We are a dynamic and forward-thinking financial institution committed to excellence and innovation. As part of the RBI Group, we operate with the highest standards of regulatory compliance and technological advancement. We are seeking a strategic and experienced Head of IT to lead our IT function, ensuring robust infrastructure, security, and operational excellence aligned with group standards and regulatory requirements.

Your Responsibilities:

• Regulatory & Group IT Compliance: Ensure governance of IT operations in line with RBI Group and regulatory standards, including security and IT risk management. Serve as the primary contact for internal and external audits
• Security & Business Continuity: Act as Chief Security Officer, managing IT security, risk, incident management, and business continuity planning
• IT Delivery Management: Oversee infrastructure projects (cloud and non-cloud), manage non-customer facing banking IT capabilities, and drive operational excellence and scalability
• Intermediary Role: Facilitate communication and governance between the RBI Group and RRI LLC, ensuring compliance and smooth IT operations
• Vendor & Partner Management: Manage IT partners, vendors, SaaS solutions, and group-provided systems
• Strategic Advisory: Support the CEO and Board of Management on strategic IT topics, including AI and emerging technologies
• Team Leadership: Build, develop, and lead a skilled IT team, fostering a culture of continuous learning, motivation, and adaptability
• Budget Management: Oversee the IT unit’s budget and resource allocation

Your Qualifications:

Essential:

• Degree in IT or equivalent work experience (minimum 5 years)
• At least 5 years in a leadership role within IT
• Expertise in IT finance, controlling, IT Resilience (eg DORA) and outsourcing
• Strong process management and design skills
• Proven general management and operational capabilities with a hands-on approach

Desirable:

• Understanding of banking processes
• Experience in project and program management
• Background in change and transformation initiatives
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to align and orchestrate teams
• Excellent communication skills, including cross-cultural communication

Our Offer:

• Depending on your skills and experience we offer a compensation package starting at gross EUR 95,000.00 p.a.
• Company benefits incl. home office possibility (within Austria), paid job ticket, RDB vouchers, corporate benefit world, subsidized canteen & a lot more
• A great work environment within an innovative field of business with plenty of room for you to bring in your ideas & to grow professionally

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