Samlink, Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward - always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.

The Role

Samlink is a Kyndryl company.

Samlink's Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is a strategic member of the executive team, responsible for defining and driving the company's technology vision and innovation roadmap. The CTO will be accountable for leading a team to architect a robust, scalable technology infrastructure that supports business growth, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction. This senior leadership role demands a visionary architect who can shape the organization's technological future, influence cross-functional teams, and inspire a culture of excellence across operations in Finland and the Nordics.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Technology and Architectural Vision

• Visionary Technology Strategy: Develop and communicate a progressive, long-term technology strategy that aligns with corporate objectives, anticipates future needs, and establishes a competitive edge.
• Architectural Leadership: Design and oversee the implementation of a high-level technology architecture that supports scalability, security, and resilience. Ensure alignment between the company's architectural frameworks and its business goals, enabling the organization to adapt swiftly to market changes and customer's needs.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Work closely with senior leadership across sales, development, operations, and finance to integrate technology and architectural goals with broader business strategies.

Innovation and Product Enhancement

• Advanced Solution Design: Spearhead the evaluation and integration of emerging technologies that enhance product offerings, customer experiences, and operational efficiencies. Guide the development of banking platform solutions that are customer-centric, flexible, and adaptable to future needs.
• Architectural Roadmap for Competitive Differentiation: Architect innovative technology solutions that set the company apart from competitors, ensuring the architecture is optimized for performance and adaptability.
• Continuous Learning and Innovation: Stay informed of the latest technological and architectural advancements to guide the evolution of the company's IT assets and maintain a future-ready position.

Customer Engagement

• Collaboration: Work closely with current and prospective customers to understand their needs, provide technological solutions, and ensure satisfaction. Foster strong relationships to support business growth and customer retention. The customer interactions are embedded into the strategy: with a good understanding of (1) market trends (2) corporate objectives, and (3) our customer's requirements.
• Kyndryl Alignment: Cooperate with broader Kyndryl accounts, guilds and practices to enhance and promote Samlink's capabilities and offerings as well as support local teams with customer engagements.

Executive Oversight of IT and Digital Architecture

• Architecture Team Leadership: Lead a high-performing IT team, fostering alignment with strategic business objectives and encouraging a culture of innovation and excellence. Oversee the recruitment, development, and mentorship of architects and solutioners, with an emphasis on building a resilient and agile banking infrastructure.
• Operational Architecture & Portfolio Management: Define and oversee high-level metrics for Samlink's IT system portfolio. Ensure all platform components are harmonized to support operational demands and adaptation of regulatory requirements across target regions.
• Security and Compliance by Design: Support and guide 1st line of defence by embedding robust security measures and compliance frameworks into all layers of the technology architecture to safeguard data, enhance cybersecurity posture, and mitigate risks.

Who You Are

Qualifications:

• 15+ years of experience in senior technology and architectural leadership roles, with a successful track record as a CTO or similar executive role.
• Expertise in developing and executing transformative technology and architectural strategies that align with corporate goals and drive business growth.
• Exceptional ability to lead and mentor diverse, cross-functional teams, including global architects and IT leaders.
• Proven experience in building secure, scalable, and resilient architectural frameworks and solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of banking frameworks, tools, and products as well as a good understanding of the FSI market trends, especially in the Nordics.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to influence at the executive level.
• Proficiency in English language.

Preferred skills and expertise:

• Proficiency in the Finnish language.
• Extensive background in the banking industry.
• Willingness to travel 3 to 5 days per month.

Being You

Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it's how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we're not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you - and everyone next to you - the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That's the Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter - wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations. At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.

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