Cabrera Capital Markets ยท 1 day ago
Director - Programming
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/StaffCabrera Capital Markets is seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Programming to lead their programming team and drive technology solutions that enhance efficiency and innovation. The role involves overseeing the development and optimization of programming tools and workflows across various functions, as well as building and managing a high-performing technical team.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership and direction for the programming team, ensuring alignment with firm-wide business objectives
Oversee the design, development, and deployment of programming solutions to automate workflows, improve data integrity, and drive decision-making
Partner with senior leaders across business units (Equities, Fixed Income, Origination, etc.) to understand technical needs and deliver impactful solutions
Collaborate with business leaders to design predictive models that support market trend analysis and investment decision-making
Build and manage a high-performing programming team: recruiting, mentoring, and providing career development opportunities
Ensure best practices in code management, data security, documentation, and process standardization
Lead the adoption of new technologies, tools, and methodologies to stay ahead of industry standards
Identify opportunities to apply AI-driven automation in data processing, compliance monitoring, and reporting functions
Manage projects end-to-end, ensuring delivery within timelines and budgets
Represent the programming function in executive discussions and provide insights on technology strategy
Lead the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) tools to enhance data analytics, trading models, and operational efficiency
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Advanced programming expertise in Python (pandas, NumPy, automation scripting); experience with SQL and data visualization tools
Proven leadership experience managing technical teams in financial services, capital markets, or related industries
Strong understanding of financial workflows, trading systems, and regulatory requirements
Strong understanding of AI concepts, frameworks, and applications relevant to financial services, including natural language processing (NLP), predictive analytics, and algorithmic modeling
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business solutions for stakeholders
Excellent project management, communication, and decision-making skills
Ability to leverage AI and machine learning techniques to automate data validation, anomaly detection, or performance forecasting
Preferred
Knowledge of emerging technologies such as machine learning, AI, or cloud-based solutions preferred
Company
Cabrera Capital Markets
Cabrera Capital Markets financial services firms that consist of two affiliated, privately-held, employee-owned entities.
Founded in 2001
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Cabrera Capital Markets has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (2)
2024 (2)
2022 (1)
2021 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Martin Cabrera
CEO & Founder
F
Frank Sinatra Jr.
Managing Director
Recent News
2024-12-18
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