Lobel Financial is seeking an experienced Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead and oversee the company's internal technology operations, infrastructure, and information systems. This executive role is responsible for ensuring the stability, security, and efficiency of all IT systems while aligning technology capabilities with business objectives in a regulated financial services environment.
The CIO will lead enterprise IT operations, including infrastructure, networks, and core business systems, with a focus on performance, reliability, and uptime across all platforms. This role drives cybersecurity initiatives, risk management, data protection, and regulatory compliance, while establishing and enforcing IT governance, policies, and internal controls. The CIO partners closely with executive leadership to improve operational efficiency, strengthen system capabilities, and support long-term business growth.
This position also oversees vendor management, technology partnerships, budgeting, and resource planning, while leading and developing high-performing IT teams across infrastructure, systems, and support functions. The ideal candidate brings a strong balance of technical expertise and business acumen, with the ability to translate complex technology concepts into measurable business impact.
Qualifications
Candidates should have 10-15+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, including executive-level responsibility such as CIO, VP of IT, or Director of IT. A background in financial services, lending, banking, or another regulated industry is strongly preferred. Expertise in IT infrastructure, enterprise systems, cybersecurity, data governance, and multi-site operations is essential, along with experience in vendor management, budgeting, and policy development. Strong communication and leadership skills are required, with the ability to work cross-functionally and influence senior stakeholders.
Role Impact
The CIO plays a critical role in ensuring that Lobel Financial's technology environment is secure, scalable, and efficient. This role focuses on operational excellence and risk management, enabling the business to maintain stability while supporting continued growth.
Company Benefits
Lobel Financial is a full spectrum auto financing solution that specializes in the acquisition and servicing of prime to sub-prime motor vehicle retail installment contracts. We are headquartered in Southern California and have branch offices coast-to-coast.
Employees choose Lobel because of the work-life balance, positive company culture, reward system, benefits and flexibility. If you are an employee and you want to work with a company that is consistently growing, offers competitive salaries and benefits, promotes their employees, and provides a stable work environment, then you've found it with Lobel Financial!