FHN Financial is an industry leader in fixed income sales, trading and strategies for institutional customers in the US and abroad. With an average daily trading volume of over $7bn, FHN Financial transacts business with approximately one-half of all domestic depository institutions with portfolios larger than $100 million. Complementing its unique distribution capabilities are a range of additional products and services, including debt capital markets, public finance, interest rate derivatives, loan trading and consulting, asset liability management, portfolio accounting, and institutional investment advisory to assist with balance sheet management.

Job Description

FHN Financial, a division of First Horizon Bank, is seeking a dynamic and visionary Chief Information Officer (CIO) to advance the firm’s technology platform through the use of innovative solutions and a collaborative approach that ensures alignment with business objectives and rigorous compliance standards. The CIO will report to the FHN Financial COO/CFO and, as a player-coach, will lead a team of 30 professionals in the areas of application development, network infrastructure, data center and telecommunications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive technology strategy aligned with business objectives, ensuring a seamless and compliant integration of new technology and solutions into the firm’s existing technology platform.
• Spearhead initiatives to identify, evaluate, and implement emerging technologies, fostering a culture of innovation and staying ahead of industry trends.
• Oversee the enhancement of our web-based platforms, ensuring a user-friendly and interactive experience for customers and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop a robust and scalable technology infrastructure that supports the firm's growth and future requirements.
• Lead a high-performing technology team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Evaluate and manage relationships with technology vendors, ensuring the selection of partners aligned with the firm's strategic goals.
• Establish processes for continuous monitoring of technology systems, performance metrics, and industry trends.
• Implement and maintain robust IT risk management practices including cybersecurity and business resiliency/disaster recovery measures, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and safeguarding sensitive information, and interface with the First Horizon CIO to ensure alignment with overall corporate technology standards and priorities.
• Ensure that IT audit and documentation standards are consistently met.
• Oversee a team of professionals supporting network infrastructure, data center, telecommunications, and other hardware requirements.

Qualifications

• Candidate should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a technology-related field.
• Minimum of ten years’ experience as a technology leader in the financial industry, preferably within a broker-dealer setting
• Familiarity with and ability to implement emerging solutions, including AI, machine learning, algorithmic trading, and data architecture and intelligence.
• Strong project management skills, with ability to collaborate across a diverse group of stakeholders and identify cost-effective solutions utilizing both in-house and external development resources.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills
• In-depth knowledge of financial systems, trading platforms, and regulatory compliance requirements
• Strategic thinker with the ability to align technology initiatives with business goals.
• Familiarity with managing on-prem servers, cloud technology and storage area networks

Familiarity with Microsoft 365, Nutanix, VMware and Agile development tools