Jefferson Bank · 2 months ago
Chief Information Officer
San Antonio, TX, US
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expJefferson Bank is seeking a Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead their enterprise-wide technology vision and strategy. The CIO will be responsible for ensuring the bank's technology posture is stable, secure, and aligned with corporate objectives while driving digital transformation and innovation.
BankingFinanceFinancial ServicesLending
Responsibilities
Serve as a key advisor to the CEO and Board of Directors on technology trends, opportunities, and risks
Define and execute a multi-year technology plan that aligns with Jefferson Bank’s corporate strategy, growth, objectives, and regulatory environment
Partner with business line leaders to deliver technology solutions that drive revenue growth, operational efficiency, customer experience, and risk management
Oversee IT architecture, systems and applications, infrastructure, and data across the enterprise
Ensure the stability and resiliency of mission-critical systems
Manage third-party technology partners (e.g. Jack Henry, BankOnIT, Verafin, Finastra, etc.) to maximize service reliability and cost effectiveness
Drive digital and mobile banking innovation to remain competitive in customer experience and product delivery
Develop a comprehensive enterprise data plan, including governance analytics, and AI adoption to achieve organizational goals
Lead innovation efforts in areas such as AI-driven customer engagement, payments, blockchain/stablecoin solutions, and regulatory compliance
Establish frameworks for evaluating and piloting new technologies with clear ROI and risk assessments
Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements (FDIC, Texas Department of Banking, SEC, etc.)
Report regularly to various Board and Executive committees on IT risk posture, , and resilience
Lead, mentor, and develop the internal IT leadership team to ensure capabilities match strategic priorities
Cultivate a culture of responsiveness, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
Attract and retain top technology talent, ensuring succession planning for critical IT roles
Develop and execute the Bank’s enterprise technology strategy in alignment with business goals
Qualification
Required
10+ years' progressive technology leadership, preferably including in a senior leadership role within financial services
7+ years supervisory experience with proven experience managing IT operations and strategy
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or related field, equivalent and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree
Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Excellent computer literacy in all Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and Adobe Reader
Strategic mindset with ability to align technology investments with business objectives
Knowledge of banking systems, IT operations, cybersecurity frameworks, and enterprise data governance
Strong familiarity with regulatory requirements with a balance between innovation and risk management
Experience overseeing large-scale system implementations, IT budgets, and vendor contracts, and digital initiatives
Excellent communication and presence to engage with executive leadership, regulators, vendors, and staff
Collaborative leadership style with ability to build trust and influence across business units
Must be able to reach, bend and lift equipment up to 25 pounds
Must be able available to travel to other local sites
Must be able to sit for most of the day in front of a computer, type on a keyboard, and read from computer screen
Must be able to write, speak and hear to communicate
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Company
Jefferson Bank
Jefferson Bank provides checking, savings, loans, mortgages, online banking and wealth management services to individuals and businesses.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Bill Goetz
Senior Executive Vice President & CFO
Mitchell Walker
Executive Vice President - Chief Operating Officer
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