The Profile Group, Inc. - A Technical Placement Firm

CTO (sorry - position just filled) Job: 09-FWME

Boston, MA

A fast growing Investment Management firm that  specializes in Natural resource investments with offices in London, Boston and Hong Kong is seeking a Chief Technology Officer who will be based in the Boston office and who: 

·         Can conceptualize, launch and deliver multiple, sound technology solutions as needed throughout the organization

·         Works comfortably and communicates effectively with senior management in addition to managing and supervising both software engineers and network staff.

·         Has an understanding and proven track record over several years in IT strategy delivery, and excellent awareness of the strategic goals and ability to define and influence those goals.

·         Has experience and knowledge of best practices related to IT service delivery management.

·         Has experience with technology architecture strategy.

·         Has knowledge of telecommunications (including video), data center management, information management, systems design and architecture, capacity planning and current state of hardware development and utilization.

·         Can establish technical standards and ensure adherence to them for project development and company operations.

·         Can develop and maintain an appropriate IT organizational structure that supports the needs of the business.

·         Can lead IT strategic and operational planning to achieve business goals by fostering innovation, prioritizing IT initiatives, and coordinating the evaluation, deployment, and management of current and future IT products and systems across the organization.

·         Can identify opportunities for the appropriate and cost-effective investment of financial resources in IT systems and resources, including staffing, sourcing, purchasing, and in-house development.

·         Can ensure IT system operation adheres to applicable laws and regulations, including SEC and other guidelines.

·         Can keep current with trends and issues in the IT industry, including current technologies and prices. Advise, counsel, and educate Executive Team members on their competitive or financial impact.

·         Can establish lines of control for current and proposed information systems.

·         Can direct development and execution of an enterprise-wide disaster recovery and business continuity plan.

·         Can approve, prioritize, and control projects and the project portfolio as they relate to the selection, acquisition, development, and installation of major information systems and the development of software projects

·         Can ensure continuous delivery of IT services through oversight of service level agreements with end users and monitoring of IT systems performance.

·         Can supervise recruitment, development, retention, and organization of all IT staff in accordance with the Company’s budgetary objectives.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

·         Bachelor of Science degree in the field of computer science or business administration. Master’s degree in one these fields preferred.

·         Working knowledge of Microsoft business platform: SQL server database, .Net (WinForms and Asp.Net) SQL Reporting Services

·         Working knowledge of modern network principal’s experience managing and/or directing an IT operation.

·         Experience in the investment service industry preferred

·         Experience in strategic planning and execution.

·         Good understanding of computer systems characteristics, features, and integration capabilities.

·         Experience with both hardware and software systems design and development from business requirements analysis through to day-to-day management.

·         Proven experience in IT planning, organization, and development.

·         Excellent understanding of project management principles.

·         Strong leadership skills

·         Demonstrated ability to apply IT in solving business problems.

·         In-depth knowledge of applicable laws and regulations as they relate to IT.

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