Managing Director, Head of Technology – Wealth Services, Clearing & Custody

• Define and execute the Wealth Services technology strategy aligned with business and enterprise objectives
• Lead the architecture and development of a scalable, cloud-native platform supporting account opening, trading, clearing, settlement, custody, and reporting
• Drive API-first and event-driven architectures to enable seamless integration and real-time processing
• Lead integrations with third-party clearing and custody providers, including Apex
• Modernize core platform capabilities, including transaction processing, portfolio accounting, compliance, and digital client platforms
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including SEC, FINRA, AML, KYC, and OFAC standards
• Advance the use of AI, automation, and analytics to improve operational efficiency, risk oversight, and client experience
• Lead a global engineering organization with accountability for delivery, reliability, scalability, and performance
• Partner with Product, Operations, Risk, and external vendors to deliver enterprise-wide solutions
• Manage technology investments, vendor relationships, and cost optimization initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
• 15+ years of technology leadership experience in wealth management, custody, clearing, brokerage, or financial services platforms
• Demonstrated success delivering large-scale platform transformations and complex integrations
• Expertise in cloud architecture, APIs, distributed systems and cybersecurity
• Experience integrating third-party books and records platforms such as Apex Clearing
• Experience leading global teams across multiple regions
• Managing strategic vendor and partner relationships
• Supporting large-scale client onboarding or platform migration programs
• Experience with introducing broker-dealer operating models