Interim Chief Information Officer

Private Equity-Backed Wealth Management Group Location:

Paris

Contract:

12-Months

Job ID:

MO1507

Finatal is partnering with a leading private equity-backed wealth management business to appoint an Interim Chief Information Officer for a high-impact transformation mandate based in Paris.

This is an opportunity to join one of the most significant players in its market, at a pivotal stage in its evolution. Having grown successfully through acquisition, the company is now focused on operational consolidation, technology-enabled value creation, and delivering a transformational roadmap across the organisation.

The Opportunity As the current technology leader moves into a dedicated innovation and AI-focused role, the business is seeking an experienced interim CIO to take operational ownership of the IT function and ensure successful delivery of a well-defined transformation agenda.

The foundations are already in place:

An established and capable technology team

A multi-year transformation roadmap developed alongside a leading advisory firm

A significant cost optimisation and efficiency programme already defined

AI initiatives already demonstrating measurable productivity improvements

Strong executive sponsorship and board visibility

This is not a strategy design role. The roadmap exists. The mandate is to lead, execute, and deliver.

Responsibilities

Provide operational leadership of the IT function and technology organisation

Drive execution of a multi-workstream transformation roadmap

Deliver technology efficiency and cost optimisation initiatives

Lead, develop and motivate established technology teams

Strengthen business partnering between technology and commercial functions

Scale AI initiatives from pilot stage to embedded operational capabilities

Support the broader private equity value creation agenda through technology enablement

Provide regular visibility and assurance to executive leadership and the board

Candidate Profile

Significant CIO, IT Director, Technology Transformation or comparable leadership experience

Wealth management or broader financial services experience is essential

Track record delivering technology transformation within private equity-backed businesses

Practical experience applying AI within operational environments

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Proven people leadership capability

Fluent French speaker, based in or able to work from Paris

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