Chief Information Officer

We are seeking an experienced Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead the technology strategy, IT governance, cybersecurity, and digital transformation initiatives for our Swedish operations. This is a unique opportunity for someone who enjoys combining strategic leadership with hands-on execution in an ambitious growth companyYou will build and lead the IT, security and operational resilience function of a growing regulated fintech company. As CIO you will also play a key role in ensuring compliance with Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority (Finansinspektionen) regulations, DORA requirements, GDPR, EBA ICT guidelines, and other relevant Swedish and EU legislation.The ideal candidate combines strong technical leadership with a deep understanding of regulatory requirements in the financial services sector. Key ResponsibilitiesEstablish, lead and scale high-performing IT and security teams.Define and execute the company’s IT and technology strategy aligned with business objectives and regulatory expectations.Ensure compliance with Finansinspektionen regulations, DORA, GDPR, EBA Guidelines on ICT and security risk management, and Swedish cybersecurity requirements.Lead IT governance, information security, infrastructure, and software development functions as they growOwn IT budgeting, procurement, cost optimization and technology investment planning.Oversee cybersecurity strategy, incident management, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.Ensure strong controls around outsourcing, cloud services, and third-party vendor management.Manage IT audits, regulatory inspections, and remediation activities.Drive digital transformation and technology modernization initiatives.Collaborate with Compliance, Risk, Legal, and Operations teams to maintain a secure and compliant technology environment.Develop and maintain data governance and information security frameworks.Build and operate foundational IT processes, tooling and controls Select, negotiate and manage relationships with IT vendors, cloud providers and software partners.Initially run day-to-day IT operations including end-user support, device management, SaaS administration and workplace IT.RequirementsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.Minimum 10 years of experience in IT leadership roles within banking, fintech, or regulated financial services.Strong understanding of Swedish financial regulations and Finansinspektionen expectations regarding ICT and operational resilience.Experience with DORA, GDPR, ISO 27001, cybersecurity frameworks, and cloud governance.Proven experience managing IT risk, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance.Proven experience building or scaling IT and security functions in growing organizations.Comfortable operating both strategically and hands-on in fast growing environemntsExperience leading large-scale technology transformation projects.Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.Excellent leadership and people management capabilities.Fluent English required; Swedish language skills are highly desirable.Preferred QualificationsCertifications such as CISSP, CISM, ITIL, COBIT, or equivalent.Experience in fintech or digital consumer lending environments.Familiarity with EBA outsourcing guidelines and operational resilience frameworks.BenefitsStrategic executive role with significant impact on business growth and resilience.Opportunity to shape technology decisions with direct access to senior leadership and business stakeholders. Chance to build scalable teams, processes and technology foundations supporting the company’s next phase of growthFast-moving environment with short decision paths and close collaboration across the businessCompetitive salary Opportunity to lead modern technology and security initiatives.Originally posted on Himalayas