Ascendo Resources
Chief Technology Officer (Fairfield County)
Ascendo Resources, Southport, Connecticut, us, 06890
Greenwich, Ct based role!
A newly formed, Federal Reserveregulated de novo bank focused on private credit and private equity investment activities for accredited investors.
About the Role This executive leadership role is responsible for building and overseeing the banks technology strategy, architecture, and infrastructure from inception, ensuring secure, scalable, and compliant systems that support the institutions investment and operational activities.
Responsibilities Define and execute the banks overall technology strategy, architecture, and roadmap. Lead the selection, implementation, and integration of core banking systems, investment operations platforms, data infrastructure, and third-party technology solutions. Establish technology governance, policies, and controls consistent with Federal Reserve supervisory expectations. Oversee cybersecurity, information security, data protection, and technology resilience across the institution. Partner with legal and compliance leadership to ensure technology systems support regulatory, privacy, and security requirements. Lead vendor evaluation, contracting, and oversight for all technology and fintech partners. Ensure operational readiness for technology-related regulatory examinations, audits, and supervisory reviews. Drive system documentation, change management, and technology risk remediation efforts as needed. Develop and deliver technology reporting and metrics for executive leadership and the Board.
Leadership & Strategy Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and executive team in shaping the banks technology vision. Build and lead internal technology teams, including hiring, organizational design, and performance management. Support growth initiatives by ensuring technology platforms scale efficiently with the banks investment activities. Balance innovation with security, stability, and regulatory discipline. Present technology strategy, initiatives, and status updates to the Board and relevant committees.
Qualifications Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; advanced degree preferred. 12+ years of progressive technology leadership experience within banking, fintech, alternative investments, or regulated financial institutions. Experience building or scaling technology platforms in a de novo bank or early-stage regulated environment strongly preferred. Strong understanding of technology requirements within a Federal Reserveregulated institution. Deep experience with core banking platforms, cloud infrastructure, data architecture, and systems integration. Demonstrated expertise in cybersecurity, information security, and regulatory technology controls. Proven ability to manage complex third-party technology and fintech vendor relationships. Executive-level communication skills with Boards, regulators, and senior leadership. Hands-on, pragmatic leadership style suited to a founding executive role.
A newly formed, Federal Reserveregulated de novo bank focused on private credit and private equity investment activities for accredited investors.
About the Role This executive leadership role is responsible for building and overseeing the banks technology strategy, architecture, and infrastructure from inception, ensuring secure, scalable, and compliant systems that support the institutions investment and operational activities.
Responsibilities Define and execute the banks overall technology strategy, architecture, and roadmap. Lead the selection, implementation, and integration of core banking systems, investment operations platforms, data infrastructure, and third-party technology solutions. Establish technology governance, policies, and controls consistent with Federal Reserve supervisory expectations. Oversee cybersecurity, information security, data protection, and technology resilience across the institution. Partner with legal and compliance leadership to ensure technology systems support regulatory, privacy, and security requirements. Lead vendor evaluation, contracting, and oversight for all technology and fintech partners. Ensure operational readiness for technology-related regulatory examinations, audits, and supervisory reviews. Drive system documentation, change management, and technology risk remediation efforts as needed. Develop and deliver technology reporting and metrics for executive leadership and the Board.
Leadership & Strategy Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and executive team in shaping the banks technology vision. Build and lead internal technology teams, including hiring, organizational design, and performance management. Support growth initiatives by ensuring technology platforms scale efficiently with the banks investment activities. Balance innovation with security, stability, and regulatory discipline. Present technology strategy, initiatives, and status updates to the Board and relevant committees.
Qualifications Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; advanced degree preferred. 12+ years of progressive technology leadership experience within banking, fintech, alternative investments, or regulated financial institutions. Experience building or scaling technology platforms in a de novo bank or early-stage regulated environment strongly preferred. Strong understanding of technology requirements within a Federal Reserveregulated institution. Deep experience with core banking platforms, cloud infrastructure, data architecture, and systems integration. Demonstrated expertise in cybersecurity, information security, and regulatory technology controls. Proven ability to manage complex third-party technology and fintech vendor relationships. Executive-level communication skills with Boards, regulators, and senior leadership. Hands-on, pragmatic leadership style suited to a founding executive role.