Chief Technology Officer

Brown Investment Advisory, a rapidly growing investment management and trust company, is currently seeking a Chief Technology Officer within our Fells Point office in Baltimore, MD.

Position Summary:

The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is responsible for establishing the company’s technical vision and leading all aspects of the company’s technology development.  This includes the operational responsibilities of all systems and systems staff.  The CTO is given significant latitude to determine approaches, procedures and methodologies for accomplishing the work.  This position experiences high, frequent short deadlines requiring frequent overtime.  The work environment is usually hectic with continual periods of high stress.  The position requires frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 15 lbs; walking or standing to a significant degree, and may require sitting for long hours at a personal computer.

Summary of Job Responsibilities

The duties of the position include but are not limited to:

• Build and manage a top-flight technology team and oversee research and development of new technology
• Establish technical and service level standards and ensure adherence to them across the firm’s technology platform
• Provide visible leadership for the company within the technology universe of products and services provided
• Anticipate and react to major technology changes to ensure the maintenance of company leadership in the competitive landscape.
• Spearhead the development, implementation and communication of documented policies and procedures that support a structured IT environment
• Perform as a player/coach in the day to day duties of the Information systems staff
• Oversee all budgetary requirements of the Information Systems unit and ensure appropriate use of all expenditures
• Implement, maintain and test a high-availability Business Continuity Plan.
• Operational responsibility for the server room and 60+servers.  This includes all voice and data networks
• Oversight and support for five domestic and one international location
• Daily contact with Brown Advisory staff to provide technology direction and support
• Manage all vendor relationships, to include software, hardware, telecommunications, market data, staffing, disaster recovery, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

To qualify candidates must possess the following skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Microsoft, Cisco or equivalent certification
• Experience developing and growing a small troubled technology environment into a robust bullet proof production ready environment
• Capable of making solid decisions based on facts and good communications
• Must be able to lift heavy objects (up to 30 lbs)
• Vision, leadership and drive
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Proven project management skills
• Strong quantitative, analytical and interpersonal skills
• An ability to work in a fast paced, ever changing environment
• A compelling interest in developing staff, improving workflow and operational efficiency
• A desire to work in a small but growing firm that has a strong “teamwork" attitude in all areas
• A passion for the environment preferred

A competitive package of compensation and benefits is offered. Benefits include:

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Pre-tax parking
• 401(k)
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Paid Leave & Holidays
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Reimbursement

Please forward resume and cover letter to [Click Here to Email Your Resumé] or mail to:

Brown Advisory

Attn:  Human Resources

901 South Bond Street, Suite 400

Baltimore, MD 21231

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer