IT Manager, AlphaSights
$125k
Option to WFH on Fridays
4-5 days a week in office
Connecting businesses with industry professionals
Open for applications
Connecting businesses with industry professionals
1001+ employees
Open for applications
$125k
Option to WFH on Fridays
4-5 days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To unlock humanity’s knowledge and power progress for professionals, businesses, and society.
Role
Who you are
- This role is ideal for an operationally-minded individual with extensive technical experience across various IT disciplines, who is excited to grow alongside the IT systems, processes, and infrastructure in a rapidly expanding environment
- Comprehensive understanding of hardware, software, networking, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and data management
- Familiarity with programming languages, software development methodologies, and application architecture
- Knowledge of data warehousing, business intelligence, and data visualisation tools to derive insights and support decision-making
- Awareness of trends such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain, and the Internet of Things (IoT) and their potential business impact
- Ability to plan, execute, and monitor IT projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget
- Knowledge of IT policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance and mitigate risks
- Experience in negotiating and managing contracts with technology vendors
- Ability to develop and manage IT budgets effectively
- A Master’s degree in a technical or science discipline
- CISSP or equivalent certification
- Start-up experience preferred
- Certification in project management (e.g., PMP®, PRINCE2™, Scrum Master)
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to align IT strategy with overall business goals and objectives
- Leadership: Ability to inspire and motivate IT teams and collaborate effectively with other senior executives
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Change Management: Ability to lead and manage change initiatives within the organization
- Financial Acumen: Understanding of financial concepts to make informed decisions about IT investments
What the job involves
- We are a digital enterprise where continuous uptime and a seamless IT experience are pivotal to our success
- The IT Engineering Manager role is a highly visible and valued opportunity for the right candidate to make an immediate impact in the Americas region
- Based in New York, this position will also oversee IT operations for our offices in New York and San Francisco
- From day one, you will be entrusted with key areas of responsibility and expected to manage your own time effectively
- You must maintain a positive, problem-solving mindset and approach your work and the company’s IT environments with a genuine sense of ownership
- Being proactive, creative, and enjoying interaction with colleagues are essential attributes
- We expect you to continuously look for ways to improve your work while being dedicated to helping the wider team succeed
- Develop and execute the IT strategy for the Americas, aligned with the region’s overall business goals
- Drive innovation by identifying and adopting cutting-edge technologies
- Lead digital transformation efforts to enhance operational efficiency and user experience
- Champion the integration of emerging technologies to foster business growth
- Oversee the implementation and maintenance of robust cybersecurity and information security measures
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations and data protection standards
- Manage and optimise the IT infrastructure to support business operations
- Evaluate and implement scalable and efficient cloud solutions
- Build and lead a high-performing IT team, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation
- Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities for team members
- Evaluate and select technology vendors and partners
- Negotiate contracts and ensure vendor performance meets business expectations
- Develop and manage the IT budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness and resource optimization
- Provide regular financial reporting and analysis
Our take
Businesses often invest significant time and effort into finding expert knowledge in a process that can be a difficult and arduous. AlphaSights bridges the gap between businesses and industry experts by sourcing people with relevant knowledge so businesses don't have to.
Through the use of artificial intelligence, AlphaSights is able to provide an end-to-end service for businesses whilst rigorously complying with company requirements. A central, ever-evolving system allows the company to keep on top of the new and most relevant industry professionals in real-time to provide tailor-made and effective service.
AlphaSights supports private equity funds, hedge funds, consultancies, Fortune 500 companies and Social Impact & Non-Profits.
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Meet the team
178 people
Martin, Manager, Consulting
Our mission
We serve the world's top investors and business leaders. Our success relies on us fielding an elite team that clients see as an extension of their ownInsights
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4% employee growth in 12 months
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Employee endorsements
Career progression
"AlphaSights has 2 instances per year in which employees can be chosen for elevation, as early as with 1 year experience the person can get a..."
Funding (1 round)
Jan 2008
$8.4m
SEED
Total funding: $8.4m
Company benefits
- Comprehensive medical benefits (health, vision, and dental)
- Subsidised lunch programme, corporate gym discounts, monthly team events, free breakfast & snacks
- Professional development opportunities that work to ensure that you’re supported, along with an opportunity for internal upward mobility as our growing team continues to scale
- A team-oriented, strong supportive culture that emphasises professional development and celebrating success
- Holiday allowance, excl. public holidays
Company HQ
City of London, London, UK
Articles
Leadership
Max Cartellieri
(Co-Founder & Co-CEO)Began their career as a Consultant at McKinsey & Company. They then went on to co-found Ciao where they served as the Co-CEO for 7 years before co-founding AlphaSight.
Andrew Heath
(Co-CEO)Began their career as an Associate at The Boston Consulting Group. They then spent 7 years as a Managing Director at GoIndustry DoveBid.
People progressing
After joining AlphaSights back in September 2019 as part of the Lateral Recruitment function, Pip has helped to grow teams across the business and elevated to Senior Recruitment Associate and now Talent Acquisition Manager.
After graduating in 2016, Will joined AlphaSights as part of the Client Services Team. Since then they have moved on to become a Senior Account Manager & Team Lead and now serve as the Vice President of Consulting.
People breakdown
Working location
100%
Hybrid
Last updated on 04 December 2024
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at AlphaSights
- We believe that investing in DEI is the right thing to do and is vital to driving progress. We go the extra mile to build teams of people with diverse backgrounds and experiences because diversity of thought drives innovation and knowledge diffusion which creates value for our clients, employees and society
- Diversity: We strive to build diverse teams, so we heavily invest in identifying and attracting top talent with diverse backgrounds and experiences
- Equity: Fair and equal treatment is in our DNA. Our processes, culture and values are designed to ensure everyone is treated equitably and with respect
- Inclusion: Our community is vibrant and we want all employees to have a feeling of belonging at AlphaSights. Through our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) we provide support and community for employees globally
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