IT Equity Finance Lead

MUST be local to New York City, Hybrid Schedule at least 3 days onsite

Salary: Up to $350k plus bonus

No Sponsorship Available

IT Lead for Equity Finance with proven experience in building and managing securities lending systems and Synthetic Prime platforms. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in synthetic prime brokerage, equity swaps, and securities financing technology, with a track record of delivering large-scale, mission-critical platforms.

This role requires both strong technical acumen and leadership capability, overseeing system architecture, delivery, and support for a global synthetic prime and securities lending business. The IT Lead will partner closely with trading, operations, risk, and business stakeholders to deliver technological solutions that drive efficiency, regulatory compliance, and business growth.

Major Responsibilities:

Technology Strategy & Leadership

• Define and own the technology roadmap for synthetic prime and securities lending platforms.
• Lead design, development, and delivery of systems supporting equity swaps, securities lending, and equity financing workflows.
• Partner with business leaders to align technology strategy with business objectives and market opportunities.

Platform Architecture & Development

• Lead the implementation and integration of third-party and in-house systems for synthetic prime, swaps, and stock loan.
• Ensure seamless integration of securities lending and swap systems with trading, risk, and finance platforms.
• Provide technical architecture guidance and oversight on technology stack selection and design decisions.
• Strengthen risk and control frameworks for trade booking, reconciliation, margin, and settlement.

Team & Stakeholder Management

• Lead and mentor development and support teams responsible for synthetic prime and securities lending systems.
• Engage with trading desks, operations, and risk teams to ensure high-quality technology support.
• Manage vendor relationships for third-party platforms and integration.

Qualifications

• Experience: 10+ years in financial technology with direct experience building and managing securities lending and equity swap platforms.
• Domain Knowledge: Deep understanding of synthetic prime brokerage, securities lending, equity swaps, and equity finance products.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead global teams, influence senior stakeholders, and deliver large-scale