VP, Business Manager, Technology and Product

Job Description

Job Description

About Us

We are a a global financial technology firm serving over 200 of the world's leading financial institutions, including asset owners, broker-dealers, hedge funds, and lending banks. Since launching in 2001, we have become a trusted partner to the securities finance industry, offering a suite of Trading, Post-Trade, Data & Analytics, RegTech, and SaaS solutions that power efficiency and connectivity across global markets. Our trading platform processes more than $40 trillion in annual notional making us an integral part to the functioning of capital markets.

Headquartered in New York with offices across North America, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific we are proud to be Great Place to Work Certified in multiple countries. We are consistently recognized for excellence and innovation and offer an environment where talented people can make a real impact on the future of financial technology while growing their careers in a collaborative, global team.

Location : New York

Reports to : CIO and CPO (functionally overseen by Chief of Staff)

Team Overview

We are seeking a Vice President, Business Manager, Technology and Product to join us in New York. This is a critical leadership role that supports both the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Chief Product Officer (CPO) and is responsible for ensuring the effective execution of strategic priorities, operational excellence, and cross-functional coordination across our R&D organization.

As a private equity-owned company, we are focused on driving operational efficiency, scaling our technology and product functions (collectively known as R&D), and preparing for growth and acquisitions. This role plays a key part in partnering with leadership to meet the heightened expectations for strategic execution and business management that come with PE ownership.

We're looking for an experienced, results-driven operator who thrives in high-accountability environments. The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking, operational rigor, and strong communication skills.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead business operations across Technology and Product, including strategic planning, leadership meetings, and internal communications
• Drive operational efficiency across R&D by improving processes, streamlining decision-making, and holding teams accountable to execution plans
• Coordinate and track strategic initiatives, including proactively identifying and escalating risks, to ensure alignment with leadership priorities
• Collaborate with R&D leadership on resource capacity planning to support roadmap prioritization and successful execution
• Serve as the primary liaison between Technology / Product and cross-functional partners (e.g., Finance, Procurement, Legal, HR)
• Partner with Finance on budgeting and actuals reporting to ensure leaders have the right financial insights to inform decision-making
• Partner with Procurement to support vendor and contract management efforts, including expense control and alignment with budget targets
• Support development of high-impact executive presentations, including slide creation, content structure, and visual storytelling for CEO and Board audiences
• Own and maintain core tools including org charts, initiative trackers, dashboards, and planning frameworks
• Lead planning and execution of Tech / Product offsites and all-hands meetings
• Partner with the Chief of Staff to the CEO to ensure alignment with company-wide priorities and operational standards
• Support acquisition activities by coordinating information requests, managing timelines, and facilitating smooth due diligence and integration efforts

Required Skills

Role Location Benefits

Diversity & Inclusion

At EquiLend, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is respected and valued. We believe that a variety of perspectives drives innovation and strengthens our success. If you require any reasonable accommodations during the interview process, please let us know - we're here to support you.

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