Head of Information Systems

  • Full Time
  • Colombo
  • 60000-190000 LKR / Month

Website CDB

Head of Information Systems

The Information Systems Lead is a strategic leadership role responsible for aligning technology initiatives with the organization’s overarching digital strategy. You will oversee the performance and stability of the Core Banking System (CBS), managing critical upgrades and rollouts while ensuring full regulatory compliance. This position requires a hands-on leader to supervise in-house development teams, manage complex vendor relationships, and drive end-to-end system implementations. By collaborating with cross-functional departments such as Risk and Operations, you will deliver scalable technical solutions, maintain robust cybersecurity governance, and spearhead process improvements to ensure the bank’s technological infrastructure remains agile, secure, and efficient.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the Information Systems function to align technology with business and digital strategy.

  • Oversee Core Banking System (CBS) operations, upgrades, and performance stability.

  • Manage end-to-end system implementations for digital platforms and middleware.

  • Supervise in-house development teams for system enhancements and automation.

  • Collaborate with Operations, Risk, and Compliance teams to deliver scalable solutions.

  • Ensure effective change management, UAT, and post-deployment support.

  • Handle vendor relationships, SLAs, licensing, and support escalations.

  • Maintain regulatory compliance, cybersecurity standards, and IT governance.

  • Drive system documentation and ongoing process improvements.

  • Support IT budgeting, planning, and high-level technology decision-making.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

  • Minimum 8–10 years of progressive IT experience.

  • At least 3 years of experience in a leadership role.

  • Track record in Core Banking System (CBS) implementation and management.

  • Understanding of enterprise architecture, databases, and API integrations.

  • Experience managing or collaborating with in-house development teams.

  • Exposure to system audits, regulatory compliance, and DR/BCP frameworks.

  • Skills in project management, vendor management, and communication.

Preferred Technical Exposure

  • Core Banking Systems (e.g., Finacle, T24, Intellect).

  • Middleware and API Gateway technologies.

  • Business Process Automation Tools.

  • MIS and Reporting platforms.

  • Ticketing and change management systems.


Job Overview

Category Details
Job Title Information Systems Lead
Experience Required 8 – 10 Years
Leadership Experience 3+ Years
Education Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s/MBA preferred)
Key Expertise Core Banking Systems (CBS), IT Governance, Vendor Management
Industry Banking / Finance

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