IT Director

Figure is a leading fintech company transforming the trillion-dollar financial services industry using blockchain technology. We're seeking an experienced IT Director to oversee our IT operations and ensure our technology infrastructure, applications, and services are robust, scalable, and secure.

This role requires a strategic leader with a deep understanding of the fintech landscape who can guide our IT team and shape the technology strategy to support our growth and innovation.

• Lead IT strategy and operations, developing and implementing IT strategies aligned with business goals.
• Oversee IT systems and infrastructure to ensure reliability, maintaining high availability and performance of critical systems.
• Build, mentor, and lead a desktop support team, ensuring efficient and effective end-user support.
• Foster close collaboration between the IT and Engineering teams to drive and support the execution of the business strategy.

Requirements:

• BS/BA or greater in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a similar field.
• ~12+ years of IT implementation and support experience in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• ~ Leadership experience in an IT or similar role; Experience leading the IT strategy for a company, bonus points for a track record of transitioning from start-up to scale-out.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and growth opportunities.
• Company quarterly performance-based bonus.
• Equity stock options package.
• Employer-funded comprehensive health, vision, dental insurance, and wellness program for employees and their dependents.
• Employer-funded life and disability insurance coverage.
• In-office, remote, and hybrid work location options.
• Home office and technology stipend for those working outside of a traditional office more than 75% of the time.
• Flexible time-off plan to empower employees to take the time off that they want and need.
• Continuing education reimbursement.