Director of Information Technology

As the Director of Information Technology at Vise, you will set and execute the IT strategy while managing the systems and infrastructure that support our employees and business operations. You will implement best-in-class tools to build a scalable IT foundation, ensuring security, efficiency, and a seamless technology experience for our growing team. This role will be the go-to person for all Corporate IT functions, working closely with Engineering, Compliance, People Ops, and other key stakeholders to maintain a secure and productive IT environment. This role is onsite in NYC, in our SoHo office. 

What you bring on day one:

• 6-8 years of progressive IT leadership experience, ideally with 3+ years in financial services, fintech, or a related regulated industry.
• Deep understanding of how the various functions of a regulated financial services business operate (e.g. Compliance, Finance, Risk, Treasury, Audit, Outsourcing).
• Expertise in scaling SaaS-based, Apple/macOS-first environments, including identity and access management, endpoint security, and compliance frameworks.
• Strong security-first mindset, with hands-on knowledge of modern protocols (SAML, OAuth, SCIM), email security standards (SPF, DKIM, DMARC), endpoint protection, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
• Proven experience driving SOC 2 readiness and audits, and aligning IT processes with industry regulations and compliance standards.
• Proven success in building and leading high-performing teams, managing vendors and budgets, and driving cross-functional collaboration in fast-paced environments.
• Technical acumen to partner with engineering and security teams, with proficiency in scripting (Python, Bash, etc.) and understanding of adversary tactics and security best practices.
• Track record of driving operational excellence at scale—balancing strategic vision with execution, favoring automation, and ensuring security, compliance, and risk reduction.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to bring clarity to ambiguity, influence at the executive level, and act as a trusted thought partner to technical leaders.

What you will own:

• Define and execute Vise’s corporate IT strategy, ensuring scalability, resilience, and security as the company grows.
• Oversee all corporate systems and infrastructure, including productivity tools, identity and access management, endpoint management, and office/network environments.
• Own IT support operations, covering asset lifecycle, onboarding, distributed workforce support, and employee technology experience.
• Drive security and compliance initiatives, including SOC 2 readiness, risk management, and alignment with regulatory requirements; embed “secure by default” and “zero trust” principles into IT operations.
• Partner with Engineering, Legal, Compliance, and People Ops to ensure cross-functional alignment on security and regulatory priorities.
• Manage IT vendors, consultants, and budgets to optimize operational efficiency and security posture.
• Oversee and deliver key IT projects and programs, including infrastructure upgrades, office buildouts, and business continuity planning.
• Act as a strategic advisor to leadership on IT governance, emerging risks, and opportunities to leverage technology for business advantage.

Why join Vise:

• Opportunity to make a significant impact at a hyper-growth fintech start-up
• Competitive salary and equity
• Unlimited PTO and great benefits, including $1 medical insurance
• 401k plan with generous matching and self-directed brokerage account option
• Access to investment management and free financial advice from one of our partner RIA firms
• Paid lunches at our NYC office
• Career growth and development opportunities

Through the internal and market data Vise has collected, we expect the salary range for this position to be $135,000 - $155,000 per year, plus a competitive equity package. Your actual compensation will be determined based on your skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, Vise offers a wide range of comprehensive and inclusive employee benefits.

About Vise:

Vise is an artificial intelligence (AI) powered asset management platform designed specifically for financial advisors to build, manage and explain personalized portfolios. In today's world, AI is driving personalization across various industries, enhancing the way we shop, consume content, and engage with technology. Embracing this trend, Vise is leading the charge to bring this level of personalization to how we invest. Vise ushers in Wealth 3.0, moving beyond mutual funds and ETFs to offer personalized and automated portfolios. By harnessing the power of AI, Vise enables financial advisors to create tailored investment strategies that cater to each client's unique financial needs and goals.

Financial advisors are at the heart of this transformation, as their relationships with clients are essential to understanding and meeting each client's unique financial needs. With Vise, advisors can focus on nurturing these relationships instead of spending time building and managing portfolios. Our platform empowers advisors to create institutional-grade, personalized portfolios, automate their management, and explain valuable insights that enhance their expertise and service to clients. Vise is the outsourced sub-advisor, doing trading, rebalancing, and managing client portfolios fully automated on the advisor's behalf; Vise charges an AUM fee for its services. 

Our exceptional New York team comprises world-class Ph.D. quants, investment researchers, and engineers with experience at industry-leading firms like Citadel, Blackrock, Stripe, and Stanford. Combining top financial and engineering talent, we pride ourselves on delivering products faster and understanding our customers' needs better than anyone else in the market. Vise has garnered the support of prominent venture capital firms, raising over $130M from Sequoia Capital and Founders Fund, among others.

Vise celebrates and embraces diversity and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of experiences, backgrounds, and skills. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.