About This Role
This executive role leads the information technology and information security functions at the Bank, including the development and implementation of the Bank’s Technology Strategic Plan in alignment with its Strategic Business Plan. The Chief Information Officer participates as a member of the Executive Team and serves as a management liaison to the Board of Directors.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Bank's information technology (IT) and information security (IS) functions, including technology strategy, governance, and the development and execution of long- and short-term technology plans that create business value
- Be accountable for the successful delivery of technology initiatives, ensuring an effective and responsive organizational structure, strong internal controls, regulatory compliance, and timely stakeholder communications, including with the FHFA
- Partner with leaders across the Bank and serve as a trusted advisor to the President & CEO on technology and cybersecurity matters, driving innovation, continuous improvement, and strategic business outcomes
- Serve as a member of the executive leadership team, liaison to the Board Technology Committee, Chair of the Technology Governance Committee, and participant in other management committees as assigned
- Build and develop a high-performing, inclusive team through coaching, feedback, accountability, succession planning, and talent development while leveraging employees' strengths to advance the Bank's mission
- Effectively manage departmental internal controls and regulatory topics, including reporting known or suspected policy, legal or regulatory violations
- Challenge the status quo and generate new ideas that improve overall processes and advance ideas into action
- Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and industry trends, strengthen strategic partnerships, and advance initiatives that support the Bank's mission
- Represent the Bank on IT and IS topics; form positive relationships with the FHFA, with external community associations and partners, and with FHLB system peers
- Demonstrate strategic perspective, decisiveness, change agility, self-awareness and ability to build collaborative relationships
- Ensure inclusion when making decisions related to all aspects of the employee life cycle (e.g. hiring, developing, promoting)
- Evaluate and reach a broad set of suppliers to meet the Bank’s business needs and provide the most business value
- Perform other duties and projects as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Finance, Accounting or related field
- Master’s degree in business administration, operations research or computer science is desired
- Minimum of ten years of senior level IT experience, preferably in the financial services industry
