Are you ready to grow your career in technology?

Travelex Insurance Services is a leading travel insurance provider in the United States with over 25 years of industry expertise helping people dream, explore and travel with confidence. With varying levels of comprehensive travel insurance coverage, Travelex has a protection plan to help meet your needs and safeguard against the unexpected. Offering plans from basic – low cost and family friendly, to plans for business or luxury travel. Wherever in the world your travels take you, it is important to protect both yourself and your trip investment.

We’re owned by Zurich Insurance however we have separately managed business entities. We can truly offer you a world of possibilities within insurance, so get ready to do your best work!

We are looking for a strategic Vice President of IT to join our global business as a pivotal senior executive leader driving technology innovation towards business growth.

So, what’s the job?

• You'll partner closely with the CEO and leadership team, as well as the Group CIO, to align IT strategy and investments with overall corporate objectives.
• You'll bridge business needs with technology capabilities, bringing a current and future vision of IT to support business model design, business processes re-engineering, development of new products and services, and technology operations.
• You'll provide visionary leadership, develop top talent, and cultivate a collaborative, customer-focused IT culture.
• You’ll focus on achieving ambitious goals through the strategic integration of people and technology capabilities.

• You'll drive digital transformation through innovative technology solutions.
• You'll oversee IT infrastructure, system development, and web services.
• You'll optimize internal operations with suitable technology.
• You'll manage IT equipment, staff, recruitment, budget, and cost-effectiveness.
• You'll ensure data and network security through cybersecurity initiatives and will be responsible for our Cyber Security program.
• You’ll design and customize technological systems and platforms to improve customer experience.
• You'll provide regular updates on critical platforms.
• You'll implement strategic solutions to address IT challenges and to capitalize on technology trends and opportunities.
• You'll set performance expectations and foster talent development, ensuring performance improvement of team members through continuous feedback and training.

And, what are we looking for?

• You’ll bring a minimum 15+ years’ experience in IT and business/industry with at least 10 years in a leadership role.
• You’ll have proven experience in leading high-performing technology organizations, as a VP or Head of IT
• You’ll bring a strong business sense and strategic mindset with experience in turning business strategies and objectives into IT strategies that achieve these goals
• You’ll be collaborative by nature with experience working across functions and silos to achieve objectives
• You’ll have excellent knowledge of technical management, information analysis and of computer hardware/software systems
• You’ll have experience managing application development teams and 3rd party vendors
• You’ll bring expertise in data center management and data governance
• You’ll have hands-on experience with computer networks, network administration and network installation
• You’ll have exceptional interpersonal skills, including teamwork, facilitation, and negotiation
• You’ll have excellent organizational skills with the ability to set and manage priorities judiciously and delegate timely
• You’ll bring Superior experience managing and developing staff and demonstrating leadership
• You’ll be able to travel as required, including internationally
• Positivity, flexibility, enthusiasm, and professionalism are a must
• You’ll be honest with high integrity 
• BSc/BA in computer science, business information, technology or engineering or relevant field. Masters degree is preferred

Why choose us?

We value optimism, caring, togetherness, reliability and determination. 

We have more than 1500 employees worldwide: we’re a global group of digital specialists, actuaries, marketers, doctors, nurses, case managers, claims specialists, finance experts and customer service professionals. We share a global mission to look after travelers, at every step of their journey. 

Explore the world together. Protecting travelers is the core of our business, and we want to ensure you and your family are protected by offering a net rate on policy cost when you travel.

Career growth and development. As our business continues to grow, we are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential through a comprehensive onboarding program, ongoing professional development opportunities and a fun and inclusive work environment that supports growth and recognizes and rewards exceptional service.

Job flexibility. We understand the importance of making sure that work fits into your life, not the other way around.  Our hybrid arrangement ensures our employees maintain work-life balance with the flexibility to work both in the office and from home.

Take the time you need, for you and your community. We encourage you to take the time you need, when you need it. We offer paid time off for vacation, sick and personal leave entitlements along with anniversary leave, volunteer leave, compassionate leave and a comprehensive paid parental leave scheme.  

Investing in your health and your future. We offer a competitive high deductible health plan, EAP programs and access to health and well-being activities along with 401(k) program with employer matching to help you plan for your future.

Apply today and let’s go great places together!

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