Director of Technology

Arootah (Client); United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Arootah is hiring a Director of Technology to lead the technology strategy for an asset/ family office client base. You will oversee security, architecture, and infrastructure while guiding the full stack of applications and systems.

The role emphasizes proactive cyber defense, disaster recovery, and regulatory compliance, with responsibility for roadmaps and executive advisory. Ideal candidates bring 6+ years in a director-level tech role within investment environments, strong vendor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, CE, IS, or related field.
• 6+ years as Director of Technology at an Alternative Asset Firm or family office.
• Strong information security, IT architecture, and infrastructure expertise.
• Experience with Investment Tech vendors (Calypso, Murex, Eagle, Aladdin, Bloomberg, FactSet).
• Understanding of regulated investment management processes.
• Budget and resource planning expertise.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice to Alternative Asset Firm and Family Office clients.
• Support the CTO in managing the full technology stack including software, hardware, and cybersecurity.
• Lead the design, development, and deployment of new applications and systems.
• Implement proactive cybersecurity, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.
• Optimize IT infrastructure for both office-based and remote distributed teams.
• Oversee IT staff and ensure adherence to technology policies and regulatory requirements.
• Develop technology roadmaps that align with business needs.
• Advise senior leadership on strategic direction of the Technology team.

Skills

Leadership

Cybersecurity

IT Architecture

Regulatory compliance

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Job description

About the Company

Arootah is a talent solutions firm purpose-built for the alternative investment industry. We advise and we execute, covering the full talent spectrum from entry to exit across five services: Talent Acquisition, Fractional Leadership, Talent Development, Retention & Compensation, and Transition.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice to Alternative Asset Firm and Family Office clients


• Support the CTO in managing the full technology stack including software, hardware, and cybersecurity


• Lead the design, development, and deployment of new applications and systems


• Implement proactive cybersecurity, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning


• Optimize IT infrastructure for both office-based and remote distributed teams


• Oversee IT staff and ensure adherence to technology policies and regulatory requirements


• Develop technology roadmaps that align with business needs


• Advise senior leadership on strategic direction of the Technology team

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field


• 6+ years of experience as a Director of Technology at an Alternative Asset Firm or family office


• Strong technical expertise in Information Security, IT Architecture, and Infrastructure


• Experience with Investment Technology vendors (e.g., Calypso, Murex, Eagle, Aladdin, Bloomberg, FactSet)


• Understanding of business processes in regulated investment management environments


• Expertise in budget and resource planning

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or other relevant graduate degree