• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or a related field; a Master’s
degree/MBA is an advantage.
• 12–15+ years of progressive technology leadership experience, with 5+ years at executive level leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrable delivery of large-scale modernization, cloud migration, cybersecurity uplift, and data
• Strong background in IT governance/ITIL, Enterprise Architecture, and portfolio management.
• Track record managing multi-million-naira budgets and complex vendor ecosystems.
• Cloud certification/knowledge — AWS, Azure or Google Cloud.
• AI/Data Science executive certification or demonstrable AI governance training.
• COBIT 2019, ITIL 4, TOGAF or an equivalent enterprise technology governance certification.
• Fintech, payments, open banking or digital transformation certification would be an advantage.
• Proven experience leading enterprise data, analytics or AI programmes.
• Experience delivering digital channels, customer onboarding, API platforms and data-driven customer
• Experience with AI governance, data privacy, model risk management and responsible AI adoption.
• Strong understanding of banking, payments, treasury, corporate banking, customer lifecycle and regulatory
• Demonstrated ability to link technology investments to measurable business value, cost reduction and revenue
• Experience in regulated industries (e.g., financial services, payments, telecoms) is a plus.