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Vise · 2 weeks ago

Director of Information Technology

positionNew York, NY
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$135K/yr - $155K/yr
date6+ years exp

Vise is an AI-powered asset management platform designed for financial advisors, and they are seeking a Director of Information Technology to set and execute the IT strategy while managing systems and infrastructure. The role involves overseeing corporate IT functions, ensuring security and compliance, and driving operational excellence as the company grows.

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Responsibilities

Define and execute Vise’s corporate IT strategy, ensuring scalability, resilience, and security as the company grows
Oversee all corporate systems and infrastructure, including productivity tools, identity and access management, endpoint management, and office/network environments
Own IT support operations, covering asset lifecycle, onboarding, distributed workforce support, and employee technology experience
Drive security and compliance initiatives, including SOC 2 readiness, risk management, and alignment with regulatory requirements; embed “secure by default” and “zero trust” principles into IT operations
Partner with Engineering, Legal, Compliance, and People Ops to ensure cross-functional alignment on security and regulatory priorities
Manage IT vendors, consultants, and budgets to optimize operational efficiency and security posture
Oversee and deliver key IT projects and programs, including infrastructure upgrades, office buildouts, and business continuity planning
Act as a strategic advisor to leadership on IT governance, emerging risks, and opportunities to leverage technology for business advantage

Qualification

IT leadership experienceSaaS-based environmentsSecurity protocolsSOC 2 readinessTechnical acumenCross-functional collaborationRisk managementExceptional communicationLeadership skills

Required

6-8 years of progressive IT leadership experience, ideally with 3+ years in financial services, fintech, or a related regulated industry
Deep understanding of how the various functions of a regulated financial services business operate (e.g. Compliance, Finance, Risk, Treasury, Audit, Outsourcing)
Expertise in scaling SaaS-based, Apple/macOS-first environments, including identity and access management, endpoint security, and compliance frameworks
Strong security-first mindset, with hands-on knowledge of modern protocols (SAML, OAuth, SCIM), email security standards (SPF, DKIM, DMARC), endpoint protection, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
Proven experience driving SOC 2 readiness and audits, and aligning IT processes with industry regulations and compliance standards
Proven success in building and leading high-performing teams, managing vendors and budgets, and driving cross-functional collaboration in fast-paced environments
Technical acumen to partner with engineering and security teams, with proficiency in scripting (Python, Bash, etc.) and understanding of adversary tactics and security best practices
Track record of driving operational excellence at scale—balancing strategic vision with execution, favoring automation, and ensuring security, compliance, and risk reduction
Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to bring clarity to ambiguity, influence at the executive level, and act as a trusted thought partner to technical leaders

Benefits

Unlimited PTO and great benefits, including $1 medical insurance
401k plan with generous matching and self-directed brokerage account option
Access to investment management and free financial advice from one of our partner RIA firms
Paid lunches at our NYC office
Career growth and development opportunities

Company

Vise

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Vise is an AI-driven investment management platform for financial advisors.
dateFounded in 2016
location
New York, New York, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://vise.com

H1B Sponsorship

Vise has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (5)
2024 (3)
2023 (1)
2022 (3)
2021 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$128M
Key Investors
Ribbit CapitalSequoia Capital
2021-05-18Series C· $65M
2020-12-15Series B· $45M
2020-05-12Series A· $14.5M

Leadership Team

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Samir Vasavada
Co-Founder & CEO
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Zoran Basich
Head Of Content
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