Prime Financial Services - North America Head of Futures Execution Product - Executive Director

Join a global leader in Futures & Options, where your expertise and strategic vision will shape the future of electronic trading and product innovation.

As Executive Director of the Futures Execution Product team, you'll collaborate with senior stakeholders, drive complex initiatives, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions.

This is your opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and advance your career in a senior leadership role.

Job Summary
As an Executive Director - Futures Execution Product in the New York team, you will oversee all aspects of the execution product suite, including portal strategy, algorithmic trading, analytics, risk management, market access, and post-trade services.

You will set and execute the strategic vision, partner with Sales, Trading, and senior stakeholders, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver innovative product solutions.

You will represent the product suite to senior management, clients, and external partners, driving adoption and advocating for its value.

Job responsibilities


* Set and execute the strategic vision for the Futures Execution product, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market trends


* Partner with Sales, Trading, and senior stakeholders to define and prioritize commercial opportunities and innovative solutions


* Oversee the development of comprehensive business requirements and ensure robust documentation for all product initiatives


* Lead cross-functional teams-including Technology, Operations, Compliance, and regulatory/control partners-to deliver end-to-end product solutions


* Drive platform strategy, including portal enhancements, algorithmic trading capabilities, analytics, risk management frameworks, market access, and post-trade service improvements


* Represent the product suite to senior management, clients, and external partners, advocating for its value and driving adoption

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills


* Extensive understanding of global Futures & Options market structure, including major exchanges, regulatory frameworks (MiFID II, CFTC), and clearing processes


* Deep expertise in electronic trading, including leading Futures & Options ISVs, vendor EMS products, client connectivity solutions, FIX Protocol, and algorithmic trading strategies


* Strong background in technology systems and platforms, with experience integrating and implementing Order Management Systems and related infrastructure


* Proven ability to leverage technology and analytics to enhance trading performance, operational efficiency, and risk management


* Strategic problem-solving skills, with the ability to address complex challenges creatively and efficiently


* Exceptional planning, organizational, and verification capabilities


* Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders across all levels and disciplines
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