Chief Technology Officer

About FinClub

FinClub (https://finclub.mu/) is an FSC regulated P2P Lending / Fintech platform redefining access to credit and investment for individuals, SMEs, channel partners and underserved communities. Powered by FinScore , our AI-driven credit scoring and data-led underwriting engine, FinID , our AI-powered digital identity and RegTech platform for secure onboarding, identity verification, AML/CFT compliance, fraud detection and ongoing customer due diligence, together with a scalable peer-to-peer lending ecosystem, FinClub is connecting capital to opportunity - faster, smarter and more responsibly.

We are building a next-generation financial ecosystem designed for scale, transparency, impact and regional expansion.

The Opportunity – Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

After four years of platform development and regulatory growth, FinClub is entering an exciting new phase of expansion. As we scale our operations, products and regional footprint, we are looking for a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead our technology, infrastructure and cybersecurity agenda.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, you will own the Company’s technology vision, architecture and delivery roadmap, while strengthening engineering discipline, operational resilience and security governance. You will oversee the infrastructure, architecture, network and cybersecurity framework, ensuring that FinClub maintains the highest standards of availability, data protection and regulatory compliance.

This is a hands-on role for a technology leader who combines deep technical expertise across infrastructure, networks and cybersecurity with a pragmatic, business-enabling approach in a fast-growing fintech environment.

Your Mandate – LinkedIn

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, you will lead FinClub’s technology, infrastructure and cybersecurity functions, ensuring the Company maintains the highest standards of security, resilience and engineering excellence while supporting sustainable business growth.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Act as the Company’s most senior technology leader, owning the technology strategy, architecture and roadmap.
• Design / Revamp, build and operate a secure, scalable and highly available infrastructure across cloud, hybrid and on-premise environments.
• Own the network architecture, including segmentation, firewalls, VPNs, secure remote access and connectivity with banks and payment partners.
• Lead the cybersecurity and information security framework, covering policies, technical controls, monitoring, vulnerability management and incident response.
• Ensure technology compliance with FSC Rules, the Data Protection Act, the Cybersecurity and Cybercrime Act, AML/CFT obligations and all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Drive the continued technical development of FinScore and FinID, ensuring scalability, explainability and security by design.
• Oversee software engineering delivery, DevSecOps practices and platform reliability against agreed service levels.
• Establish and regularly test business continuity and disaster recovery plans with defined RTO and RPO targets.
• Build, lead and mentor a high-performing technology team, and manage technology budgets, vendors and cloud partners.
• Support strategic initiatives and perform such other related duties as may be assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.

Experience & Skills That Set You Apart

Applicants should be able to demonstrate strong technical depth across infrastructure, architecture, networking and cybersecurity, together with a proven track record of leading technology teams in a regulated or high-growth environment.

Candidates should possess:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer or Network Engineering or a related discipline.
• A minimum of ten (10) years’ relevant experience in technology, including at least five (5) years in a senior leadership role such as CTO or Head of Technology.
• Alternatively, at least seven (7) years’ relevant experience together with a recognised professional certification (such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer, CCNP/CCIE, AWS or Azure Solutions Architect, TOGAF).
• Proven hands-on experience designing and operating secure, highly available infrastructure and architecture, with strong practical knowledge of networking, firewalls, VPNs, DNS and network segmentation.
• Demonstrated experience leading cybersecurity programmes, covering security policy, technical controls, penetration testing and incident response.
• Solid background in modern software engineering, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or Google Cloud) and CI/CD, with the ability to review architecture and code.
• Sound knowledge of the Data Protection Act, the Cybersecurity and Cybercrime Act, FSC Rules and regulatory frameworks applicable in Mauritius.
• Experience in fintech, digital lending, payments, banking or another regulated environment would be a distinct advantage.

Desired Skills & Competencies

• Strong command of enterprise and solution architecture, infrastructure design and capacity planning for scale.
• In-depth understanding of cybersecurity frameworks such as ISO/IEC 27001, the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, OWASP and, where applicable, PCI DSS.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with the Board, regulators and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement, integrity and discretion in handling sensitive data and security incidents.
• Strong report writing, policy drafting and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and remain hands-on in a dynamic environment.
• Proven ability to build, coach and retain technical teams and to manage vendors and outsourced partners.

Apply

If you are ready to build, scale and lead technology in a fintech environment, we want to hear from you.

• Send your CV to Jobs@FinClub.mu or Linkedin Easy Apply
• Subject: CTO in the subject line of the mail
• Deadline: Monday 09 November 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.