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 servi
