Wealth Operations Technical Lead

Bessemer Trust - Woodbridge, NJ

Hiring: Wealth Operations Technical Lead Company: Bessemer Trust Location: Woodbridge, NJ Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:00:06 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Agile, Bitbucket, CI/CD, Change Management, Docker, GraphQL, REST, React, Scrum, Stakeholder Management, Systems Integration, Terraform, Wealth Management About the job Experience: •10+ years of experience in financial services, with a strong focus on software design. •119 years, Bessemer Trust has operated continuously in a single line of business, independently owned by one family. Required Skills: •Operations Technology Leadership •Co-own the operations technology roadmap with the Head of Operations, aligning near- and long-term initiatives with business strategies and client needs. •Define the target architecture for key operations platforms supporting custody and client operations, including post-trade processing, asset servicing, fees, data and tax operations, and trust accounting. •Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the firm’s full operations technology stack, taking ownership of all tools, platforms, and integrations. •Oversee and continuously improve back-office systems and integrations, with a primary focus on trust accounting and custody platforms (e.g., Global Plus). •Partner with operations teams to translate business needs into technology solutions that streamline workflows and improve efficiency. •Ensure stability, scalability, and performance of operational systems supporting daily business functions. •Identify, design, and implement new technology solutions to enhance operational capabilities and drive efficiency across the organization. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field •Operational familiarity with Agile/Scrum frameworks for managing and delivering projects. •Operational familiarity with CI/CD pipelines using tools like BitBucket, Docker and Terraform. •Knowledge of designing, developing, and managing APIs on platforms like WSO2, REST and GraphQL •Knowledge of IT infrastructure and operational technology platforms. •Understanding of investment operations, including custody management, asset servicing, and trust accounting. •Operational familiarity with transaction processing for equity, mutual funds, ETFs, and fixed-income instruments. •Strong strategic thinking with the ability to connect technology decisions to business outcomes. •Proven experience leading complex initiatives from concept through production and ongoing support. •Proven leadership in staff development, performance management, and team building. Compensation: •$160,000 - $230,000 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •Operational familiarity with transaction processing for equity, mutual funds, ETFs, and fixed-income instruments Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!