About the Organization
Our organization is a premier global institution in investment banking, capital markets, and financial services, operating at the core of the world’s financial ecosystem. With a presence in over 50 countries, we provide advanced financial solutions spanning trading platforms, asset management systems, risk analytics, digital banking, and institutional investment services.
Technology is the backbone of our business. Every transaction, trading decision, and risk evaluation relies on highly sophisticated, low-latency, and secure digital infrastructure. As financial markets evolve—driven by algorithmic trading, real-time data analytics, regulatory complexity, and AI-powered decision-making—the need for resilient, scalable, and intelligent IT systems has become mission-critical.
The organization is currently executing a multi-year enterprise technology transformation, focused on modernizing legacy systems, migrating to hybrid and cloud-native environments, enhancing cybersecurity capabilities, and building next-generation data platforms. These initiatives are central to maintaining our competitive advantage in a highly dynamic and regulated industry.
We are seeking a Senior Vice President, Information Technology to lead global IT strategy, infrastructure, and operations across our investment banking and capital markets platforms. This executive will oversee the design, implementation, and management of enterprise-wide technology systems that support trading, risk management, client services, and regulatory compliance.
Reporting directly to the CIO, the SVP will play a critical role in shaping the organization’s technology roadmap, ensuring operational excellence, and driving innovation across a complex global environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Lead and execute the organization’s global IT strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives across investment banking, trading, and financial services operations.
• Oversee enterprise-wide technology infrastructure, including trading platforms, market data systems, cloud environments, and enterprise applications.
• Drive modernization of legacy systems through cloud adoption, microservices architecture, and platform engineering practices.
• Ensure high availability, performance, and resilience of mission-critical systems supporting real-time trading and financial transactions.
• Establish and maintain robust IT governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks aligned with financial regulations.
• Partner with cybersecurity leadership to strengthen enterprise-wide security posture and data protection strategies.
• Lead large global teams responsible for infrastructure engineering, IT operations, application support, and enterprise architecture.
• Manage IT budgets, capital expenditures, and cost optimization initiatives across global operations.
• Oversee vendor relationships, including cloud providers, financial technology vendors, and enterprise software partners.
• Implement advanced IT service management (ITSM) frameworks to improve service delivery and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with front-office, risk, and operations teams to support technology-driven innovation in trading and financial analytics.
• Provide executive-level reporting on IT performance, risk, and transformation initiatives to senior leadership and board committees.
• Drive adoption of emerging technologies, including AI, machine learning, and real-time data platforms.
Job Qualifications and Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• MBA or advanced degree in Technology or Business strongly preferred.
• 20+ years of progressive leadership experience in enterprise IT, financial technology, or global infrastructure management.
• Proven experience leading large-scale IT organizations within investment banking, capital markets, or financial services environments.
• Deep expertise in low-latency systems, trading platforms, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise architecture.
• Strong understanding of financial industry regulations and compliance frameworks.
• Experience managing global teams and complex, mission-critical IT environments.
• Demonstrated success in delivering large-scale technology transformation programs.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing multi-million-dollar IT budgets.
• Experience working with executive leadership and presenting to board-level stakeholders.
Personal Capabilities and Qualifications
• Strategic technology leader with a strong operational mindset.
• Exceptional leadership and team-building capabilities across global organizations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in complex technical environments.
• Ability to balance innovation with operational stability and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence executive stakeholders.
• High level of accountability, integrity, and commitment to excellence.
• Ability to thrive in high-pressure, fast-paced financial environments.
Strategic Support
The Senior Vice President, Information Technology, will serve as a key advisor to executive leadership on technology strategy and innovation.
Strategic contributions include:
• Supporting enterprise growth through scalable and resilient technology infrastructure.
• Driving digital transformation initiatives across trading, risk management, and client platforms.
• Enhancing data-driven decision-making through advanced analytics and real-time data systems.
• Strengthening IT governance and compliance frameworks in alignment with global regulatory requirements.
• Enabling innovation through the adoption of AI, automation, and next-generation financial technologies.
Working Conditions
• Executive leadership role within a global financial services organization.
• High-performance environment supporting mission-critical financial systems.
• Collaboration with international teams across multiple time zones.
• Frequent interaction with senior executives, regulators, and industry stakeholders.
• Periodic travel required for global operations and strategic initiatives.
Job Function
Executive leadership role responsible for overseeing global information technology strategy, infrastructure, application systems, and operational performance within a large-scale financial services and capital markets environment.
Compensation & Benefits
Total Compensation Package: $350,000 – $485,000
Compensation includes:
• Competitive executive base salary
• Performance-based annual bonus tied to business and operational outcomes
• Long-term equity and deferred compensation plans
• Executive retirement and wealth management programs
• Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision coverage
• Leadership development and executive education programs
• Paid executive leave and flexible work arrangements
• Global travel and executive-level benefits package
Why Join Us
This is an opportunity to lead technology at the heart of the global financial system. As Senior Vice President, Information Technology, you will shape the infrastructure that powers high-value transactions, supports real-time market activity, and drives innovation across investment banking and capital markets.
You will work alongside top-tier financial professionals, technologists, and executive leaders to build resilient, secure, and scalable systems that define the future of financial services.
For technology leaders seeking a role that combines strategic influence, technical complexity, and global impact, this position offers the scale, responsibility, and opportunity to make a lasting mark in one of the most dynamic industries in the world.
