• Handle IT audits, regulatory inspections, and remediation efforts.

• Propel digital transformation and technology modernization initiatives.

• Collaborate with Compliance, Risk, Legal, and Operations teams to ensure a secure and compliant technology environment.

• Develop and sustain data governance and information security frameworks.

• Build and manage foundational IT processes, tools, and controls.

• Select, negotiate, and manage relationships with IT vendors, cloud providers, and software partners.

• Initially oversee day-to-day IT operations, including end-user support, device management, SaaS administration, and workplace IT.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.

• At least 10 years of experience in IT leadership roles within banking, fintech, or regulated financial services.

• Strong comprehension of Swedish financial regulations and Finansinspektionen's expectations regarding ICT and operational resilience.

• Experience with DORA, GDPR, ISO 27001, cybersecurity frameworks, and cloud governance.

• Demonstrated experience managing IT risk, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance.

• Proven track record of building or scaling IT and security functions in expanding organizations.

• Comfortable operating both strategically and in hands-on roles within fast-growing environments.

• Experience leading large-scale technology transformation projects.

• Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities.

• Excellent leadership and people management skills.

• Fluent in English; proficiency in Swedish is highly desirable.

• Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, ITIL, COBIT, or equivalent.

• Experience in fintech or digital consumer lending sectors.

• Familiarity with EBA outsourcing guidelines and operational resilience frameworks.

🏝️ Benefits

• Strategic executive role with a substantial influence on business growth and resilience.

• Opportunity to shape technology decisions with direct access to senior leadership and business stakeholders.

• Chance to develop scalable teams, processes, and technology foundations that support the company's next phase of growth.

• Fast-paced environment with short decision-making paths and close collaboration across the business.

• Competitive salary.

• Opportunity to lead modern technology and security initiatives.