Chief Technology & Digital Transformation Officer (CTO) (Dar es Salaam)

SUMMARY:
Are you passionate about leading digital innovation in East Africa’s evolving tech landscape? Then I’d love to explore this opportunity with you. This organisation has made significant progress in its digital journey and seeks a visionary leader to take its transformation to the next level.

POSITION INFO:
Chief Technology Officer (CTO) & Digital Transformation Officer (DTO)
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (Relocation to Dar es Salaam is required)

A well-established financial services group in Dar es Salaam is seeking a Chief Technology and digital Transformation Officer (CTO) to lead its enterprise-wide digital transformation and technology strategy.

In this executive-level role, reporting directly to the CEO, you will shape the organization’s technology roadmap, modernize legacy systems, drive digital banking innovation, and foster a forward-thinking, data-driven culture.

🌐 Key Focus Areas:

• Strategic Technology & Digital Leadership - Lead and implement the IT & digital transformation strategy aligned with the group’s long-term growth.
• Data & Analytics - Promote a data-driven culture through predictive analytics, real-time insights, and AI/ML applications.
• Cybersecurity, Compliance & Risk Management - Ensure the robust protection of data and infrastructure while maintaining regulatory alignment.
• Core Systems & Infrastructure Modernization - Drive upgrades of legacy systems and strengthen cloud, API, and core banking platforms.
• Team Leadership & Innovation Culture- Mentor and empower high-performing IT and digital teams, promoting an agile and innovative mindset.

• 11+ years of IT leadership, with at least 5 years in an executive role.
• Industry experience - Financial Services, Banking, FinTech or Telecoms
• Proven success in leading large-scale digital transformation
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, regulatory compliance (e.g., Basel and GDPR), API integration, and cloud strategy.
• Customer-centric and innovation-driven leadership style.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s or MBA preferred).
• Preferred certifications: CISA, CISSP, TOGAF, PMP, ITIL, or Certified Digital Transformation Officer (CDTO).