Associate, Technology Asset Management

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Associate, Technology Asset Management Location: New York, NY Employment Type: Full-Time Base Salary: $85,000 - $105,000 annually Position Overview A global financial services firm is seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated 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 Technology Asset Manager will also play an important role in strengthening the organization’s IT asset management capabilities by establishing repeatable processes, improving data accuracy, and developing reporting that supports technology, security, infrastructure, procurement, and vendor-management decisions. The successful candidate will be analytical, organized, comfortable working with large datasets, and capable of building strong relationships with stakeholders throughout the organization. Key Responsibilities Maintain accurate records of the organization’s 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 purchases comply with organizational policies. Track purchase orders, lead times, shipments, deliveries, and inventory receipts. Ensure newly received equipment is properly recorded and added to the appropriate inventory systems. Partner with the Technology Support team to determine equipment needs and establish effective lifecycle procedures. Assess the organization’s current IT asset management practices and help advance the function from reactive inventory tracking to a proactive, data-driven program. Develop repeatable processes, controls, and governance standards that 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 that support 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. Qualifications 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. Preferred Qualifications 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. Compensation The expected annual base salary for this position is $85,000 to $105,000. The final salary will be determined based on factors including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and the scope of the position. Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus, incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package.