Job Title: Interim Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Location: New York, NY (Hybrid or Remote)
Type: Interim / Contract (6 months)
Hourly rate: $110 per hour
About the Role:
We're looking for an experienced Interim CTO to lead technology to join a fast-moving financial services firm during a period of strategic change. You'll work with the executive team to assess and evolve their tech platform, ensuring it meets the demands of scale, security, and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee engineering and infrastructure across trading, risk, and data platforms
- Evaluate and optimize existing systems for performance, reliability, and compliance
- Align technology with business and regulatory priorities
- Guide key decisions on architecture, vendor selection, and hiring
- Provide leadership and structure to the tech team during transition
What You Bring:
- CTO or senior tech leadership experience in finance or fintech
- Strong understanding of trading systems, financial data pipelines, and compliance
- Proven ability to lead in high-stakes, regulated environments
- Hands-on leadership with strong communication and execution skills
- Ready to start immediately or on short notice