Director of Technology & Innovation

New York City, NY - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 180000 - 280000

Posted on: 8 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Full-time

Description

Dowling Hales is more than just advisors; we are the architects of change in the insurance over a decade we have been the trusted advisor of choice dedicated exclusively to this dynamic sector.

Our teams values serve as the foundation upon which we build every client relationship tackle every challenge and make every decision. They are our guiding principles that define who we are and how we work.

Why should you join our Dowling team Because this is where talent meets opportunity!

The Role

Were looking for a Director of Technology & Innovation who can own the end-to-end transformation of our research and data systems. This isnt a role where youll be handed specifications youll be the architect of change working directly with senior leadership to identify opportunities design solutions and execute implementation. This is a unique opportunity to bring cutting-edge AI and modern data management practices to a well-established firm with valuable intellectual property spanning three decades.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the migration from traditional file servers to modern cloud-based infrastructure (SharePoint/cloud storage)
Design and implement AI-powered solutions to make 30 years of research data searchable interactive and actionable
Build internal tools that automate repetitive research tasks (data extraction report generation comparative analysis)
Partner with business stakeholders to identify high-impact automation opportunities
Develop a client-facing AI chat interface for research data access (Phase 2)
Establish data governance and quality standards for AI readiness
Integrate with existing systems (Blue Matrix portal research platforms)
Manage relationships with offshore development resources as needed
Drive the adoption of new technologies across the organization through change management

What Success Looks Like

Year 1: Complete data migration implement internal AI search/chat capabilities automate 3-5 key research workflows
Eliminate manual processes like Excel-based article tagging
Enable analysts to focus on high-value work instead of data entry
Create measurable efficiency gains across research and investment banking teams

What We Offer Company Benefits & Perks

Opportunity to be the founding technical leader in a profitable established firm
Direct partnership with C-suite executives
Significant autonomy to shape technical strategy
Medical Dental and Vision Insurance (Premium cost sharing between the company and employee)
Health Savings Contribution by the Company to your account
Company Paid Basic Life Insurance AD&D and Long Term Disability Insurance
Enrolled in our 401 (k) plan immediately upon hire
Eligibility to participate in the companys ESOP plan after 1 year of employment
Bonus Program
Reimbursement for select gym and fitness memberships
Unlimited PTO
On-site Coffee/Snacks/Beverages
Lunch is provided daily

Location: NYC office with remote work flexibility and occasional travel to our Connecticut office

Requirements

5 years of experience in technical product management or engineering leadership roles
Hands-on experience with AI/ML implementation particularly LLMs and RAG systems
Strong background in data migration and infrastructure modernization
Experience with both buying and building technical solutions
Proven ability to work independently and drive projects without detailed specifications
Excellent communication skills to work with non-technical stakeholders
Experience managing change in traditional organizations. Youll have the mandate and support from senior partners to modernize legacy systems.
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in financial services investment banking or insurance sectors
Familiarity with research publishing and content management systems
Background in management consulting or similar client-facing roles
Experience with SharePoint migrations and Microsoft ecosystem
Track record of building client-facing data products
Masters degree in Computer Science Data Science Information Systems or MBA with technical focus

Technical Skills

Proficiency in Python JavaScript and modern web frameworks
Experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred given SharePoint integration)
Knowledge of vector databases and semantic search
Familiarity with tools like LangChain OpenAI APIs and document processing
Understanding of data security and compliance requirements

Salary Description

$180000 - $280000 base salary

Required Experience:

Director

Full-timeDescriptionDowling Hales is more than just advisors; we are the architects of change in the insurance over a decade we have been the trusted advisor of choice dedicated exclusively to this dynamic sector.Our teams values serve as the foundation upon which we build every client relationship...