Alternatives and Private Markets Middle Office Software Engineering Lead, MD

Jobtailor

Massachusetts

On-site

USD 260,000 - 360,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned technology leader to define and execute the long-term strategy for its Alternatives & Private Markets Middle Office platform ecosystem in the United States. You will drive platform modernization, cloud adoption, and governance across globally distributed teams, owning end-to-end delivery and risk reduction.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years of leadership in financial services technology, deep domain knowledge, and outstanding executive communication to align

Qualifications

15+ years leading large-scale technology organizations.
Deep experience within Asset Management, Alternative Investments, Private Markets, Capital Markets, or Financial Services.
Proven track record delivering technology transformation programs.
Experience managing global teams and complex stakeholder environments.
Strong knowledge of software engineering, architecture, cloud technologies, platform modernization, and operational resilience.
Experience supporting investment operations and regulatory obligations.

Responsibilities

Define and execute long-term technology strategy for Middle Office platform ecosystem.
Drive platform modernization, cloud adoption, and architecture simplification.
Lead end-to-end technology delivery including development, testing, release, and production support.
Establish governance, metrics, and standards across distributed teams.
Drive risk reduction, cybersecurity remediation, and regulatory compliance embedding.
Partner with business and leadership to align technology with business outcomes.

Skills

Technology Strategy Development

Cloud Migration Leadership

Application Modernization

Stakeholder Management

Operational Resilience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology

Tools

DevSecOps

Cloud Platforms

Regulatory Compliance

Job description

Define and execute the long-term technology strategy for the Alternatives & Private Markets Middle Office platform ecosystem
Drive platform modernization, cloud adoption, architecture simplification, and technology transformation initiatives
Develop and communicate a target-state architecture and multi-year investment roadmap aligned with business strategy and growth objectives
Provide thought leadership on emerging technologies, industry trends, and operational models within the Alternatives and Private Markets industry
Own end-to-end technology delivery across Middle Office platforms, including application development, quality engineering, release management, and production support
Ensure predictable execution of strategic initiatives while maintaining operational excellence and client commitments
Establish delivery governance, performance metrics, and execution standards across globally distributed teams
Lead large-scale transformation programs involving platform consolidation, re-architecture, modernization, and legacy technology decommissioning
Drive engineering excellence through modern software development practices, automation, DevSecOps, and AI-enabled productivity
Improve resiliency, availability, scalability, and performance of critical business platforms
Lead technology risk reduction efforts, including technical debt remediation, cybersecurity vulnerability remediation, infrastructure obsolescence, and operational risk reduction
Ensure regulatory, audit, and compliance requirements are embedded into engineering and operational processes
Partner with business, operations, product, and client-facing leadership teams to align technology priorities with business outcomes
Influence investment decisions, platform strategy, modernization priorities, and portfolio optimization efforts
Serve as the senior technology representative for the Middle Office domain with executive stakeholders and governance forums
Build partnerships across enterprise architecture, infrastructure, security, risk, and data organizations
Lead and develop a global organization of engineering, architecture, delivery, and production support professionals
Create a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Attract, retain, and develop technology talent
Build leadership bench strength and succession plans across critical technology functions
Manage technology budgets, strategic investment plans, and vendor relationships
Prioritize and optimize technology investments to maximize business value and risk reduction
Drive portfolio rationalization, platform consolidation, and application lifecycle management decisions

Requirements

15+ years of progressive technology leadership experience, including executive leadership of large-scale engineering organizations
Deep experience within Asset Management, Asset Servicing, Alternative Investments, Private Markets, Capital Markets, or Financial Services
Proven track record leading large technology transformation and modernization programs
Experience managing global teams and complex stakeholder environments
Strong knowledge of software engineering, application architecture, cloud technologies, platform modernization, and operational resilience
Demonstrated success delivering mission-critical platforms supporting front, middle, or back-office investment operations
Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder management skills
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field
Experience supporting Alternative Investment products including Hedge Funds, Private Equity, Private Credit, Real Assets, Infrastructure, or Fund Administration platforms
Experience leading cloud migration and application modernization initiatives
Knowledge of investment operations, transaction management, reconciliation, fund accounting, investor services, reporting, and regulatory obligations

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive leadership in technology strategy and transformation within the Alternatives and Private Markets sector, with a focus on cloud adoption, platform modernization, and operational resilience. Proven ability to manage global teams and deliver mission-critical platforms while ensuring compliance and risk management.

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