Company Description Alfa Capital Management is a premier capital management firm providing tailored financial solutions to individual and institutional clients across diverse investment needs. The firm offers services including investment and portfolio management, hedge fund solutions, wealth management, financial advisory, and access to private equity and alternative investments.
Alfa Capital
Management combines traditional investment principles with advanced quantitative models and analytics to deliver 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 aligns with each client’s objectives, risk profile, and long-term financial aspirations.
Role Description The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is a full-time, remote role responsible for defining and executing the firm’s technology vision in alignment with business and investment objectives. This role oversees software development efforts supporting investment platforms, data infrastructure, and client-facing tools, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security. The CTO leads architecture and product development initiatives, partnering with investment, risk, and operations teams to design technology solutions that enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.
Day-to-day responsibilities include setting IT strategy and roadmaps, managing technology projects, guiding engineering teams, and establishing best practices for data management, cybersecurity, and system integration. The CTO also evaluates emerging technologies, builds vendor and partner relationships, and ensures compliance with relevant financial, data privacy, and security regulations.
Qualifications
Strong background in Software Development, including experience with modern programming languages, APIs, cloud platforms, and integration with data and analytics systems.
Demonstrated expertise in IT Strategy and Technology Architecture, with the ability to design scalable, secure, and resilient systems for financial services or similar regulated environments.
Experience in Product Development, leading end-to-end lifecycle from concept and requirements through design, implementation, testing, and ongoing improvement.
Proven Project Management skills, including planning, prioritization, stakeholder coordination, and delivery of complex technology initiatives on time and within budget.
Advanced understanding of quantitative and data-driven environments, including familiarity with market data, risk models, and analytics tools used in investment management.
Leadership experience managing multidisciplinary technology teams, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and continuous learning in a remote or distributed setting.
Knowledge of cybersecurity, data privacy, and regulatory requirements relevant to financial services and asset management.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear business impact for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field; equivalent professional experience considered.
Prior experience in asset management, hedge funds, fintech, or capital markets technology is strongly beneficial.