How Macquarie’s David Kim is creating a partnership between tech and business

As a senior technologist and division director based in Macquarie’s Philadelphia office, David Kim has the enviable privilege of overlooking Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell as he goes about his day. As a key partner in delivering the future of Macquarie Asset Management, Kim’s remit goes significantly beyond simply providing technology infrastructure. His team works together to problem solve across a range of different roles which include workshopping, consulting, identifying efficiencies in processes and communications, boosting high-value impact, and simplifying processes and information exchanges. “One of our essential roles is to provide the information and tools needed to enable our business to create insights that support a better outcome,” Kim said. “We guide our stakeholders on how technology can create value, looking at digital transformation rather than electronification of existing or legacy ways of delivering on the demands of the day.” Breadth and depth of experience Kim’s career in financial services technology has spanned over 20 years, and both the sector and his role within it have changed dramatically over that time. “I graduated with a computer science degree from Columbia University and, by virtue of wanting to stay in New York, most of the jobs I interviewed […]

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