John Ciccarone

Chief Technology Officer at Janney Montgomery Scott

Freehold, New Jersey, United States

About John Ciccarone

John Ciccarone is Chief Technology Officer at Janney Montgomery Scott. Location: Freehold, New Jersey, United States.

Technology executive with a strong track record aligning enterprise IT and platform strategy to business value creation in regulated financial services environments. Currently serving as Chief Technology Officer at Janney Montgomery Scott LLC, with responsibility for infrastructure, cloud, and enterprise platforms supporting firm‑wide operations. I partner with executive leadership and boards to ensure technology investments drive operational leverage, cost efficiency, and risk reduction. My focus is on simplifying complex environments, improving reliability, and building scalable platforms that support growth while protecting the firm, its clients, and its reputation. I bring an operator’s mindset focused on measurable outcomes: -Cost discipline & operating leverage through platform consolidation, cloud and infrastructure optimization, and automation -Risk mitigation by strengthening cybersecurity, resiliency, and governance in highly regulated environments -Scalability for growth and integration, supporting new products, acquisitions, and increased transaction volumes -Execution credibility, with clear roadmaps, accountability, and predictable delivery I routinely advise on technology risk, capital prioritization, and long‑term platform strategy, ensuring transparency and alignment with enterprise objectives. I’m also focused on positioning organizations for future value, including virtualization, automation and AI‑enabled capabilities, while maintaining strong controls and execution discipline. Based in Philadelphia, PA, I’m passionate about building high performing technology organizations that stand up to diligence, perform reliably under pressure, and contribute directly to enterprise value creation.

Skills

  • Technology Leadership
  • Communication
  • Executive Management

Additional experience

  • Managing Director - Advanced Engineering

    Bank of New York Mellon

    January 2008 – September 2009

Education

  • BS/BA, Questrom School of Business, Boston University
  • MBA, Seton Hall University