It Manager

Overview

• Lead operational and technological strategies within a financial services organization, ensuring alignment with business goals and driving digital transformation.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to shape and execute strategic initiatives for operational excellence and technology innovation.
• Oversee enterprise IT systems modernization, cybersecurity protocols, and compliance with industry regulations.
• Manage cross-functional teams to optimize processes, enhance scalability, and ensure client satisfaction.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across operational and IT domains to support organizational growth.
• Ensure robust risk management practices and vendor relationship oversight to maintain operational integrity.
• Foster a culture of innovation and agility within the IT department, promoting collaboration and efficiency.
• Develop and manage budgets, vendor contracts, and technology partnerships to optimize resource utilization.
• Provide strategic leadership in digital transformation initiatives, including cloud migration and data governance.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Lead day-to-day operations across departments, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and compliance with industry standards.
• Develop and implement operational strategies to support organizational growth and profitability.
• Collaborate with the CEO and executive team to shape and execute company strategies.
• Oversee risk management, vendor relationships, and regulatory compliance to maintain operational integrity.
• Drive enterprise IT systems modernization, cloud migration, and cybersecurity initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, cybersecurity frameworks, and data privacy standards.
• Manage IT budgets, vendor contracts, and technology partnerships to optimize resource allocation.
• Foster innovation and agility within the IT team, promoting collaboration and efficiency.
• Lead cross-functional teams to enhance business processes and service delivery.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in senior operations and IT leadership roles, preferably in financial services.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations, compliance frameworks, and operational risk management.
• Proven success in leading digital transformation and enterprise technology initiatives.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and data privacy regulations.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, communication, and leadership skills.
• Strong project management and change management capabilities.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence at all organizational levels.
• Experience with enterprise systems modernization, cloud migration, and data governance.