Chief Technology Officer

The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) will shape, our client, a global investment management firm’s technology strategy, driving innovation to support growth.

Based in New York (5 days onsite), the CTO will lead application development, infrastructure, and data governance, collaborating with leadership to enhance efficiency and scalability. Ideal candidates must have experience in boutique asset management, hedge funds, or private equity.

Key Responsibilities

Technology Strategy and Innovation

• Develop a multi-year tech roadmap aligning with asset growth goals.
• Evaluate AI, machine learning, cloud computing, and analytics for competitive advantage.
• Collaborate with leadership to translate business needs into tech solutions.
• Foster innovation and monitor industry trends to maintain leadership.
• Report progress and KPIs to stakeholders.
• Manage vendor relationships for cost-effective solutions.

Application Development and Data Governance

• Oversee SaaS platform integration, ensuring security and alignment with objectives.
• Lead custom software development for portfolio analysis and CRM tools.
• Establish data governance for compliance, accuracy, and lifecycle management.
• Drive business intelligence and automation to enhance decision-making and efficiency.
• Ensure agile development delivers scalable, high-quality solutions.

Infrastructure and Operations

• Design scalable, secure architectures for global operations.
• Optimize cloud infrastructure for performance and cost.
• Deploy collaboration tools for New York, European, and Asian offices.
• Manage IT budget, balancing innovation and fiscal responsibility.
• Modernize legacy systems and ensure reliable IT operations.

Cybersecurity and Risk Management

• Enforce cybersecurity to protect sensitive data and comply with SEC, GDPR, and other regulations.
• Develop disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Implement data loss prevention and stay ahead of cyber threats.

Your Profile should include:

• Experience: CTO or senior tech leader in asset management, hedge funds, or private equity, with focus across application development and infrastructure.
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• Technical Expertise: Proficient in software development, SaaS, cloud (e.g., Azure), and analytics. Financial systems experience preferred.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead and mentor high-performing tech teams.
• Business Acumen: Aligns tech with financial services goals for measurable results.
• Communication: Conveys complex ideas to non-technical audiences.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiar with SEC, CFTC, FCA, and data privacy laws.
• Work Environment: Thrives in dynamic, onsite New York setting.

Why Join?

• Impact: Drive tech initiatives for growth and reputation.
• Innovation: Work in a creative, inclusive culture.
• Rewards: Competitive salary, bonuses, and benefits.
• Growth: Mentor teams and build a legacy.
• Global Reach: Collaborate across continents on complex challenges.

Total compensation for this role is expected to land between $500,000 and $800,000.