Lead Partnerships Manager

Ridgeline

Lead Partnerships Manager at Ridgeline managing FIX protocol and broker onboarding. Collaborating with trading partners for seamless integrations across multiple asset classes and trading systems.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeReno • California, Nevada, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $124,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead broker onboarding end-to-end—from initial certification through FIX go-live readiness
Serve as the primary project manager for simultaneous FIX connectivity workstreams across dozens of client implementations
Collaborate with FIX infrastructure partners to deploy and maintain FIX connectivity
Own the configuration and customization of FIX messages, tags, and protocols
Support expansion into new asset classes and trading regions
Act as an escalation point for FIX-related production issues
Document FIX workflows, integration specs, and operational playbooks
Ensure all FIX connections meet regulatory standards and internal compliance guidelines
Optimize onboarding, testing, and deployment processes to drive scalability and operational efficiency
Enable CX teams through documentation, training, and collaborative knowledge transfer

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience with FIX protocol, broker onboarding, and trading system integrations
Strong background in independently managing FIX certification and EMS/OMS integrations from start to finish
Experience with multiple asset classes (equities, options, fixed income) and working with regional trading partners across global markets
Hands-on experience with Broadridge/Itiviti and NYFIX is highly desirable
Deep knowledge of FIX 4.2/4.4, message formatting, and electronic trading workflows
Proven project management skills
Familiarity with trading platforms and EMS/OMS ecosystems
Skilled in using UAT and production testing tools for FIX environments
Excellent communication skills across technical and business audiences
Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and effective at cross-functional coordination
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment
Willingness to learn about cutting-edge technologies while cultivating expertise in a business domain/problem space
Flexibility to occasionally support testing outside standard US business hours for international broker certifications.

Benefits

Comp & perks

unlimited vacation
educational and wellness reimbursements
$0 cost employee insurance plans
opportunities for advancement in career

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Hard Skills & Tools

FIX protocolbroker onboardingtrading system integrationsFIX certificationEMS integrationsOMS integrationsFIX 4.2FIX 4.4message formattingelectronic trading workflows

Soft Skills

project managementcommunicationanalytical skillsdetail-orientedcross-functional coordinationcustomer-facingcollaborative knowledge transfertrainingflexibilityproblem-solving