Director of IT
Location: Remote (candidate needs to be based in the US preferably CONUS)
Reports to: President of Platforms
Employment Type: Full-Time
The Role
We are hiring a Director of IT to architect, build, and operate the internal systems that power a rapidly scaling, multi-entity platform.
This is not a maintenance role. You will define how IT enables speed, security, and integration across a company growing through acquisition and operating in high-stakes, regulated environments.
You will own the design and execution of a unified technology ecosystem-integrating disparate companies, standardizing where it matters, and preserving flexibility where it creates advantage.
This role is pivotal in managing IT systems during growth phases, including M&A integrations, while prioritizing security, innovation, and compliance. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in Microsoft enterprise environments and a forward-thinking approach to incorporating emerging technologies like AI.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the overall IT strategy, roadmap, and budget to support business growth, scalability, and efficiency.
- Oversee the integration of acquired companies' technology stacks into a unified operating platform, minimizing disruptions and maximizing synergies during M&A activities.
- Manage enterprise-wide IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, cloud services, and applications, with a focus on Microsoft ecosystems (e.g., Azure, Office 365, Active Directory, and related tools).
- Lead information security initiatives, including risk assessments, compliance programs, incident response, and implementation of best practices to protect sensitive financial data.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate and integrate AI and agentic tools (e.g., machine learning models, automation agents) to enhance operational efficiency, decision-making, and client services.
- Ensure IT compliance with industry regulations, including those relevant to defense contractors (e.g., CMMC, ITAR, or similar frameworks) where applicable.
- Build and mentor a high-performing IT team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Monitor emerging technologies and trends in asset management IT, recommending solutions to maintain competitive advantage.
- Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and service level agreements to optimize cost and performance.
- The use of MDM in remote applications to track company-issued devices and enforce corporate policies.
- The use of VPN and endpoint security on company-issued devices, e.g. CrowdStrike
- Development and enforcement of IT policies to standardize the use of approved IT tools, security, and compliance.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience in complex, multi-entity organizations, ideally within financial services or asset management.
- Proven track record in M&A technology integrations, including migrating disparate tech stacks to a common platform.
- Extensive hands-on experience with Microsoft enterprise environments, including Azure cloud services, Windows Server, Exchange, and security tools.
- Strong background in information security, with knowledge of frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001, or similar, and experience in implementing cybersecurity measures.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with IT requirements for defense contractors, such as compliance with DFARS, CMMC, or other government-related standards.
- Demonstrated success in integrating AI, machine learning, or agentic tools (e.g., autonomous agents for workflow automation) into organizational processes.
- Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, PMP, or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect.
- Familiarity with asset management-specific tools (e.g., portfolio management systems, CRM platforms like Salesforce integrated with Microsoft).
