Chief information Officer

Job description / Role

Charterhouse is working with a global telecommunication company, who is looking to hire a Chief Information Officer to assist with the growth and team development.

This is a great opportunity for a CIO to join a company which is going through a very important growth stage. Our client has multiple products in the telecommunications and financial services sectors, and the CIO will assume a pivotal role, actively engaging in both areas. This is a dynamic and hands-on leadership position with significant impact.

The Financial arm will be the initial focus and this role would be suitable for someone who has worked in this specific area. The CIO will have exposure to cash apps, banking, payments, communication, etc.

As a crucial part of the main leadership team, this role will involve overseeing multiple cross-functional teams situated in various countries. Additionally, this role will require monthly travel to specific offices and locations across the globe.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, the successful candidate must have a strong software engineering and architecture background. Prior experience working in financial services and telecommunications would be advantageous.

Our client is looking for someone with knowledge of the MENA region and previous experience leading and managing engineering teams. The ideal candidate should be highly proactive and comfortable taking a hands-on approach in this role.

Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written are essential for this position.

About the Company

The Charterhouse brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets.

Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne and Sydney.