Hudson River Trading (HRT) is looking for a Head of IT to lead the Information Technology team. You will manage a diverse team of IT operations and engineering professionals, and collaborate with various departments to align technology solutions with business goals. This position requires a strategic leader who excels in both people management and hands-on technical work to ensure the best possible outcomes.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, vision, and direction to develop and implement comprehensive IT strategy and systems across the firm
Lead and develop managers, across various teams within IT operations and engineering
Prioritize projects and initiatives based on their necessity and impact, aligning with team and firm-wide goals
Identify and prioritize technical debt by triaging new and existing projects
Collaborate on technical architecture and design decisions across various disciplines and teams within the firm
Ensure IT operations are thoroughly documented and tracked to enable data-driven decision-making
Maintain pristine support to provide our end users with an exceptional digital experience
Develop and implement scalable infrastructure and automation solutions to ensure seamless growth and optimal efficiency across the firm
Maintain security and compliance as fundamental priorities in all IT initiatives and projects
Administer systems, write code, and move equipment as needed – no task is too small

Qualifications

5+ years experience leading global technology teams in high-growth tech-centric companies
Exceptional leadership skills with a focus on staff development and team building
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; capable of working with diverse teams and stakeholders
Well-versed in project management, service management, and agile methodologies
Extensive knowledge of modern cloud computing, IaaS/IaC, and SaaS platforms
Extensive knowledge of endpoint management and security for macOS, Windows, and Linux
Substantial knowledge of various APIs, methods, and systems integrations
Substantial knowledge of developer workflows, including code repositories, revision control, CI/CD pipelines, and the SDLC

Annual base salary range of $200,000 to $300,000. Pay (base and bonus) may vary depending on job-related skills and experience. A sign-on and discretionary performance bonus may be provided as part of the total compensation package, in addition to company-paid medical and/or other benefits.