Head: Information Technology

2 weeks ago

Tygervalley, South Africa Sanlam Full time

**Who we are?**

Sanlam Financial Markets (“SFM”) is the business unit in Sanlam Group that is responsible for managing

shareholder credit, market, and liquidity risks, developing balance-sheet enabled products, and developing

solutions to optimize Sanlam’s balance sheet(s) to generate shareholder value. SFM works closely with the

Balance Sheet Management function of Sanlam to assist the Balance Sheet Management Function in its

pursuit of optimising returns on the Sanlam balance sheet.

**What will you do?**
- We are looking for an experienced and visionary Chief Information Officer (CIO) to join our leadership team and lead our IT department. As a CIO, you will be in charge of developing and implementing the IT strategy and infrastructure that aligns with our business objectives and operating model. You will also manage the IT budget, staff, and vendors, and ensure the security, reliability, and performance of our IT systems and services.- What will be your key responsibilities?- Define and execute the IT vision, strategy, and roadmap for Sanlam Financial Markets taking into account the longer term needs of key stakeholders including Group Risk, Group Balance Sheet Management including:
- A data management strategy;
- Tools to support and enable data analytics and reporting;
- System architecture to enable and support the above;
- Manage the IT budget, resources, and contracts, and optimize the IT costs and value Lead, mentor, and evaluate the IT staff, and foster a collaborative and productive IT culture
- Establish and enforce IT policies, standards, and best practices, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and laws
- Monitor and evaluate the IT performance, quality, and risks, and implement corrective and preventive actions
- Communicate and collaborate with other senior executives, stakeholders, and external partners on IT-related matters
- Research and identify new IT opportunities and solutions that can enhance the organization’s competitive advantage and customer satisfaction
- Experience and Knowledge- To be successful as the CIO, you should have- A solid background in IT management and development,
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong business acumen,and strategic mindset.
- Be able to keep up with the latest IT trends and innovations.
- Extensive knowledge of IT systems (Murex knowledge will be a key advantage), infrastructure, and technologies in support of Murex and Data Management and Reporting solution, and these integration with business processes and functions;
- Experience in managing IT projects, budgets, staff, and vendors
- Knowledge of financial products and markets.
- Previous experience working within an investment bank or life insurer.
- Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. Master’s degree or MBA preferred**Personal Attributes**
- Organisational savvy - Contributing strategically- Manages complexity - Contributing strategically- Develops talent - Contributing strategically- Drives vision and purpose - Contributing strategically**Build a successful career with us**
- We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future - your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters - Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office - the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.**Core Competencies**
- Being resilient - Contributing strategically- Collaborates - Contributing strategically- Cultivates innovation - Contributing strategically- Customer focus - Contributing strategically- Drives results - Contributing strategically**Turnaround time**Our commitment to transformation**

The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensure a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.

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