This position requires a hands-on individual to manage the firm’s systems function. 

• MBA/MS in Information Systems or Computer Science required.
• 10+ years of progressive, relevant experience.
• Must have extensive knowledge of financial services industry, quantitative equity investment systems experience a plus.
• Experience leading, developing, implementing, and operating technology solutions in a complex systems and operational environment.
• Experience building and managing professional staff.
• A team player and effective communicator who is able to build consensus.

• Build the required technical staff to support the execution of the firm’s strategic plan.
• Develop strategic plans identifying Information Technology applications and create a plan to ensure alignment of current systems, tools and processes to support business plans.
• Lead the architectural process by building out the vision of the necessary support system needed to sustain growth and profitability.
• Monitor department productivity, quality of output and cost of service in order to assess, evaluation and continually improve results.
• Perform all functions of personnel management of department employees jointly with the Director of Investment Systems.
• Oversee the maintenance and improvement of the current infrastructure in support of enhanced reliability, user service levels and security.
• Develop and manage appropriate policies and procedures to ensure the success of technology initiatives.
• Ensure that technology projects achieve success and on time delivery, accurate budgeting and overall quality as expressed by user requirements.
• Maintains knowledge of developments in the area of systems and hardware to assure that new developments are incorporated in existing and future systems of the firm.