John McLaughlin serves as the Director and Head of Technology at LayerOne Financial L.P., where he plays a pivotal role in shaping the technological landscape of the firm. With over 20 years of experience in the financial services sector, John has established himself as a...
John McLaughlin serves as the Director and Head of Technology at LayerOne Financial L.P., where he plays a pivotal role in shaping the technological landscape of the firm. With over 20 years of experience in the financial services sector, John has established himself as a proven Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for venture capital-funded startups and mid-sized companies. His expertise lies in architecting disruptive, cloud-based applications that leverage multi-tiered technology, enabling organizations to streamline operations and enhance performance.
At LayerOne Financial, John leads the development of a comprehensive Software as a Service (SaaS) platform that encompasses Order Management Systems (OMS), Portfolio Management Systems (PMS), Security Master, Risk Management, Operations, Compliance, Valuations, and Reporting systems tailored for hedge funds and investment managers. His role extends beyond technology; as a member of the executive leadership team, he collaborates closely with peers on strategic initiatives, sales, client management, budgeting, and talent acquisition.
John's leadership is characterized by his ability to build and manage high-performing software engineering teams, often exceeding 50 developers, business analysts, and quality assurance professionals. His skill set includes enterprise architecture, program management, data warehousing, and cloud computing, with a strong focus on trading systems and technologies such as Java, JavaScript, and C++. Through his innovative approach and strategic vision, John McLaughlin is not only driving LayerOne Financial's technological advancements but also positioning the firm as a leader in the competitive FinTech landscape.
