We are Syntes, the bespoke service provider for international trust structures. We help trustees perform their fiduciary duties, effectively and without fault. The centre of excellence for preserving multi-generational wealth. The heartbeat for doing good by contributing to charitable causes throughout the world.

We are international, English-speaking and involved in the intricacies of wealth, philanthropy and the law. We collaborate closely with our trustees, are fun to work with, and valued for our ability to find solutions, whatever the challenge. We have exacting standards, expect high quality and always deliver, knowing that our trustees depend on us.

In return, we are a dynamic, cosmopolitan and varied place of work - unique in the Rhine Valley region. We offer autonomy and the opportunity to develop your career in the direction you’d like. We work as one team to solve complex problems.

We respect individuality and encourage different views and ideas that help improve what we do. And our work helps create meaningful change throughout the world. A demanding role with impact and purpose, where you are recognised on merit.

We are growing. With this comes greater demands and success for all.

Syntes’s core services include:

Providing investment and trust administration
Payment execution and cash balance management
Accounting, cost control, budgeting and reporting
Document management
Compliance activities
Director and trustee support

Syntes AG (“Syntes”) is seeking to add an:

As the Chief Information Officer (CIO), you will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing the organization's information technology (IT) strategies and initiatives. In this capacity, you will oversee IT alignment with business goals and promote innovation in areas such as data management, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. A key part of your role will involve working closely with our data processing partners to enhance information management, security, and privacy while ensuring futureproof innovation. Your primary goal will be to ensure that IT operations not only support business needs but also minimize risks.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic IT Planning: Develop and execute a strategic IT roadmap that aligns with the organization's key business objectives and interests. Spearhead initiatives in emerging technologies to drive IT business efficiency, improve IT security posture, and ensure alignment with stakeholders.
IT Governance and Risk Management: Define IT policies, processes, and standards to safeguard the integrity and security of the company's data and IT systems. Actively manage IT risks to avert potential disruptions to business operations.
Information Security and Data Privacy: Develop and enforce an effective information security plan and data privacy protocols, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the company's data and IT systems.
IT Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for and lead initiatives aimed at improving IT processes and systems to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Data Management: Oversee the design and implementation of robust data management strategies and policies, ensuring data integrity and privacy in line with regulatory requirements.
Partner Relations and Oversight: Cultivate strong relationships with data processing partners, offering guidance and support to enhance information management, security, and privacy. Ensure seamless alignment between the company's IT infrastructure and our partners’ systems for efficient data exchange and collaboration.
Organizational Leadership and Partner Cooperation: Lead the organization and its partners in a cooperative and innovative manner to align technology strategies for the benefit of the overall structure. Create an environment that fosters collaboration, innovation, and shared success.
Project Management: Supervise all IT-related projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and meet the organization's requirements.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Proven experience with IT strategic planning, IT governance, IT Architecture, and IT risk management.
In-depth understanding of cloud services, information management, information security and privacy, information risk, and organisational processes.
Understanding of artificial intelligence cloud related services.
Excellent leadership, interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
Familiarity with IT process improvement methodologies.
In-depth knowledge of applicable laws and regulations as they relate to IT, especially in the areas of information security and data privacy.

As the CIO, you will report directly to the CEO.

The ideal candidate will be able to commute to Syntes’ office in Vaduz every day of the week.

SYNTES offers an excellent compensation package and will suit motivated professionals driven to optimize processes and deliver high-quality work. If you feel you meet the requirements of this challenging opportunity, we are looking forward to receiving your application.

Interested candidates should forward their CV to Mr. Markus Truschner with "Chief Information Officer - Syntes" in the subject line.

Syntes AG
Herr Markus Truschner
HR Manager
00423 235 81 17
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