VP, Director of Information Systems

1. Oversee the security scalability and reliability of the companys technology infrastructure while managing a cost effective and flexible model that is aligned with business goals and objectives.
2. Manage servers networks endpoints applications and data integration ensuring timely and accurate delivery of critical information and minimizing downtime.
3. Plan and implement security measures to protect computer systems networks applications and data. Lead the firms efforts to ensure safety and security from cyber threats and the remediation of cyber vulnerabilities. Manage and mitigate cyber risk as appropriate with consideration to the organizations risk profile.
4. Design maintain evaluate and enhance business continuity / disaster recovery plans and incident response plans and procedures.
5. Work with departments across the firm to leverage technology to drive workflow automation through batch processing data integration and routine feed maintenance.
6. Resonsible for disciplined approach to change management including thorough problem solving root cause analysis remediation and comprehensive documentation as applicable.
7. Collaborate with the Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Compliance Offer to establish review and update IT related policies procedures and guidelines.
8. Assist with oversight of IT related functions performed by third party service providers.
9. Work closely with the SVP Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer and other management team members to prioritize manage and lead projects and ongoing enhancements to drive continuous never-ending improvement maintain a competitive advantage in our industry deliver outstanding internal and external customer service.
10. Lead the technology department with an emphasis on mentoring training and working side by side with IT and resources from other departments to foster an environment that promotes ongoing expansion of cross-disciplined skills.
11. Research emerging technologies and staying abreast of application advancement and service provider evolution to proactively identify practical use cases to improve company operations.
12. Assist in the development and presentation of technical education to help end users adapt to new systems workflows and security protocols including coordination with third party subject matter experts as deemed appropriate.
13. Nurturing a department culture that provides outstanding internal and external customer service.
14. Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelors degree in information technology computer science or related field preferred; Masters preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years professional-level experience in information systems/technology
• Extensive knowledge of LAN/WAN firewalls VPN routing protocols for managing connectivity cloud storage network systems and systems administration
• Understanding security protocols and best practices to protect the organization employees and clients from threats.
• Knowledge or automating repetitive tasks for increased productivity a plus.
• Experience with database design ETL tools SQL coding and report writing applications with optimization of queries and project management a plus
• Ability to analyze information evaluate alternatives make appropriate recommendations for strategic and enterprise solutions and maintain accurate detailed and timely documentation.
• Functional knowledge of finance and interest in the investment business.
• Supervisory experience.
• Effective communication and strong organizational skills.
• Resourceful analytical person who thrives when addressing unpredictable challenges.
• The aptitude and interest for both technical and business issues and the communication skills required to interact with technical and non-technical associates.
• Willingness to work outside of normal work hours for special projects.

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