Chief Information OfficerOANDA has been a leading broker for over 25 years.
Everyone at OANDA is focused on our vision to transform how our customers can meet all their currency needs.
We are revolutionizing the world of currency trading by providing innovative trading experiences, currency data, and analytics solutions.Role SummaryThe Chief Information Officer (CIO) plays a critical role by implementing technology strategies to drive innovation, ensure the continued growth and success of OANDA's IT infrastructure, and safeguard OANDA's business by leading all aspects of Corporate IT, Enterprise Applications, IT Service Management, Production Engineering, Data Engineering, and Information Security.
The visionary and results-oriented CIO will ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our data and systems, and establish and drive the strategic direction of the company's technology and security posture.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute a comprehensive IT strategy aligned with business goals.Lead and mentor high-performing teams, hiring a management team that can build cross-geography teams with consistent culture aligned with OANDA's values.Prepare, justify, and operate a large IT budget.Technology Innovation: Stay abreast of emerging technologies and trends in information security, IT, and enterprise applications.
Drive the adoption of innovative solutions that enhance the security, efficiency, and competitiveness of the business.Data: Lead the data engineering team in building, maintaining, and scaling a robust and scalable data infrastructure.IT Operations: Oversee the management of the company's IT infrastructure, ensuring it is scalable, secure, and provides a foundation for other teams to rapidly deliver solutions in support of business objectives.IT Service Management: Lead the design and implementation of an ITSM program, including incident, problem, and service management to support the consistent and measured delivery of IT services.Information Security: Lead the development and implementation of a robust information security program, protecting against cyber threats and data breaches.SkillsPlanning and Organizing: Works independently to prioritize tasks that are the most important in the present moment.Review and Reporting: Can review existing information and new data, combine them to generate reports that offer relevant insights.Relationship Management: Works with others and forges productive working relationships with team members or across divisions.Data Collection and Analysis: Can independently use required tools to monitor and analyze trends in data.Assessment: Can use multiple sources of information to draw reasonable conclusions and make recommendations.Leadership: Possess the capability to manage and lead a group of people towards meeting specific objectives.Action Planning: Can independently develop action plans required for performing necessary tasks based on identification of business requirements.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.A Master's degree or relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA) is preferred.15 years of experience in IT and information security, with at least 7 years in a senior leadership role.At least 4 years experience in a senior leadership role within the financial services or online trading sectors.Deep understanding of IT infrastructure, enterprise applications, and cybersecurity frameworks.Proven track record of managing large-scale IT projects, cybersecurity initiatives, and incident response.Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards for financial services.Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.OANDA Global Corporation is a diverse and global team with offices around the world.
We value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to OANDA.
We are committed to creating and sustaining a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect.
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