About the job
1st Capital Bank is a locally owned and managed community bank headquartered in Monterey County.


The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) responsible for the Bank’s Information Technology (IT) strategy, operations, and associated initiatives to further develop and execute the Bank’s Strategic Plan.


The CIO’s primary responsibilities include:

Influencing, collaborating with C-suite and other stakeholders to create a vision for how and what IT transformation will create
Builds digital discipline across the enterprise – not just in IT
Relentlessly delivers on operational efficiencies

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


Vision and Strategy


Champion and demonstrate the business value of IT as an enabler of strategy formulation and as support for technology innovation
Translate, advocate and support business strategy to achieve the organization's targeted business outcomes
Guide and advise stakeholders about disruptive technologies and trends (Cloud, Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT),

Change and Innovation Management


Determine the relationship between people, processes, information, technology in relationship to driving innovation and creating an operating environment that is simpler, better, effective and efficient


IT Infrastructure, Controls and Operations


Lead and develop an IT Team of professionals to improve working knowledge of technology used within the organization and assist in effective adoption and use of technology within the end user community


IT Cyber Security, Risk, Compliance and Audit Management


Build a Cyber Aware Culture and maintain operational vigilance to reduce cyber risk
Ensure IT solutions, operational processes are aligned to risk and compliance related requirements and regulations
Enhance and further develop effective controls and measures in alignment with Regulatory and Compliance requirements

Third Party Relationship Management


Effectively collaborate and drive performance of managed services vendor. Ensure performance and response is timely to the needs of the Bank.
Ensure IT Third Party relationships and vendor performance management is aligned with the needs of the Bank and overall policy
Consult with IT Third-Party relationships to address service level deficiencies and negotiate terms as necessary

People Responsibilities:


Each Senior Leadership Team Member of 1st Capital Bank is responsible for:

fostering a culture of open communication, collaboration and trust to engage staff to work together to help lead the bank to successful outcomes;
providing continuous learning and development opportunities to support the next generation of leaders;


QUALIFICATIONS


Master's or bachelor’s degree in Business, Data Management, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, System Analysis or a related field of study, or equivalent experience
Ten or more years of experience in at least three disciplines, such as business, IT management or operations, Information and Cyber security, solution or technical architecture, application management and developments and business analytics in a multitier environment. ITIL or COBIT certification is highly recommended.
15+ years of experience in the banking industry as a mid-senior level leader to executive officer, strategic visionary in a fin-tech, reg-tech environment with an operations focus is a plus.

Working knowledge of:


Federal and state rules and regulations as they apply to banking
Organization and operations of a financial institution
Third Party Vendor Management best practices as it relates to IT solutions and services
Research methodologies applicable to the analysis of bank policies and procedures.
Knowledge of business models, operating models, financial models, cost-benefit analysis, budgeting, risk and compliance management
IT management practices, system development life cycle management, IT services management, infrastructure and operations,
IT frameworks such as IT Information Library (ITIL) or/and Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies (COBIT),including all major components such as service library, design, transition, operations and continual service improvement

Ability to:

Understand, interpret and apply complex laws, rules and regulations as they apply to compliance in a financial institution.
Provide accurate and consider information on compliance issues.
Proficiently use a personal computer. Possess a thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office and all applicable applications. Must be diligent in the use of the Internet and able to review government and regulatory web sites.
Use equipment and materials in a safe and acceptable manner, follow established safety procedures, use appropriate safeguards and observe common sense rules of safety in all on the job activities.