Chief Technology Officer

Position Overview

Filion Capital is seeking a visionary and strategic Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead the firm's technology strategy and digital transformation. This executive role is responsible for leveraging technology as a competitive advantage, both internally for the firm's operations and externally across our investment portfolio. The CTO will architect our technology stack, drive data and analytics initiatives, oversee cybersecurity, and provide strategic counsel to portfolio companies on technology-driven value creation.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the technological future of a global investment firm and its portfolio.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute the firm's overarching technology strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and investment goals.
  • Lead the evaluation and implementation of a best-in-class technology stack to enhance investment analysis, deal sourcing, portfolio monitoring, and investor reporting.
  • Oversee all aspects of cybersecurity, data privacy, and IT infrastructure, ensuring the firm's systems and data are protected against internal and external threats.
  • Drive the firm's data and analytics initiatives, building integrated data platforms that generate actionable insights for the investment team and senior leadership.
  • Advise portfolio company leadership on technology strategy, digital transformation, IT infrastructure, and scaling operational systems.
  • Partner with the investment team during due diligence to assess technology stacks, intellectual property, and cybersecurity postures of potential investments.
  • Manage the technology budget and vendor relationships, ensuring cost-effective and scalable solutions.
  • Stay abreast of emerging technologies (e.g., AI, ML, blockchain) and evaluate their potential application within the firm and our portfolio.
About Filion Capital
Filion Capital is a global investment firm focused on building the future through strategic acquisitions, real assets, and growth equity opportunities. We originate and execute transactions across the U.S., Africa, and other global markets with a mandate to partner with founders, operators, and institutions to scale transformative businesses. We believe that technology is a fundamental driver of value and innovation in the modern economy.
Job Nature
Full Time
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field; MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
  • 15+ years of progressive technology leadership experience, with a background that combines strategic vision with hands-on execution.
  • Proven experience as a CTO, Head of Technology, or in a similar senior technology leadership role, ideally within financial services, private equity, or a portfolio company of a PE firm.
  • Deep expertise in building and securing scalable technology infrastructures, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), and enterprise software systems.
  • Strong understanding of data architecture, business intelligence, and analytics; ability to translate data into strategic insights.
  • Experience in cybersecurity risk management and implementing robust data protection protocols.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, including the investment committee and portfolio company CEOs.
  • Strategic, business-minded leader with a proven ability to leverage technology to create tangible value.
  • Experience with international operations and a global mindset is highly desirable.
Experience Requirements
15+ years
Job Location
Dallas, TX (Hybrid)
Annual Salary
The compensation package for the Chief Technology Officer is highly competitive and includes a significant base salary, a performance-based annual bonus, and eligibility for firm equity and carried interest participation. Total compensation will be commensurate with the seniority and impact of this executive role.
What We Offer
  • A seat on the firm's executive leadership team with a direct voice in firm strategy.
  • A comprehensive executive compensation package with firm equity and carried interest participation.
  • The opportunity to build and scale the technology function for a rapidly growing global investment platform.
  • A dual-focused role with impact on both internal operations and external portfolio value creation.
  • A platform to drive innovation and leverage technology as a core competitive advantage.
Job Level
Sr. Position

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