Chief Technology Officer, CTOThe Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is responsible for creating the vision and implementing technology to enhance the firm's investment and client service capabilities. She/he is also responsible for providing the direction and delivery of all information technology systems supporting the firm's operations on a global basis. Primary responsibilities for the CTO include developing and implementing a firm wide technology strategy and roadmap that aligns with the company's systems, projects and business needs.
The CTO will evolve the Technology organization to one that is recognized as a value-added business partner critical to the company's success. In addition, they will ensure the technology 'brand' of the firm is elevated; this will improve talent attraction and ensure retention of top technologists. Reporting directly to the CEO, the CTO will lead all ongoing technology initiatives and create a cutting-edge technology culture.
The CTO will proactively build relationships across the firm, collaborate effectively, and develop a strong team to anticipate and meet the technology needs of the firm.The successful candidate will have a strong background in technology, ideally within complex quantitative/front-office financial environments. This individual will demonstrate a passion and enthusiasm for technology. She/he must have a proven track-record of building and leading high performing technology teams, including those with application development, architecture and infrastructure responsibilities.
This individual will be recognized as a leader and a technology subject matter expert, adept at developing strategies and plans, leading positive change, focused on continuous improvement, managing complex projects as well as expectations, and building business partner relationships within and beyond the firm.She/he must be comfortable operating in a collegial, non-hierarchical, accountable environment and providing actionable knowledge on how to achieve goals in a cost-effective and prudent manner. Specific core competencies for the successful candidate include:Vision and StrategyLeadership and ManagementTechnical Innovation and CreativityExecution Focused and Results-orientedInterpersonal Effectiveness to Build and Leverage RelationshipsConfident and Self-awareRequirements:Senior Technology leadership experience.Experience managing teams and has a track-record of attracting, motivating and developing technology talent.Proven success driving technology innovation.Track record of achieving business goals through their technology strategy.Possesses a combination of application development, package integration, product control, architecture and infrastructure operations experience.Business focused leader who is highly respected as a business partner with other functions in the firm.Industry experience: investment management experience, specifically working with front office teams, though other associated experience from quantitative and data-driven industries may be considered.Deep understanding of accounting and investment processes and the difference between investment research tools and investment production systems and how to build and implement both.Preferably experienced with order management, trading, client management and reporting systems, and quantitative research models.Data focus: past experiences with an emphasis on data architecture and data utilization.Unquestionable integrity.Familiarity with technologies including: Cloud, Spark, Databricks, Natural Language, Machine Learning Libraries, etc. preferred.