Chief Information Officer - Central Bank of Ireland

The Central Bank of Ireland serves the public interest by safeguarding monetary and financial stability and by working to ensure that the financial system operates in the best interests of consumers and the wider economy.

Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer the Central Bank has an exceptional opportunity to join our senior leadership team and make a sizeable contribution to the delivery of our mission.

The Chief Information Officer will lead a directorate of five direct reports and in excess of two hundred people to develop and implement the bank’s information technology strategy, ensuring the efficient and secure operation of the Central Bank’s IT systems. The CIO is also tasked with defining and driving the Bank’s Data Management Strategy as well as the oversight and delivery of all IT projects whilst providing thought leadership on future IT solutions to bring the bank forward.

What are we looking for?

The role requires extensive experience of developing and implementing strategies, within large complex organisations. We are ideally seeking applicants with a breadth and depth of industry experience with an understanding of large scale financial transaction based systems, significant leadership and people management expertise coupled with experience managing outsourced service partners. 

Working with us will offer a wide range of opportunities and experiences including:

• operating in a truly international organisation, engaging with European counterparts;
• contributing to the development of the financial system in Ireland and beyond;
• playing a leading role in the delivery of the Central Bank’s diverse and important mandate;
• leading the delivery of  a strategically important Directorate through highly professional large teams;
• building a fulfilling career, reaching your full potential, and feeing valued in an environment that supports diversity and inclusion.

This roles is aligned to the Central Bank of Ireland’s Director pay-grade. Please click here for further information on our salary scales. 

This role will be filled on a five year fixed term contract. Flexible working arrangements will be a consideration for the right candidates and we are open to applications from candidates seeking same.

Cuirfear fáilte roimh chomhfhreagras í nGaeilge.
The Central Bank of Ireland is an equal opportunities employer 

We encourage applications from diverse candidates. If we can make any accommodations to enable us to see the best version of you during interview, and/or in how you carry out your role in the Central Bank, please let us know.  All information disclosed will be kept confidential

Closing date: 2nd April 
To apply, please visit the careers page on the Central Bank of Ireland’s website and complete the online application - https://www.centralbank.ie/careers. This allows you to tell us why you are the best fit for us.
Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an automatic email from us acknowledging receipt. If you do not receive this auto-acknowledgement, please contact recruitment@centralbank.ie 
Interested candidates seeking further information on the role may wish to contact Eimear Reilly, Head of HR Business Partnering & Resourcing for a confidential discussion on 01 224 6843