Director - Programming

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Programming to lead our programming team and drive technology solutions that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and innovation across the firm. This individual will oversee the development, deployment, and optimization of programming tools and workflows supporting critical functions in Equities, Fixed Income, Municipal Bonds, Origination & Investment Banking, Accounting, Operations, and Management.

The ideal candidate will bring deep industry experience, strong programming expertise, and demonstrated ability to build, mentor, and scale technical teams.

Essential Duties And 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

• 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.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies such as machine learning, AI, or cloud-based solutions preferred.