Director, Electronic Trading Product

Fidelity Investments

$100K — $185K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in product management or a related field
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented approach
  • Proven experience leading cross-functional teams in product development
  • Familiarity with electronic equity trading concepts and market structure
  • Ability to translate business needs into actionable technical requirements
  • Strong communication skills for diverse audiences
  • Must obtain Series 7 and 63 licenses within 6 months of hire

Responsibilities

  • Drive the development of electronic trading infrastructure and capabilities
  • Lead the execution of the cost framework for trading operations
  • Modernize the pricing model to cater to new client tiers
  • Establish and scale API connectivity for order entry
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams from concept through product delivery
  • Act as the voice of the customer in product development
  • Ensure the delivery of scalable, differentiated trading solutions

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support
  • Market-leading retirement plan
  • Generous paid time off and parental leave
  • Charitable giving employee match program
  • Educational assistance including tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment
Full Job Description
Job Description:

NOTE: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this role.

The Role

Do you enjoy solving complex problems, designing elegant solutions, and improving how systems and teams work together? We are seeking a Director to join the Equity Product and Trading Solutions team at FCM. In this role, you will help drive the development and evolution of our core electronic trading infrastructure, including order management and routing, FIX connectivity, market data, and risk controls. A key focus of this position will be leading the buildout of critical capabilities for a new equity trading offering targeted at our professional (pro) client segment, partnering closely with internal stakeholders from early concept through delivery and launch. As an integral member of the product team, you will work closely with technology, trading consultants, operations, risk, compliance, legal, data science, and other internal partners to deliver scalable, differentiated electronic trading solutions for the pro client segment

The Expertise and Skills You Bring
  • 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


The Team

The Product and Trading solutions mission is to build resilient, automated trading products that create a frictionless client experience, power new business opportunities, and manage risk for responsible, scalable growth. A best-in-class trading infrastructure and superior risk management capabilities are critical to delivering an exceptional client experience. Our team designs and builds the capabilities that power clients' unique trading needs, while also delivering the tools internal teams require to support order flow efficiently, reliably, and at scale.

Fidelity's Onsite Working Model
Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.

The base salary range for this position is $100,000-185,000 USD per year.
Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate's relevant experience, and other factors.

Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career. Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.

Certifications:
Series 07 - FINRA, Series 63 - FINRA

Category:

Capital Markets Product

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