Your mission (responsibilities):
Further Group is a private-equity backed, fast-growing specialist in cancer-focused critical illness insurance and services. Headquartered in Madrid with international operations, we partner with global insurers, reinsurers, banks, and affinity organisations to improve access, outcomes, and economics of cancer care.
Our platform integrates product development, pricing, reinsurance, and claims execution, and we are now strengthening our senior technical leadership as we scale internationally, and are seeking a Chief Information Officer to join our business, and become a core member of the Group Executive Committee.
Position
The CIO will define and lead the
Technology & Digital vision for the Group — transforming a largely manual, process-heavy organisation into a
scalable, data-driven, automation-enabled platform while remaining proportionate, secure, and compliant.
This role goes beyond IT operations. The CIO will act as a
strategic partner to the CEO, CFO, and Commercial leadership, translating business ambition into a coherent technology roadmap that supports growth, margin expansion, and operational excellence.
As our CIO, you'll get to:1. Technology & Digital Vision- Own and articulate a clear, multi-year Tech & Digital strategy aligned to the Group’s commercial, operational, and regulatory objectives.
- Define what “good” looks like for the business in areas such as: Core systems architecture; Data, analytics, and reporting; Automation and workflow orchestration or AI-enabled decision support and efficiency.
- Act as a thought leader internally, helping senior stakeholders understand what is possible with modern technology.
2. Transformation & Automation- Identify and prioritise high-impact opportunities to reduce manual effort within different departments.
- Drive the transition from incremental improvement to step-change transformation where justified.
- Leverage automation, low-code/no-code, and AI tools in a controlled, value-led way
3. Data, AI & Insight- Establish a robust data strategy:
- Introduce practical AI use cases such as: Document ingestion and triage, claims and case workflow support and risk, pricing, or operational insights
- Ensure explainability, auditability, and regulatory appropriateness in all AI usage.
4. Architecture, Systems & Vendors- Own the end-to-end systems landscape, including:
- Core operational platforms (CRM, policy admin, claims, data)
- Integration architecture and APIs
- Cloud infrastructure and security
- Lead vendor strategy.
5. Governance, Security & Risk- Ensure technology operations meet required standards.
- Work closely with Risk, Legal, and Compliance to embed proportionate controls without stifling innovation.
- Act as a senior point of accountability for tech-related risks.
6. Leadership & Operating Model- Lead, mentor, and upskill the existing IT / Technology team,
- Build a credible technology function that is respected by the business and trusted by external partners.
- Decide where specialist capability should be internal vs external.
What we're offering:
Are you looking to gain hands-on experience in health insurance product development with mentorship from experienced professionals? Do you want to join a growing, dynamic and engaged international company with perspective for significant growth? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
We are looking for talented professionals who want to work in a hybrid working model, where you can enjoy the best of both worlds: three days in the office and two days at home. You will also benefit from a competitive compensation package that rewards your performance and skills.
As part of our team, you will collaborate with colleagues from different countries and backgrounds, sharing your expertise and learning from theirs. You will work in a modern, open-plan office in a beautiful building in central Madrid, close to transport hubs. And you will have access to complementary fruit, tea and coffee to keep you energized throughout the day.
In addition, we offer attractive employee benefits, including Cobee for social benefits and flexible compensation, as well as Wellhub, a platform designed to support your well-being and promote an active, healthy lifestyle.
If this sounds like the ideal job for you, don't hesitate to apply now! We are looking forward to hearing from you!
Why us?
We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital, or disability status.
