Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has opened applications for the position of Head of Technology at GTPension, seeking an experienced technology leader to oversee the pension business’s digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, and technology strategy.
The Lagos-based role offers an opportunity for a senior IT professional to shape technology operations at one of Nigeria’s leading financial services groups as the company continues to expand its digital capabilities and strengthen operational resilience.
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Senior Technology Leadership Role
According to the vacancy announcement, the successful candidate will be responsible for defining and executing technology strategy in support of GTPension’s business objectives while ensuring the security, reliability, and efficiency of its IT systems.
The role combines strategic leadership with operational oversight, covering technology governance, digital transformation initiatives, infrastructure management, and regulatory compliance. The Head of Technology will also lead the technology team, oversee critical IT projects, and ensure that systems continue to support business growth while protecting customer and institutional data.
Key Responsibilities
The successful applicant will be expected to:
- Develop and implement technology strategy aligned with business goals.
- Oversee IT infrastructure and enterprise systems.
- Lead digital transformation and application development initiatives.
- Strengthen cybersecurity, risk management, and data protection.
- Manage IT service delivery and operational performance.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards.
- Supervise and develop the organisation’s technology workforce.
Eligibility Requirements
GTCO is seeking candidates with substantial experience in enterprise technology leadership within financial services or related industries.
Applicants should possess:
- A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or another numerate discipline.
- A master’s degree, such as an MBA, MSc IT, or MIT, which will be considered an advantage.
- At least 10 years of post-qualification professional experience.
- Strong understanding of pension industry technology and financial services operations.
- Knowledge of both local and international technology practices within the pensions sector.
Professional certifications in areas such as ITIL, COBIT, PMP, Scrum, CISSP, CISA, CISM, TOGAF, AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, or DevOps will strengthen an application.
Technical Expertise Required
The position requires expertise across several enterprise technology functions, including:
- IT strategy and governance
- Systems and infrastructure management
- Database administration and business intelligence
- Data analytics
- Information security and cyber risk management
- Software development and digital platforms
- IT operations and service delivery
- Regulatory compliance and reporting
About GTCO
Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc is one of Africa’s largest financial services groups, operating banking and financial businesses across several African markets as well as the United Kingdom. Through its subsidiaries, the group provides banking, pension, asset management, and other financial services to retail, corporate, and institutional clients.
The recruitment reflects continued demand across Nigeria’s financial sector for experienced technology executives capable of leading digital transformation while meeting increasingly stringent cybersecurity and regulatory requirements.
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How to Apply
Interested candidates can submit their applications through GTCO’s official recruitment portal. The company has not specified an application deadline, and eligible applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
