Director of Engineering - Institutional Risk Technology

We are seeking a Director of Engineering to lead a growing Institutional Engineering organization focused on delivering innovative risk and analytics solutions for institutional investors. This role will oversee multiple engineering teams and engineering leaders, with approximately 20-25 direct and indirect reports, while partnering closely with Product, Go-to-Market, and client-facing stakeholders to deliver complex, enterprise-grade solutions. The ideal candidate will come from an investment bank, asset manager, hedge fund, private equity firm, fintech, market data provider, or risk technology company and possess deep expertise in Credit Risk and/or Market Risk platforms, financial risk frameworks, and institutional investment workflows. This position requires a strong technical leader with architectural depth, organizational leadership experience, and the ability to engage directly with sophisticated institutional clients. New York City, NY (Hybrid, 2-3 Days Per Week) Compensation: $250,000 - $330,000 Base + Annual Bonus + EquityResponsibilities:Strategic LeadershipLead, mentor, and grow a high-performing engineering organization supporting institutional investment solutionsManage engineering managers, architects, and software engineering teams across multiple initiativesEstablish engineering goals, operating metrics, and delivery processes that drive execution and accountabilityPartner with senior leaders across Engineering, Product Management, and Go-to-Market functions to define strategy and execution plansBuild and scale teams capable of delivering business-critical capabilities for institutional investorsProduct & Technology LeadershipDrive the technical vision, architecture, and execution of institutional risk and analytics productsLead the integration of third-party risk technology platforms into a broader enterprise ecosystemCollaborate with Product and client stakeholders to define and prioritize strategic roadmapsGuide architectural decisions across cloud-native platforms, APIs, data pipelines, and distributed systemsChampion engineering excellence through modern development practices, automation, observability, security, and continuous deliveryClient & Business PartnershipServe as a senior engineering leader in discussions with institutional clients, prospects, and strategic partnersTranslate complex investment and risk management requirements into scalable technology solutionsWork closely with some of the largest investment organizations globally to ensure successful product adoption and deliveryHelp shape products that support sophisticated institutional investment and risk management workflowsRequired Qualifications:Required Experience10+ years of software engineering experience with significant leadership responsibilityDirector-level leadership experience or demonstrated readiness to step into a Director roleExperience managing large engineering organizations, including managers, architects, and software engineersProven success leading teams responsible for financial risk frameworks, risk analytics, or institutional investment technologyDeep domain expertise in Credit Risk and/or Market Risk systemsExperience working within:Investment BanksAsset ManagersHedge FundsPrivate Equity FirmsFinTech CompaniesMarket Data Providers (Bloomberg, ICAP/BrokerTec, or similar)Risk Technology PlatformsTechnical BackgroundStrong architectural expertise across modern cloud-native technologiesExperience with enterprise software platforms serving highly regulated financial institutionsKnowledge of microservices, APIs, distributed systems, data engineering, and security frameworksTrack record of delivering scalable, mission-critical financial applicationsLeadership & CommunicationExceptional communication and stakeholder management skillsComfortable interacting directly with institutional clients and executive stakeholdersCollaborative leadership style with an ability to influence across engineering, product, and commercial teamsPassion for building high-performing teams and developing engineering talentIf you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today. 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