Engineering Lead WealthTech & Investment Data

Job Title: Head of IT / Engineering Lead – WealthTech & Investment DataLocation: Ghatkopar West, Mumbai (Hybrid)Reports To: CTO / CEOExperience: 15+ Years (5+ in IT Leadership within Fintech, Hedge Funds, or Asset Management)note more than 22years experience and must be current;y residing in MumbaiClient:20 years old global FinTech platform consolidating and analyzing data from thousands of banks, custodians, and fund managers. We empower 300+ top global private banks, family offices, and wealth-tech firms with actionable financial insights.Role OverviewLead our technology infrastructure and IT operations to ensure maximum reliability, security, and scalability. You will drive digital transformation, oversee cloud and low-latency infrastructure, and support real-time data ingestion for complex investment analytics platforms.Key ResponsibilitiesIT Strategy & Leadership: Align IT roadmap with business goals; build and manage high-performing DevOps, cloud, and systems engineering teams.Infrastructure & Operations: Architect and scale high-availability hybrid/cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP) supporting real-time data feeds and market integrations (Bloomberg, Refinitiv, OMS/EMS).Cybersecurity & Compliance: Implement robust security frameworks to safeguard high-value portfolio data in accordance with global standards (SEC, FCA, GDPR).Stakeholder & Vendor Management: Partner with quant and data science teams to optimize analytics platforms; manage IT budgets and vendor contracts.Required QualificationsDegree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.15+ years of IT experience, including strong leadership in capital markets, wealth management, or hedge fund tech environments.Deep expertise in cloud architectures, cybersecurity, and real-time/high-frequency data processing.Hands-on familiarity with financial data platforms and market data integration.IT Leadership & StrategyCloud Architecture (AWS / Azure / GCP)WealthTech & Investment Data ManagementFinancial Data Ingestion (Bloomberg / Refinitiv / FIX Protocol)High-Availability Infrastructure & DevOpsCybersecurity & Regulatory Compliance (GDPR / SEC)Distributed Computing & Big Data (Spark / Kafka / Data Lakes)Containerization (Docker / Kubernetes)contact - bdm@intellisearchonline.net M 9341626895