Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Company Overview

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IBKR) is a global financial services company headquartered in Greenwich, CT, USA, with offices in over 15 countries. We have been at the forefront of financial innovation for over four decades, known for our cutting-edge technology and client commitment.

IBKR affiliates provide global electronic brokerage services around the clock on stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds, and funds to clients in over 200 countries and territories. We serve individual investors and institutions, including financial advisors, hedge funds and introducing brokers. Our advanced technology, competitive pricing, and global market help our clients to make the most of their investments.

Barron's has recognized Interactive Brokers as the #1 online broker for six consecutive years. Join our dynamic, multi-national team and be a part of a company that simplifies and enhances financial opportunities using state-of-the-art technology.

Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Office Location - North Dock One, 91/92 North Wall Quay, Dublin, D01 H7V7

This is a PCF-49 position, so the appointment to this role is subject to approval by the Central Bank of Ireland. This job is a controlled function as defined by the Central Bank Reform Act 2010 Regulations 2011. Any appointment will be conditional on the company being satisfied that the appointee meets the requirements as set out in the Fitness and Probity standards issued by the Central Bank. This requires the company to complete prescribed due diligence to assess the appointee’s fitness and probity.

Position Overview

Interactive Brokers Ireland Limited (“IBIE”) seeks an experienced Chief Information Officer (CIO) to serve as the accountable Head of Technology and information strategy, technology operations, and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) risk management and governance at the organization. This position will report directly to the Group Chief Information Security Officer based in Greenwich, CT, USA. The CIO will oversee the effective execution of the ICT strategy, manage all ICT operations, and be responsible for all data protection and cybersecurity aspects. The individual in this role will also act in an advisory capacity across all functions of the organization with respect to ICT and all aspects of operations, change, and transformation agendas. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintaining and improving the information and technology operating model for the EU operations.
• Providing Management with transparency on information strategy, operations, risk exposure and remediation options.
• Maintaining a cybersecurity and data protection program aligned with the Group’s program and pertinent regulations.
• Managing information strategy and technology operations in line with regulatory and policy requirements (e.g., CBI, ECB, DORA, PRA/FCA requirements).
• Accountability for IT operations
• Contributing to the development and implementation of Interactive Brokers’ technology and information strategy

Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven experience as CIO with at least 8+ years’ experience, preferably in the financial services industry
• A leader with strong influencing and negotiating skills, with the presence, intellect and knowledge to establish rapport and credibility at all levels of the business
• Independent and decisive with a willingness to challenge, and tenacity and resilience to ensure divisional accountabilities within a Group model and approach
• Proactive operating style with the ability to identify issues and potential solutions before they impact the business
• Very sound judgement and commercial acumen with a high level of personal and professional integrity
• Highly resilient and organised
• Proven ability to operate in a business environment with dual and matrix reporting lines and delivery through virtual teams
• Experience/knowledge of current and emerging technology trends
• Experience interacting with relevant regulators, including, notably, CBI

Company Profile:

Interactive Brokers Ireland Limited (IBIE) is part of the globally recognised entity - Interactive Brokers Group (IBKR), a dynamically growing, leading global brokerage firm with offices worldwide. It is a leading trading solution for traders, investors, and advisors and provides direct global access to forex, funds, stocks, bonds, and currencies from a single IBKR Integrated Investment account. Our mission is to create technology to provide liquidity on better terms. Compete on price, speed, size, diversity of global products, and advanced trading tools. Interactive Brokers LLC is a member of NYSE, FINRA, and SIPC. For more information, visit: ibkr.com. With a staff of 2,900 worldwide, Interactive Brokers serves over one million client accounts in more than 220 countries and territories.

This role is hybrid, requiring three days in the office per week.

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