Chief Technology Officer (CTO) (Stamford)

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

About the Company

Dynamic quantitative finance firm specializing in multi-asset portfolios & machine learning

Industry

Financial Services

Type

Privately Held

Founded

2012

Employees

51-200

Specialties

• quantitative investing
• statistical arbitrage
• mathematics
• trading
• fintech
• engineering
• computer science
• and data science

About the Role

The Company is in search of a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to spearhead the enhancement of its technology infrastructure. The successful candidate will be responsible for evaluating the current systems and recommending improvements to meet the increasing computational demands and bolster cybersecurity. This pivotal role demands a strategic leader with a proven track record in managing and scaling technology teams, particularly in high-performance computing environments. The CTO will work closely with multiple technology teams to align initiatives, define a long-term technology roadmap, and oversee the implementation and integration of new systems and tools, ensuring a seamless transition and minimal disruption to operations.

Applicants for the CTO position at the company should hold a Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. degree in Mathematics, Statistical Modeling, Computer Science, or a related STEM field, and have a minimum of 5 years' experience in managing technology infrastructure, preferably in a C++ / Python / Linux environment. The role requires a leader with strong quantitative and communication skills, who can stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry best practices to maintain a competitive edge. The CTO will be instrumental in driving infrastructure improvements across the organization, and as such, must possess a strategic mindset and the ability to foster cross-team collaboration.

Travel Percent

Less than 10%

Functions