CTO - Digital Bank

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an accomplished Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to join an ambitious and forward-thinking digital banking organisation in Dubai.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the CTO will take overall ownership of the technology function, shaping and executing the organisation's technology strategy while driving innovation across its digital banking platforms, fintech capabilities and emerging technology landscape.

This is a strategic leadership position for an entrepreneurial technology executive who can combine commercial thinking, technical expertise and strong people leadership to deliver transformative outcomes.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will lead a technology organisation of 40+ professionals across onshore and offshore teams, playing a pivotal role in the bank's continued evolution and digital transformation.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Define and execute the overall technology strategy, ensuring alignment with the bank's corporate and business objectives.
• Lead, develop and inspire a technology organisation of 40+ professionals across multiple technology domains and locations.
• Drive the development, enhancement and scalability of digital banking platforms.
• Champion fintech innovation, particularly across Web 2.0, Web 3.0, blockchain, cryptocurrency and digital assets.
• Identify and integrate innovative technology solutions to enhance corporate banking and wealth management propositions.
• Ensure the security, resilience, stability and scalability of the bank's technology infrastructure and platforms.
• Build strong relationships with the CEO, senior leadership and external technology partners, influencing strategic decisions and investment priorities.
• Represent the organisation's technology vision, communicating complex technology concepts and opportunities to business stakeholders.

What We're Looking For

• Mandarin speaker is a must.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related discipline. A Master's degree is preferred.
• 10+ years of experience within financial institutions, including at least 5 years in a fintech environment.
• Proven experience in a senior technology leadership position, ideally within a digital bank or fintech organisation.
• Strong understanding of digital banking platforms, financial technology and emerging technology capabilities.
• Exposure to blockchain, cryptocurrency, digital assets, AI and other exponential technologies.
• Demonstrated experience leading large, multicultural technology teams, including onshore and offshore operations.
• Strong commercial acumen, strategic thinking and the ability to translate technology strategy into business outcomes.
• Excellent communication, presentation and senior stakeholder management capabilities.
• Familiarity with financial services regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements.
• English proficiency is essential; Mandarin/Chinese language skills would be an advantage.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

A rare opportunity to take on a CEO-facing technology leadership position within an ambitious digital banking environment, with the mandate to shape the organisation's technology direction, accelerate fintech innovation and build the next generation of digital banking capabilities.