Vice President, Business Manager (Technology And Product)

About Us

We are a leading global financial technology company transforming how the securities finance industry trades, settles, and analyzes data. Our award-winning Trading, Post-Trade, Data & Analytics, RegTech, and SaaS solutions power efficiency, transparency, and innovation for over 200 of the world's top financial institutions. Every month, our platform supports over $2.4 trillion in executed transactions, a testament to our technology's impact and reliability.

With offices across North America, UK&I, and APAC, we bring together diverse teams of technologists, data experts, and business professionals who thrive on solving complex challenges at scale. We are Great Place to Work Certified in the US, UK, Ireland, and India and have been recognized for Diversity & Inclusion excellence as well as for being the Best Post-Trade Service Provider and Best Market Data Provider Globally (Securities Finance Times Industry Excellence Awards, 2023).

Founded in 2001 by ten of the world's leading financial institutions, we continue to shape the future of securities finance under the majority ownership of Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (WCAS) alongside founding shareholders and customers including Bank of America, Bank of New York, BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, National Bank of Canada, State Street, UBS and Wells Fargo.

Join us and be part of a company where global impact, innovation, and collaboration define how we work and what we build.

Reports to: CIO and CPO (functionally overseen by Chief of Staff)

Additional Information: As a strategic operations role this position would suit an experienced strategic operator who has previously held roles such as Chief Operating Officer, Chief of Staff, Business Manager, Head of Strategy, or Director of Business Operations supporting senior executives in technology or product-led organizations.

About us

We are seeking a Business Manager, Technology and Product to join us in New York. This is a strategic leadership role supporting both our Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Chief Product Officer (CPO), focused on business management, operational planning, and cross-functional alignment across our technology and product organizations. The role does not involve direct ownership of technology delivery or product development teams.

As a private equity-owned company, we are focused on driving operational efficiency, scaling our technology and product functions (collectively known as R&D), and preparing for growth and acquisitions. This role plays a key part in partnering with leadership to meet the heightened expectations for strategic execution and business management that come with PE ownership.

We're looking for an experienced, results-driven operator who thrives in high-accountability environments. The ideal candidate brings a balance of strategic thinking, operational rigor, and strong communication skills, with the confidence to influence at the executive level.

What you'll do

• Lead business operations across Technology and Product, including strategic planning, leadership meetings, and internal communications
• Act as a strategic partner to the CIO and CPO, driving the business and operational rhythm of the R&D organization rather than managing technical or product delivery teams.
• Drive operational efficiency across R&D by improving processes, streamlining decision-making, and holding teams accountable to execution plans.
• Coordinate and track strategic initiatives, proactively identifying and escalating risks to ensure alignment with leadership priorities.
• Collaborate with R&D leadership on resource capacity planning to support roadmap prioritization and successful delivery.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Technology/Product and cross-functional partners, ensuring clear communication and effective collaboration.
• Partner with Finance on budgeting and performance reporting to provide leaders with the insights needed for sound decision-making.
• Partner with Procurement to support vendor and contract management, ensuring expense control and alignment with budget targets.
• Develop high-impact executive presentations, crafting clear and compelling materials for CEO and Board audiences.
• Own and maintain core tools including org charts, initiative trackers, dashboards, and planning frameworks.
• Lead the planning and execution of Tech/Product offsites and all-hands meetings.
• Partner with the Chief of Staff to the CEO to ensure alignment with company-wide priorities and operational standards.
• Support acquisition activities by coordinating information requests, managing timelines, and facilitating seamless due diligence and integration efforts.

What we need

• Proven experience managing complex, cross-functional business operations or program management within technology and/or product organizations
• Strong strategic thinking and operational discipline, with a proven ability to drive measurable outcomes and process improvements.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with experience producing polished, executive-level PowerPoint materials.
• Comfortable working closely with C-level executives, balancing competing priorities and delivering under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-accountability environments.
• Experience supporting M&A activities, including due diligence and integration coordination, is highly desirable.
• Highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented, with excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills

Role Location Benefits

• Hybrid Working: Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely for up to 100 days each year.
• Generous Vacation Days: Vacation days increase as you progress in your career with EquiLend.
• Discretionary Annual Cash Bonus: A discretionary annual cash bonus to reward your performance and contributions to the company's success.
• Health and Dental Insurance: Comprehensive health and dental insurance coverage is available from your first day.
• 401(k) Employer Matching Contribution Plan: Our 401(k) plan includes employer matching contribution available from day one.
• Compensation: The annual base salary range for this role is $160,000 - $180,000, plus a performance-based annual bonus. This range is a general guideline; final offers consider factors such as role scope, candidate experience, internal equity, and market factors.

Diversity & Inclusion

At EquiLend, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is respected and valued. We believe that a variety of perspectives drives innovation and strengthens our success. If you require any reasonable accommodations during the interview process, please let us know - we're here to support you.

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