Chief Technology Officer

Vice President of Technology / Chief Technology Officer

Remote (U.S.) | Monthly Travel Required | Direct Hire

A well-established financial services organization is seeking a hands-on technology executive to lead enterprise technology strategy, infrastructure modernization, cybersecurity, and large-scale platform transformation.

This is an opportunity to shape the future technology landscape of a growing organization by modernizing legacy systems, leading enterprise application migrations, strengthening cybersecurity, and driving automation initiatives that improve operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the organization's enterprise technology strategy and roadmap.
• Lead modernization of critical business platforms and enterprise applications.
• Direct complex system migrations, integrations, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Oversee enterprise infrastructure, cloud technologies, networking, and system availability.
• Establish and mature cybersecurity programs, governance, and risk management practices.
• Partner with executive leadership to align technology investments with business objectives.
• Manage third-party technology vendors, strategic partners, and outsourced service providers.
• Lead software development, infrastructure, and technology operations teams.
• Drive automation and AI initiatives that improve productivity and scalability.
• Build scalable, secure, and highly available technology environments.
• Establish technology standards, architecture, and operational best practices.
• Develop disaster recovery, business continuity, and incident response strategies.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive technology leadership experience.
• Experience leading enterprise technology transformation initiatives.
• Proven success overseeing complex application and infrastructure migrations.
• Strong background in enterprise architecture and systems integration.
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure and/or AWS).
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and enterprise security best practices.
• Experience leading infrastructure, networking, identity management, and enterprise operations.
• Strong vendor management and executive communication skills.
• Experience managing technology budgets and cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Financial services, banking, lending, or mortgage industry experience.
• Experience modernizing legacy platforms into cloud-based environments.
• Knowledge of enterprise servicing or transaction processing platforms.
• Experience implementing AI and intelligent automation initiatives.
• Familiarity with highly regulated environments.

Technical Environment

• Azure / AWS
• Microsoft Technologies
• Enterprise Infrastructure
• APIs & Systems Integration
• Cloud Architecture
• Cybersecurity
• Enterprise Applications
• Identity & Access Management
• Automation & AI
• Disaster Recovery
• Business Continuity
• Vendor Management

Compensation

• Competitive executive-level base salary
• Annual performance bonus
• Long-term incentive opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits package