CTO

LKP SECURITIES LIMITED

Job Description: Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Location: Andheri, Mumbai

Role Overview:

As a CTO, you will be responsible for executing a comprehensive technology strategy that aligns with our business goals and supports our growth plans. You will be responsible for leading the technology strategy, architecture, and execution for the Equity Broking business and other financial offerings like mutual funds, insurance, Advisory, PMS, AIF etc. This role will drive digital transformation, ensure robust trading platform performance, build innovative client solutions, and maintain strong cybersecurity and compliance standards. The CTO will work closely with business, operations, compliance, and product teams to deliver scalable, secure, and customer-centric technology solutions in line with regulatory requirements (SEBI/Exchange guidelines).

Key Responsibilities

Technology Strategy & Architecture

• Define and execute the technology roadmap aligned with the company's vision for equity broking, wealth management, and digital platforms.
• Lead innovation in algo trading, API integrations, digital onboarding, mobile trading apps, and advanced analytics solutions.
• Foster a culture of agility, automation, and continuous improvement.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives (cloud migration, automation, micro-services adoption).

Platform Development & Infrastructure

• Oversee design, development, and performance of trading platforms, order management systems (OMS), risk management systems (RMS), and back-office solutions.
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and ultra-low latency trading infrastructure.
• Drive migration to cloud/hybrid infrastructure where appropriate.

Trading Systems & Integrations

• Oversee trading platform development and integrations (Order Management, Risk Management, RMS, UCC, KYC, DP systems).
• Collaborate with exchanges, clearing corporations, and depositories for smooth operations and compliance.
• Ensure system uptime, order latency performance, and data security at enterprise level.

Team Leadership & Delivery

• Build and mentor a multidisciplinary technology team (engineering, infrastructure, cybersecurity, DevOps, QA).
• Foster a delivery culture emphasizing agility, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Manage vendor relationships and evaluate new fintech solutions.

Risk, Security & Compliance

• Implement robust cybersecurity, data privacy, and disaster recovery protocols.
• Ensure systems comply with SEBI, NSE/BSE, CDSL/NSDL, and other regulatory requirements.
• Proactively monitor risks related to technology, fraud, and data breaches.

Digital Innovation & Client Experience

• Enhance customer experience through intuitive mobile and web platforms.
• Implement AI/ML-driven solutions for personalization, fraud detection, and advanced analytics.
• Integrate with fintech partners and payment ecosystems for seamless customer journeys.
• Partner with business teams to conceptualize and pilot new digital products or trading capabilities.

People & Vendor Management

• Lead and mentor a high-performing technology team across engineering, infrastructure, and product functions.
• Manage vendor relationships (exchanges, software providers, data providers, cybersecurity vendors).
• Build a strong DevOps and agile delivery culture.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: B.Tech/M.Tech in Computer Science/Engineering or related field; MBA preferred.
• Experience: 15+ years of technology leadership, with at least 7-10 years in capital markets/stock broking/fintech/financial services.
• Proven expertise in trading platform architecture, order routing, RMS, algo trading, APIs, and digital platforms.
• Experience in leading digital transformation in equity broking or fintech companies.
• Strong knowledge of SEBI regulations, exchange technology frameworks, and industry compliance norms.
• Exposure to blockchain, AI/ML, and next-gen technologies in financial markets.
• Demonstrated ability to scale technology for millions of trades/users with high resilience and low latency.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.