Director, Electronic Trading Product

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Director of Electronic Trading leading the evolution of core trading infrastructure. Collaborating with various teams to deliver scalable electronic trading solutions for pro clients.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $100,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help drive the development and evolution of core electronic trading infrastructure, including order management and routing, FIX connectivity, market data, and risk controls
Lead the buildout of critical capabilities for a new equity trading offering targeted at professional client segment
Partner closely with internal stakeholders from early concept through delivery and launch
Work closely with technology, trading consultants, operations, risk, compliance, legal, data science, and other internal partners to deliver scalable, differentiated electronic trading solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured, detail-oriented mindset
Owning the end-to-end execution cost framework, including platform logic, venue maintenance, fee schedules, reporting, and analysis
Modernizing and future-proofing the cost-plus pricing model to support evolving use cases, new client tiers, and appropriate controls and auditability
Building, maintaining, and scaling direct API connectivity for order entry defining endpoints, entitlements, authentication, throttles and throughput expectations
Familiarity with electronic equity trading concepts and market structure (a plus, not required)
Demonstrated ability to lead high‑performing, cross‑functional product delivery squads using modern product management practices
Strong understanding of the technical and operational components and workflows associated with electronic equity trading products
Proven ability to act as the voice of the customer, translating business needs into clear, actionable requirements for technology teams
Self-starter who embraces pace over perfection and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment
Team-oriented, positive, and forward-thinking, with a passion for building innovative trading solutions
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical topics to diverse audiences
Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
Intellectually curious, with a strong desire for continuous learning
Series 7 and 63 licenses required within 6 months of hire.

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support
market-leading retirement
generous paid time off and parental leave
charitable giving employee match program
educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career

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Hard Skills & Tools

order managementroutingFIX connectivitymarket datarisk controlsAPI connectivitycost-plus pricing modelplatform logicreportingdata analysis

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsleadershipcommunication skillsorganizational skillstime managementprioritizationteam-orientedself-starterintellectual curiosity

Certifications

Series 7 licenseSeries 63 license