Banking Chief Information Officer

Stellantis Financial Services (SFS) is the captive finance company for one of the world's leading automakers and a mobility provider with iconic brands including Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep®, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, Vauxhall, Free2move and Leasys.

Our exciting growth provides opportunities to advance your career as we successfully lead products and services from a small to midsize company in just a few years. Join our world class team and culture and contribute to our core mission which is enhancing our customer's experience.

Position Summary :

The Bank Chief Information Officer (CIO) is responsible for overseeing the Bank's technology strategies and ensuring that all technological systems align with the Bank's business objectives. This role is pivotal in driving innovation, ensuring cybersecurity measures, and optimizing operational efficiency through the effective use of information technology.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Strategic Planning : Develop and execute the Bank's IT strategy in alignment with its overall business goals.
• Technology Infrastructure Management : Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of the Bank's technology infrastructure, including networks, systems, and applications.
• Cybersecurity and Risk Management : Implement robust cybersecurity measures to protect the Bank's systems and data from internal and external threats. Ensure compliance with industry regulations and best practices.
• Data Management : Develop and implement data governance policies and procedures to ensure the integrity, security, and privacy of the Bank's data assets.
• Digital Innovation : Identify opportunities for leveraging emerging technologies to drive innovation and enhance customer experience.
• Vendor Management : Manage relationships with IT vendors and service providers, ensuring that they deliver high-quality products and services in line with the Bank's requirements.
• Budgeting and Cost Management : Develop and manage the IT budget, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively and projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Leadership and Team Management : Provide leadership and guidance to the IT team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Regulatory Compliance : Ensure that the Bank's IT systems and processes comply with regulatory requirements, including those related to data protection, cybersecurity, and information security.
• Stakeholder Communication : Communicate regularly with senior management, Board members, and other stakeholders to provide updates on IT initiatives, risks, and performance.

Qualifications and Competencies Required: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT leadership roles within the banking or financial services industry.
• Senior-level experience in regulated financial institutions, such as commercial banks, industrial banks, community banks, credit unions, and savings institutions.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.

Skills Required:

• Strong understanding of banking operations, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Proven track record of successfully leading large-scale IT initiatives and managing complex technology projects.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think strategically, solve problems, and make data-driven decisions.

Overtime required - N/A.

Travel 0-10% - as required on an as needed basis.

Must have reliable transportation and live within a commutable distance to Salt Lake City, UT.

Qualifications Preferred:

• Education - Master's degree.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, ITIL) are a plus.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time, use hands and arms to operate office equipment including but not limited to a keyboard, mouse and phone, will occasionally need to reach, stoop, stand or walk. The employee must be able to see (close vision), hear, speak, and communicate verbally. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Work Schedule: This is a hybridrole, requiring in-office presence two days per week. The role also requires the ability to work various shifts to accommodate business needs, typically between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend availability as needed. Travel requirements are estimated at 0-10%.

An applicant must be authorized to work in the United States to be eligible for this position. Stellantis Financial Services, Inc. will not sponsor applicants for work visas of any type for this position.

Stellantis Financial Services, Inc (SFS) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing its employees with an environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, and intimidation. It is the policy of SFS to comply with all applicable employment laws and regulations and to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, change of sex, and/or transgender status or any protected status. Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States. This policy applies to recruitment and placement, promotion, training, transfer, retention, rate of pay and all other terms and conditions of employment. Employment and promotion decisions will be based solely on merit, ability, achievement, experience, conduct and other legitimate business reasons.