Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership & Digital Transformation

· Develop and implement the overall IT strategy in alignment with business goals (lending, collections, digital channels)

· Lead digital transformation initiatives, including moving to cloud-native platforms (AWS/Azure), mobile-first adoption, and AI/ML initiatives

· Act as a strategic technology resource for the company

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Technology Operations & Infrastructure Management

· Own the core lending system (LOS, LMS, Collections) and ensure 99.9% uptime for business-critical applications

· Manage IT infrastructure (servers, networks, data centers, cloud infrastructure)

· Establish Disaster Recovery (DR) and Business Continuity Plans (BCP) to maintain operational stability

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Cybersecurity & Regulatory Compliance

· Ensure full compliance with RBI IT Framework for NBFCs, data privacy laws, and cybersecurity standards

· Implement robust cybersecurity controls (firewalls, endpoint security, penetration testing)

· Manage IT audits and regulatory reporting

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Team Management & Vendor Relations

· Lead, mentor, and build a high-performing IT team

· Manage relationships with technology vendors,



FinTech partners, and IT service providers

· Negotiate contracts to ensure cost-effective solutions

· 5.Digital Transformation: Lead innovation initiatives including API integrations with fintech partners, cloud migration, and AI-driven automation

· 6.Security & Infrastructure: Oversee network operations, data security, cybersecurity, and vendor management to maintain high system reliability

· 7.Team Leadership: Manage a team of internal developers and external IT vendors throughout the system development life cycle (analysis to deployment)

· 8. Budgeting: Manage the annual IT capital and operational budget (CAPEX/OPEX)
Soft Skills: Solid negotiation, vendor management, and excellent verbal/written communication skills

· 10 . Data Analysis: Use SQL to analyse backend data, validate data migration, and ensure data integrity

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Key Competencies

· Robust understanding of financial regulations (RBI).

· Excellent strategic thinking, decision-making, and analytical skills.

· Effective stakeholder management and communication skills.

📌 It Lead Large Financial Services Mumbai
🏢 RiverForest Connections Private
📍 Mumbai