Horizon Bank is a community-focused bank dedicated to supporting our members and the communities we serve. We are known for our strong culture, high employee engagement and a genuine focus on doing the right thing for our people and members. As a smaller organisation, decisions are made locally, giving our people clear visibility of how their work directly contributes to member outcomes and organisational success.

About the role

Horizon Bank is seeking a hands-on Chief Information Officer to lead the strategy, performance and improvement of our technology environment. Operating within a predominantly vendor-led model, this role is accountable for ensuring our technology services are well governed, secure, and aligned to business and regulatory requirements. Reporting to the CEO and leading a small team, this is a high-impact role that blends strategic leadership with practical delivery. You’ll work across the business to drive innovation, uplift systems and processes, and enhance the member experience.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Horizon Bank’s technology strategy and roadmap

• Own the performance, resilience and security of Horizon Bank’s technology environment

• Lead end-to-end delivery of technology projects and continuous improvement initiatives

• Manage key technology vendors and service providers, including performance, risk and contract outcomes

• Manage Horizon Bank’s cyber security posture, IT risk framework and regulatory compliance

• Strengthen data governance and analytics capability to support better business insights and decision-making

• Oversee business continuity and technology resilience across all platforms and service providers

• Provide strategic reporting and advice to the CEO, Executive and Board

• Lead and develop a small, high-performing technology team

About you

• Proven experience in a senior IT leadership role

• Able to operate strategically while remaining hands-on where required

• Experience in vendor-led or outsourced technology environments

• Strong understanding of cyber security, IT risk and operating in structured or regulated environments

• Proven track record delivering strong outcomes in lean, agile organisations

• Excellent stakeholder engagement, including at Executive and Board level

Desirable

• Experience in banking, financial services or regulated environments

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or certifications