IT Director

Job Description : IT DIRECTOR CANADA the opportunity to create and lead all aspects of information technology for a rapidly growing boutique financial services firm (30-40% year on year). The Director, IT will be instrumental in implementing best practices in all IT infrastructure components, including but not limited to enterprise architecture with an emphasis on integration, capital planning and budgeting, project management, hardware and software selection and security. The Director, IT will join a team with direct mentorship and exposure to senior leadership. Beyond technical capabilities, the individual must demonstrate an ability to work well in a dynamic, creative, and entrepreneurial environment and look to grow and add value to the company in the long term. There is real scope for this opportunity to develop into a Chief Technology Officer position in the future as the firm continues to expand. Implement best practices with respect to company-wide IT strategy Recommend options for optimal enterprise architecture with emphasis on system integration and co-ordinate implementation Improve and maintain an enterprise database Ensure the availability, security, and integrity of data Work closely with internal and/or external clients to assess business requirements, develop reporting - requirements and deliver reports, dashboards, or storybooks. Leverage BI tools (QLIK) to deliver value-added business and portfolio analysis for various end- users; train staff on various tools to create/pull their own reports Identify and manage privacy, data protection, and compliance requirements to help meet stakeholders’ expectations Oversee IT team with a plan to scale it up strategically BSc/BA Computer Science, Data Management or related field Minimum 18 years’ experience in the IT field Minimum 3 years’ experience in database management & data analytics (ideally with Qlik Sense and NPrinting from a backend development and architecture perspective) Experience in the financial sector, specifically real estate or mortgages would be an asset Web skills of HTML, CSS, JavaScript and Bootstrap would be an asset Advanced level of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access Must be a self-starter; this role suits an individual who likes a challenge, is resourceful and organized Must be flexible, adaptable and proactive in trouble shooting problems and issues Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal & written English) Leads by example in demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and continuous process improvement

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