Chief Technology Officer

Berkeley Point Capital is one of the nation’s leading multifamily capital solutions providers. The firm boasts a 25+ year history and a servicing portfolio of over $26 billion representing in excess of 2,000 loans. This extensive and diverse national platform allows us to provide our clients with superior execution in every market in the country.

The Chief Technology Officer will bring experience in the strategic use of IT for competitive advantage and cost reduction, managing vendor relationships, understanding of network, systems and telephone infrastructure, and solid business and IT analysis skills to the company. The ideal candidate will have experience in commercial mortgage banking or commercial real estate related technology, operations, and data management. The ability to work with all levels of the organization, create and maintain productive relationships with outsourced vendors, handle multiple projects and meet deadlines is critical. The CTO will work with the management of the Parent Company’s Technology group and coordinate allocated resources for required technology tasks. The candidate must have demonstrated management and leadership capabilities and excellent writing and communication skills. **Duties include:** - Work closely with the Executive Management team to maintain and deliver IT services aligned with business strategy and growth, assist in overall company strategic planning as a member of the senior team - Develop company-wide IT policies, procedures and performance monitoring programs, that are aligned with Parent Company’s Technology group, to ensure both vendors and users are compliant with established corporate and contractual IT standards - Develop and implement an IT training plan for desktop and related software with IT vendors - Play a major role in company-wide data governance and data best practices, including data quality controls and usage of critical components of major systems; direct and advise users on data best practices - Manage and implement company wide integration including enterprise, application, and database platforms - Actively engage in day-to-day oversight of IT infrastructure, telephone, and outsourced vendor relationships - Ensure IT services are delivered to the company and users in accordance with contract service level agreements - Ensure an effective system for reporting problems and ensuring adequate resolution in line with vendor contract obligations is functioning properly - Manage and oversee all critical IT and application vendors, including Midland (servicing system), underwriting (Northshore/Closer), and infrastructure vendors - Develop and deliver management reports on IT performance, costs, and compliance - Oversee on-site desktop support staff - Create annual IT procurement and budget plans, work to negotiate best deals and pricing on infrastructure components and software as required - Cultivate and maintain industry relationships and grow existing stakeholder relationships as related to technology - Participate in industry conferences, symposiums and round-tables - Develop technology staff, hire new positions as required - Develop and maintain a strong relationship with the Parent Company’s Technology group

**CORE COMPETENCIES:** - Ability to strategically lead multi-year projects with numerous platforms, interfaces and customers/vendors - Sound background in technology management or operations management with a focus on IT vendor management - Strong organizational and analytical skill set - Project management skills and or project management certification essential - Excellent written, verbal and presentation skill set - Ability to balance multiple projects, work streams and stakeholders and deliver results - Demonstrated staff management ability - Ability to work in a collaborative environment with Parent Company’s Technology groups **QUALIFICATIONS:** - BA /BS degree, 10-15 years of experience in technology, project or operations management preferably in a senior level role - Strong proficiency in IT standard, policy setting, and IT compliance - Use of Microsoft Office suite software - Ability to travel as required