About the Role
A global financial services firm is seeking a detail-oriented Technology Asset Manager to oversee its technology asset management function and lead improvements across its processes, controls, and systems. This individual will manage the complete lifecycle of the firm’s hardware and software assets, from planning and procurement through inventory management, deployment, analysis, and secure disposal. The role is crucial for strengthening the organization’s IT asset management capabilities by establishing repeatable processes, improving data accuracy, and developing reporting that supports key business decisions.
Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate records of hardware and software assets throughout their full lifecycle.
- Track technology assets from acquisition and deployment through support, retirement, and secure disposal.
- Oversee the procurement and acquisition of new technology assets, ensuring compliance with organizational policies.
- Track purchase orders, lead times, shipments, deliveries, and inventory receipts.
- Ensure newly received equipment is properly recorded and added to inventory systems.
- Partner with the Technology Support team to determine equipment needs and establish effective lifecycle procedures.
- Assess current IT asset management practices and advance the function from reactive inventory tracking to a proactive, data-driven program.
- Develop repeatable processes, controls, and governance standards to improve asset visibility and accountability.
- Ensure new hardware and software assets are identified, reviewed, and investigated promptly.
- Support compliance with organizational security, technology-use, and asset-management policies.
- Analyze asset-management data to identify risks, gaps, cost-saving opportunities, and areas for improvement.
- Optimize software license usage and global hardware inventory levels.
- Conduct hands-on inventory management and stockroom audits for the New York office.
- Ensure technology inventory is organized, accessible, secure, and properly maintained.
- Create and maintain reports and documentation for operational decisions and audit requirements.
- Forecast future technology asset needs based on inventory levels, usage patterns, and organizational trends.
- Participate in procurement and asset-management process improvement initiatives.
- Provide training and support to employees and stakeholders on asset-related procedures and systems.
- Contribute to additional technology and operational projects as needed.
Requirements
- Two to five years of professional experience working with suppliers, technology assets, inventory tracking, procurement, or vendor management.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills with exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with large datasets.
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft PowerPoint skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels of an organization.
- Ability to identify and drive process improvements while working collaboratively across Technology teams.
- Ability to influence positive behavior and encourage adherence to established processes.
- Ability to learn new systems and technologies quickly.
- Experience with ServiceNow or a comparable IT service-management platform.
- Experience with Axonius.
- Exposure to Microsoft Intune, Lansweeper, Rapid7, or similar technology-management platforms.
- Experience with technology end-of-life and secure disposal policies and procedures.
- Familiarity with artificial intelligence tools such as Microsoft Copilot or Claude.
- Previous experience within financial services or another highly regulated professional environment.
Skills
- Technology Asset Management
- Hardware Asset Management
- Software Asset Management
- Inventory Management
- Procurement
- Vendor Management
- Lifecycle Management
- Process Improvement
- Data Analysis
- Reporting
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- ServiceNow
- Axonius
- Microsoft Intune
- Lansweeper
- Rapid7
- IT Service Management
- Communication Skills
- Relationship Building
- Problem Solving
Location
- New York, NY
Work Type
- Full-Time
Experience Level
- Associate
- 2-5 years
Salary/Compensations
- $85,000 - $105,000 annually
Benefits
- Discretionary bonus
- Incentives
- Comprehensive benefits package
About the Company
- A global financial services firm.
