Director of Technology Business Operations (Fintech)

TL;DR

Director of Technology Business Operations (Fintech): Operating the Office of the EVP, Technology & Engineering to amplify impact across a global organization of 500+ employees with an accent on strategic execution, technical stewardship, and operational cadence. Focus on translating strategy into OKRs/KPIs, driving technical RFC processes, and optimizing delivery velocity using DORA/SPACE metrics.

Location: Onsite in Seattle, Washington. Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Salary: $205,000–$275,000 annual base + 20% target bonus

Company

hirify.global, a Morningstar company, provides high-quality financial data and software tools for investors and financial professionals.

What you will do

• Translate overall technology strategy into executable OKRs, KPIs, and investment theses, ensuring alignment between budgets and capacity.
• Run the technical RFC process and technology review cadence to maintain design-doc hygiene and crisp decision records.
• Manage the enterprise technology portfolio, resolving cross-team dependencies and driving the critical path for initiatives.
• Build and operate the leadership rhythm, including weekly staff meetings, QBRs, and technical deep dives.
• Craft executive-level communications for the board and town halls, serving as a proxy for the EVP in key decision forums.
• Champion engineering health by integrating SLIs/SLOs, DORA, and SPACE metrics into resourcing and priority calls.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 12+ years of experience in Engineering, Architecture, or Product/TPM roles, including senior leadership in a 500+ employee org.
• Ability to evaluate technical designs involving cloud architecture (AWS/GCP), data platforms (Snowflake), and AI/ML services.
• Expertise in OKR governance, portfolio management, and applying Team Topologies at scale.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders with high discretion.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including physical, emotional, and financial wellness incentives.
• Paid sabbatical program after four years of employment.
• Annual educational stipend and tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• 401k match and a shared ownership employee stock program.
• Generous allotment of vacation, sick, and volunteer days.
• Monthly transportation stipend and quarterly team-building events.