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Technology Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive technology strategy aligned with business goals, ensuring the company remains at the forefront of fintech innovation.
• Provide visionary leadership to the IT team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, agility, and high performance.
• Communicate the technology vision, strategy, and priorities to internal and external stakeholders, including the board of directors, partners, and regulatory bodies.
• Identify and implement emerging technologies, such as AI, blockchain, and cloud computing, to enhance digital financial services.

Product Development & Infrastructure

• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of scalable and secure financial technology platforms, ensuring interoperability with banks, mobile money operators, and other financial service providers.
• Ensure the seamless integration of new digital payment solutions, savings and lending platforms, microinsurance, and pension systems to expand financial inclusion.
• Lead the company’s digital transformation initiatives, optimizing core systems, APIs, and infrastructure for
• efficiency and innovation.

Cybersecurity & Compliance

• Establish and enforce best-in-class cybersecurity frameworks, ensuring robust data protection, fraud prevention, and regulatory compliance.
• Work closely with regulatory authorities, including the Bank of Uganda, to ensure compliance with national and regional fintech regulations.
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery, business continuity, and risk mitigation strategies to safeguard IT infrastructure and customer data.

IT Operations & Vendor Management

• Oversee IT operations, ensuring high system uptime, reliability, and performance.
• Develop and manage IT budgets, optimizing technology investments for cost- effectiveness and scalability.
• Lead vendor selection, contract negotiations, and partnerships with technology providers, cloud service providers, and fintech ecosystems.

Team Management & Innovation Culture

• Recruit, mentor, and retain top IT talent, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
• Implement agile development methodologies to accelerate product launches and system enhancements.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration between IT, business, and operations teams to align technology with customer needs and market demands.