Verraki is a proudly African company partnering with enterprises and governments to accelerate the development and transformation of Africa by providing business solutions designed for Africa.
- As Chief Technology Officer (CTO) you will provide strategic and technical leadership for the development, implementation, and evolution of the bank’s entire technology stack.
- This role owns the enterprise’s technology architecture, engineering delivery, and innovation agenda — ensuring that platforms are scalable, secure, and future-ready in line with business and regulatory demands.
- You'll operate at the highest organisational level, defining and leading the institution's technology direction within overarching business objectives, assuming full accountability for all technology-related initiatives and outcomes.
Key Qualifications and Competencies
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.?
- Master's degree in Technology Management or Innovation preferred.?
- Relevant certifications in enterprise architecture, cloud, or agile (e.g., TOGAF, AWS Certified Architect, SAFe).?
- 10+ years in senior technology roles, including 5+ years in architecture or engineering leadership?
- Experience delivering large-scale systems in complex environments?
- Background in cloud-native development, cybersecurity, and modern infrastructure?
Skills & Attributes
- Proven expertise in core banking platforms like Finacle or Oracle FLEXCUBE.
- Strong leadership in hybrid cloud environments across AWS, Azure, and VMware.
- Hands-on experience with Terraform, Ansible, and Kubernetes for infrastructure automation.
- Deep knowledge of SD-WAN, Zero Trust, and enterprise network security (Cisco, Fortinet).
- Track record of delivering large-scale infrastructure and cloud transformation.
- Engineering-first mindset with fluency in DevSecOps and modern delivery models.
- Strong communicator with the ability to engage executive and regulatory stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Define and execute the enterprise technology strategy aligned with corporate growth, customer experience, and regulatory compliance.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive committee on all technology-related matters, including risk, resilience, and innovation.
- Champion the bank’s digital evolution, ensuring technology is a competitive enabler, not just a support function
Architecture & Engineering Excellence
- Lead the development and governance of enterprise architecture across core banking, digital channels, middleware, and cloud platforms.
- Oversee engineering delivery, DevSecOps practices, and technical standards to enable scalable and agile product development.
- Drive system modernization, infrastructure optimization, and service reliability engineering (SRE) practices.
Operational Resilience & Cybersecurity
- Ensure that all technology operations are resilient, compliant with local (e.g., CBN, NDPR) and international standards, and prepared for business continuity challenges.
- Oversee cybersecurity frameworks, incident response readiness, and infrastructure hardening to protect against evolving threats.
- Innovation & Emerging Technology
- Lead the exploration, validation, and deployment of emerging technologies (AI, cloud-native services, open banking APIs, blockchain, etc.) to improve product delivery and operational efficiency.
- Establish partnerships with fintech, technology vendors, and academic institutions to drive innovation.
Talent, Culture & Leadership
- Build and lead a high-performing, multidisciplinary technology organization focused on accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
- Attract, retain, and mentor top-tier technology talent within Nigeria and the broader African technology ecosystem.
- Drive agile mindsets, product thinking, and collaboration across business and technology functions.
Governance, Risk & Regulatory Engagement
- Engage proactively with regulators (CBN, NDPC, etc.), auditors, and internal governance committees to ensure technology practices meet all required standards.
- Serve as a board-level technology representative for risk, audit, and strategy discussions.
Method of Application
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