Senior Director, Information Technology/Information Security

Responsibilities

• Lead all IT-related projects, including system implementations, upgrades, and integrations
• Serve as the technology lead for M&A activity, including due diligence and post-acquisition integration
• Partner cross-functionally to prioritize and deliver technology initiatives on time and within budget
• Implement best practices in project governance, documentation, and change management
• Further define and execute the firm’s IT and cybersecurity strategy aligned with business and growth objectives
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on technology investments, risks, and opportunities
• Manage the annual IT budget, vendor strategy, and roadmap
• Evaluate and implement systems that improve operational efficiency, client experience, and scalability
• Own and continuously enhance the firm’s information security program
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory frameworks (e.g., SEC, FINRA, NIST, CMMC, cybersecurity guidance)
• Oversee risk assessments, vulnerability management, incident response, and business continuity planning
• Act as the primary escalation point for all security incidents and threats
• Manage relationships with external SOC and cybersecurity vendors
• Oversee day-to-day IT operations across infrastructure, applications, and end-user support
• Manage and hold accountable outsourced providers (Help Desk, NOC, SOC, MSP/MSSP) through SLAs and KPIs
• Ensure high availability, performance, and reliability of all systems
• Drive continuous improvement in service delivery and user experience
• Supervise internal SysAdmin resource and augment capabilities as needed
• Establish and maintain IT policies, procedures, and controls
• Ensure proper data governance, privacy, and protection of client information
• Support audits, regulatory exams, and third-party assessments
• Maintain documentation and reporting for executive leadership and board-level visibility

Requirements

• 8–12+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, preferably in wealth management, financial services, or regulated environments
• Proven experience leading both IT operations and cybersecurity functions
• Experience managing third-party IT vendors and outsourced service models
• Demonstrated success leading technology initiatives in growth-oriented or acquisitive environments
• Experience with M&A technology due diligence and integration strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of infrastructure, cloud environments (Azure), networking, and endpoint management
• Experience with cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS, ISO 27001)
• Familiarity with financial services platforms (e.g., portfolio management systems, Dynamics CRM, custodial integrations)
• Knowledge of identity and access management, data protection, and incident response
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to operate both strategically and tactically
• Excellent vendor management and negotiation skills
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Highly organized with strong project management capabilities
• Hands‐on, roll‐up‐your‐sleeves mindset appropriate for a lean organization