Chief Information Officer - Edmonton, Canada - CWB Financial Group

CWB Financial Group

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

At

CWB
, we strive to build value for the people who choose us every day: our people, our clients and our investors

We do this by:

Putting people first and building relationships with intention
Seeking out and embracing new ideas
Believing that how we do things is as important as what we do

CWB is a bank built for business owners

Our core focus is to become the best full-service bank for business owners in Canada.

How do we do this? By delivering a proactive client experience through highly personalized service, specialized expertise, and customized solutions.

And we do all this with an unrivalled sense of urgency that our clients love about us.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the President & Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Information Officer ("CIO") provides leadership and ensures continued development across
CWB's technology services, enterprise data management, and information security functions.

The CIO is responsible for the development and execution of current and long-range strategic projects and initiatives, including strategies for
CWB's technology, information management, and information security.

Recognizing the fundamental role that technology, data, and process play in the organization's future success, the CIO understands the critical need for protection of these dynamic enterprise assets and drives a forward-thinking strategic approach that aligns with
CWB's evolving needs, while acting as a representative of
CWB at the executive level.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy Development and Execution- Develop the organization's overall strategic plan alongside
CWB's Executive Management team, creating mid to long-term business plans and driving their effective implementation.- Build and execute on a forward-thinking strategic plan for
CWB's information technology that aligns with the company's evolving needs.- Partner closely with business leaders, provide thought leadership and direction for the development and delivery of strategic digital capabilities across
CWB.- Bring a strong perspective on trends in the market and innovative industry best practices for
CWB as it relates to technology, information management, and information security, and ensure the organization remains competitive in the market.- Ensure the delivery of consistent, strong execution across the organization; developing and implementing a systems architecture plan that is service oriented, aligned with market and industry best practice, and delivers the functionality needed to meet evolving business needs.

Business Growth and Market Trends- Bring a strong perspective on trends in the market and innovative industry best practices for
CWB as it relates to technology, information management, and information security, and ensure the organization remains competitive in the market.- Develop and implement a systems architecture plan that is service oriented, aligned with market and industry best practice, and delivers the functionality needed to meet evolving business needs.

Technology Oversight:
Procurement, Compliance, and Enterprise Risk Management Provide executive oversight and approval for all hardware and software used across
CWB. Partner with the procurement function to develop and implement an effective vendor management approach for technology providers, leveraging economies of scale and procurement best practices.- Drive a comprehensive and up-to-date disaster recovery strategy and business continuity plan for
CWB's technology and data
CWB's technology, data, and key processes.- Partner with enterprise risk management to build, monitor and respond to three lines of defence and enterprise risk management requirements, including but not limited to a robust cyber security and third-party risk mitigation, protection, and response plan.- Implement the policies, processes and tools needed to meet requirements laid out by the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI), as well as other applicable regulatory bodies as they relate to technology and data infrastructure.- Support risk and compliance awareness and commitment throughout
CWB.- Provide ongoing direction, ensure strong leadership, and manage expenditures within the limits delegated by the President & Chief Executive Officer for information technology services, enterprise data management, and information security.

Data Management and Governance- Partner and proactively engage and communicate with a broad range of internal stakeholders to drive effective, positive, and lasting technology and data management impact.- Champion effective data management and governance processes across
CWB, demonstrating an overarching accountability for the management of data as a key asset of the Bank.- Provide ongoing direction, ensure strong leadership, and manage expenditures within the limits delegated by the President & Chief Executive Officer for information technology services, enterprise data management, and information security.