Director Of Technology / Director Of Engineering
Location : Century City, CA (Onsite 2x per week) Total Compensation : Up to $300,000 Industry : Financial Services (Private Equity or related finance preferred)
About the Role Our client, a well-established financial firm in Century City, is seeking a Director of Technology / Director of Engineering to lead technology strategy, integration, and innovation across the organization. This individual will be both a strategic thinker and hands-on technologist, capable of maintaining and enhancing complex systems while guiding the firm toward future adoption of AI and machine learning solutions. The ideal candidate is systems-agnostic, deeply technical, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced financial environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the firm's full technology landscape, ensuring all systems, applications, and integrations operate efficiently and securely.
- Evaluate, document, and optimize the backend infrastructure, identifying opportunities for stronger connectivity across platforms.
- Partner with firm leadership to define and execute a forward-looking technology roadmap, including AI / ML initiatives.
- Integrate and streamline multiple financial and operational systems to ensure data integrity and performance.
- Serve as a bridge between business and technical teamstranslating complex system interactions into clear, actionable insights.
- Manage vendor relationships, oversee system upgrades, and ensure compliance with security and financial regulations.
- Mentor and develop technical staff, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and excellence.
Requirements
Must-Have Qualifications
Finance industry experience background in financial services required (private equity, wealth management, or related sectors strongly preferred).Systems integration expertise hands-on experience working with and connecting tools such as O365, ADP, TechVera, DocuSign, Tamarac, DDW, Vonage, CAIS, RegED Compliance, Wealthscape, Tello, Charles Schwab, and eMoney.Foundational knowledge of AI / ML awareness of applications and potential use cases for future implementation within the firm.Strong communication and articulation skills able to explain complex technical challenges across non-technical audiences.Hands-on technical leadership willing to dig into existing systems to assess the current state and develop better integrations and efficiencies.Qualifications
10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, ideally within a financial institution or technology-driven finance environment.Proven ability to modernize legacy environments while maintaining operational stability.Strong project management and vendor oversight skills.Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master's or MBA preferred).