a global technology company making life-changing financial products and services available to more people nationwide, as it reshapes the financial services ecosystem. By using machine learning, a vast data network and a sophisticated AI-driven approach, provides comprehensive consumer credit and residential real estate solutions for its partners, their customers, and investors. Its proprietary API and capital solutions integrate into its network of partners to deliver seamless user experiences and greater access to the mainstream economy. has offices in New York and Tel Aviv. For more information
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced IT Team Lead to oversee and mentor our technical team, ensuring the successful delivery of IT projects and support services. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with proven leadership skills to drive operational excellence and foster team growth.
Responsibilities
As an IT Team Lead, you will be responsible for managing a team of IT professionals, coordinating project activities, and ensuring the smooth operation of IT systems and infrastructure. You will serve as the primary point of contact for technical escalations, mentor team members, ensure strong SLA support and excellent service desk processes while collaborating with other departments to deliver robust IT solutions that align with business objectives.
Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of IT professionals to achieve departmental and organizational goals.
Oversee daily operations of IT support, infrastructure management, and project delivery.
Plan, assign, and monitor work assignments, ensuring timely completion and adherence to quality standards.
Act as a technical escalation point for complex issues and provide hands-on support when necessary.
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, define project scopes, and deliver solutions that meet business needs.
Develop and enforce IT policies, procedures, and best practices.
Monitor system performance, conduct regular audits, and implement improvements to optimize efficiency and security.
Support the professional development of team members through training, feedback, and performance reviews.
Manage relationships with vendors and service providers.
Prepare and present regular reports on IT operations, project status, and team performance to management.
Solid understanding of IT infrastructure, security best practices, and compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, SOX, or ISO 27001)
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strong attention to detail and a disciplined approach to documentation and process standardization.
Drive strategic decision-making by analyzing the impact of infrastructure changes on business operations, scalability, and compliance in the long term.
Requirements: 5-7 years of experience in IT roles, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
Strong technical background in areas such as network administration, systems management, cloud computing, or cybersecurity.
A structured approach to identify root cause analysis.
Proven experience managing IT projects from inception to completion.
Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field - Advantage
Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, PMP, JAMF, OKTA) are advantageous.
Experience with ITIL, COBIT or other IT service management frameworks is a plus
This position is open to all candidates.
