ESB Technologies
Overview
Our client is disrupting the RegTech space. Their B2B SaaS platform is an award-winning provider of post-trade surveillance and best execution software, delivering actionable insights across equities, derivatives, fixed income, and crypto markets. With patented technology using full depth-of-book order data, Surveyor significantly reduces false positives, allowing organizations to adhere to regulations without disrupting their business growth objectives. The Role
Our client is seeking an experienced and visionary VP of Engineering to lead their technology organization through an ambitious next phase of growth. You are deeply technical and highly strategic - a technical MBA-style leader who can architect solutions, scale teams, and act as a true thought partner to the executive team. As their most senior technical leader, you will work hand‑in‑hand with Product, Business Development, and executive leadership to scale their engineering capabilities globally and drive platform innovation. This role demands a hands‑on strategist who can use their capital‑markets lens to translate vision into execution to deliver bold results. What You\'ll Do
Strategic Leadership : Act as a strategic thought partner to Product and Business Development teams, translating business objectives into scalable technical roadmaps Team Building & Management : Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing engineering team across multiple time zones and markets Technical Excellence : Drive architectural decisions and maintain high code quality standards while ensuring system scalability and reliability Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver technical solutions that support rapid growth Hands-On Contribution : Roll up sleeves - whether conducting code reviews, troubleshooting critical issues, or contributing to key technical decisions Process & Culture : Establish engineering best practices, agile methodologies, and a culture of innovation within a fast-growing organization International Expansion : Lead technical initiatives to support global market expansion and regulatory compliance across jurisdictions About You
You are a transformational engineering leader who thrives on evolving established teams into high‑velocity, startup‑minded organizations. You understand that leading a team accustomed to traditional ways of working requires a unique blend of empathy, vision, and decisive action. As a change agent, you balance respect for institutional knowledge with the urgency of startup innovation - identifying team members who can grow with the new culture while making difficult calls when needed. You communicate the why behind change, helping veteran engineers see how new approaches will make their work more impactful and rewarding. Beyond leading engineers, you are a thought partner in shaping the long‑term vision of their offerings. You bring a strategic lens to where we’re headed - collaborating deeply with product, sales, and client stakeholders to define what’s next and guide us in building for the future. You stay current with emerging technologies not as an academic exercise, but with a sharp eye toward practical application - constantly evaluating how new tools, frameworks, and methodologies can accelerate their velocity, elevate product quality, and sharpen their competitive edge. Your leadership combines startup urgency with enterprise wisdom. You\'ll Be a Great Fit If You Have
Experience : 10+ years in senior leadership roles Industry Background : Proven experience at a startup in RegTech, FinTech, or adjacent financial services technology Technical Depth : Ability to understand core technologies (C++, Python, MySQL, .NET) and cloud platforms (AWS) Leadership Skills : Experience building and scaling engineering teams from 10-50+ engineers in house and outsourced Strategic Thinking : Ability to balance technical debt, feature development, and scalability initiatives Scrappy Mindset : Comfortable with ambiguity and resource constraints of a small but growing team Communication : Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to influence at all levels Global Perspective : Experience managing distributed teams and international product rollouts What Sets You Apart
Cultural Transformation : Proven track record of transforming established engineering teams into agile, startup-minded organizations Change Management : Experience leading reluctant teams through significant process and cultural changes while maintaining morale and productivity Technology Vision : Demonstrated ability to identify and implement emerging technologies that drive competitive advantage (AI/ML, modern cloud architectures, developer tooling) Talent Evolution : Coaching existing team members to embrace new methodologies while strategically upgrading team capabilities and making hiring decisions Deep Financial Markets Knowledge : Understanding of trading systems, market microstructure, and regulatory technology requirements Technical Modernization : Experience leading large-scale technology migrations and platform modernization initiatives Stakeholder Management : Managing up to executives and across to business leaders while protecting engineering team from unnecessary disruption Their Technology Stack
Core technologies include C++, Python, MySQL, .NET with services hosted in AWS. We work with large-scale market data processing, real-time surveillance algorithms, and enterprise-grade reporting systems. Location : Hybrid role based in Midtown, NYC.
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Our client is disrupting the RegTech space. Their B2B SaaS platform is an award-winning provider of post-trade surveillance and best execution software, delivering actionable insights across equities, derivatives, fixed income, and crypto markets. With patented technology using full depth-of-book order data, Surveyor significantly reduces false positives, allowing organizations to adhere to regulations without disrupting their business growth objectives. The Role
Our client is seeking an experienced and visionary VP of Engineering to lead their technology organization through an ambitious next phase of growth. You are deeply technical and highly strategic - a technical MBA-style leader who can architect solutions, scale teams, and act as a true thought partner to the executive team. As their most senior technical leader, you will work hand‑in‑hand with Product, Business Development, and executive leadership to scale their engineering capabilities globally and drive platform innovation. This role demands a hands‑on strategist who can use their capital‑markets lens to translate vision into execution to deliver bold results. What You\'ll Do
Strategic Leadership : Act as a strategic thought partner to Product and Business Development teams, translating business objectives into scalable technical roadmaps Team Building & Management : Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing engineering team across multiple time zones and markets Technical Excellence : Drive architectural decisions and maintain high code quality standards while ensuring system scalability and reliability Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver technical solutions that support rapid growth Hands-On Contribution : Roll up sleeves - whether conducting code reviews, troubleshooting critical issues, or contributing to key technical decisions Process & Culture : Establish engineering best practices, agile methodologies, and a culture of innovation within a fast-growing organization International Expansion : Lead technical initiatives to support global market expansion and regulatory compliance across jurisdictions About You
You are a transformational engineering leader who thrives on evolving established teams into high‑velocity, startup‑minded organizations. You understand that leading a team accustomed to traditional ways of working requires a unique blend of empathy, vision, and decisive action. As a change agent, you balance respect for institutional knowledge with the urgency of startup innovation - identifying team members who can grow with the new culture while making difficult calls when needed. You communicate the why behind change, helping veteran engineers see how new approaches will make their work more impactful and rewarding. Beyond leading engineers, you are a thought partner in shaping the long‑term vision of their offerings. You bring a strategic lens to where we’re headed - collaborating deeply with product, sales, and client stakeholders to define what’s next and guide us in building for the future. You stay current with emerging technologies not as an academic exercise, but with a sharp eye toward practical application - constantly evaluating how new tools, frameworks, and methodologies can accelerate their velocity, elevate product quality, and sharpen their competitive edge. Your leadership combines startup urgency with enterprise wisdom. You\'ll Be a Great Fit If You Have
Experience : 10+ years in senior leadership roles Industry Background : Proven experience at a startup in RegTech, FinTech, or adjacent financial services technology Technical Depth : Ability to understand core technologies (C++, Python, MySQL, .NET) and cloud platforms (AWS) Leadership Skills : Experience building and scaling engineering teams from 10-50+ engineers in house and outsourced Strategic Thinking : Ability to balance technical debt, feature development, and scalability initiatives Scrappy Mindset : Comfortable with ambiguity and resource constraints of a small but growing team Communication : Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to influence at all levels Global Perspective : Experience managing distributed teams and international product rollouts What Sets You Apart
Cultural Transformation : Proven track record of transforming established engineering teams into agile, startup-minded organizations Change Management : Experience leading reluctant teams through significant process and cultural changes while maintaining morale and productivity Technology Vision : Demonstrated ability to identify and implement emerging technologies that drive competitive advantage (AI/ML, modern cloud architectures, developer tooling) Talent Evolution : Coaching existing team members to embrace new methodologies while strategically upgrading team capabilities and making hiring decisions Deep Financial Markets Knowledge : Understanding of trading systems, market microstructure, and regulatory technology requirements Technical Modernization : Experience leading large-scale technology migrations and platform modernization initiatives Stakeholder Management : Managing up to executives and across to business leaders while protecting engineering team from unnecessary disruption Their Technology Stack
Core technologies include C++, Python, MySQL, .NET with services hosted in AWS. We work with large-scale market data processing, real-time surveillance algorithms, and enterprise-grade reporting systems. Location : Hybrid role based in Midtown, NYC.
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