Chief Technology Officer

Company Description Alfa Capital Management is a premier capital management firm delivering high-quality financial services to individual and institutional clients across diverse investment needs. The firm offers investment and portfolio management, hedge fund solutions, wealth management, financial advisory, private equity and alternative investments, as well as quantitative research and analytics-based advisory. Alfa Capital Management combines traditional investment principles with advanced quantitative models to create data-driven, high-performance strategies. Its disciplined, research-driven approach emphasizes personalized investment strategies, quantitative risk management, strategic asset allocation, and dynamic portfolio optimization. The firm is committed to transparent, client-centric service that supports sustainable wealth creation and long-term financial security.
Role Description The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is a full-time, remote role responsible for leading Alfa Capital Management’s technology vision, strategy, and execution across the organization. This role oversees the design and development of technology platforms that support investment management, analytics, risk systems, and client-facing solutions. The CTO will manage software development teams, define scalable system architecture, and ensure seamless integration between trading, portfolio, and reporting systems. Daily responsibilities include setting IT strategy, prioritizing technology initiatives, overseeing product development cycles, and coordinating cross-functional projects with investment, operations, compliance, and client service teams. The CTO will also establish best practices for cybersecurity, data governance, and vendor management while fostering a culture of innovation, reliability, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
Demonstrated expertise in Software Development and Product Development, including leading engineering teams and delivering robust financial technology platforms.
Proven experience in IT Strategy and Technology Architecture, with the ability to design scalable, secure, and high-performance systems for data-intensive environments.
Strong Project Management skills, including planning, prioritization, stakeholder communication, and delivery of complex, multi-team initiatives.
Extensive background in financial services or fintech, ideally with exposure to investment management, quantitative research, trading systems, or risk management tools.
Advanced proficiency in modern development stacks, cloud infrastructure, APIs, data engineering, and security best practices.
Collaborative leadership style with the ability to build, mentor, and retain diverse, high-performing technology teams in a remote environment.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear business recommendations for senior leadership and clients.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field; advanced degree (MBA, MS, or similar) is preferred.
Experience working in regulated financial environments and familiarity with compliance, data privacy, and cybersecurity frameworks.

Work arrangement
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