IT Director 16740913

Cherry Bekaert•Charlotte, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekaert is working with a small financial services company in Uptown Charlotte searching for a Systems and Data Engineer . This role will be a full-time hire and will need to sit on site in Uptown Charlotte daily. Position Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced professional to join our team as senior systems and data engineer. This individual will have a unique opportunity to design, develop, and implement a series of technology enhancements with the potential to drive significant scale and efficiency improvements across the firm. Additionally, this role will oversee data management and will help identify how the firm can leverage and analyze data in new and powerful ways. This role provides broad exposure across all aspects of the business, allowing for the development of new skill sets and significant career growth opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, systems engineering, information technology, or a related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications are a plus.
Direct experience with systems integration, data management, and straight through processing.
Mastery of Microsoft Excel and proficiency in other financial software and analytical systems.
Strong programming and database management skills.
Strong quantitative skills.
Interest in artificial intelligence (AI) and its business applications.
An ability to communicate technical concepts in a simple, straightforward manner.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
A team player and an entrepreneurial attitude to excel in a small company environment.
Strong attention to detail.
Intellectual curiosity, passion and self-motivation.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a financially related role or business is preferred.

Responsibilities

Infrastructure and Systems Management Evaluate current workflows by understanding existing processes, systems, and service providers.
Identify the inputs, outputs and key performance indicators across each workflow with an aim to identify opportunities for process enhancements.
Develop and recommend an overall systems architecture, including internally developed applications and the utilization of third-party service providers and/or software to increase efficiency, productivity, and scalability across workflows.
Oversee the implementation and execution of the systems architecture plan.
Data Management and Integration Oversee the collection, storage and retrieval of data across investment and non-investment functions.
Design and build interfaces facilitating accuracy and efficiency within data entry processes.
Assist with the automation of existing data analysis techniques performed in Microsoft Excel, which may include building macros, templates and other automation tools.
Innovation and Scale Evaluate and implement emerging artificial intelligence technologies.
Develop innovative ways to add quantitative rigor to the investment process, including how we evaluate hedge fund managers, industry trends, and investment risks and opportunities.
Apply a process-driven approach to identify opportunities to scale both existing and new capabilities in a systematic and repeatable way.
Contribute to the overall growth and success of the firm, including stepping outside defined responsibilities to assist wherever needed.