Fractional Head Trader (Advisor Network)

Accountabilities

• Advise alternative investment firms and family offices on trading desk strategy, structure, operations, and best practices.
• Conduct assessments of trading operations and provide actionable recommendations to improve efficiency, controls, and performance.
• Develop realistic implementation plans by breaking strategic objectives into measurable and achievable initiatives.
• Advise on vendor selection, platform evaluation, trading technology, and operational oversight.
• Create and enhance trading policies, procedures, governance frameworks, and control processes.
• Support all aspects of trading desk management, including sell-side relationships, commission negotiations, trade lifecycle oversight, and personnel management.
• Develop and implement execution policies across multiple asset classes, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, exchange rules, and market standards.
• Oversee trade processes from pre-trade analysis through execution, settlement, and post-trade review.
• Provide guidance on trading positions, risk management, portfolio support, and the profitable operation of trading activities.
• Design trading architectures, broker evaluation frameworks, record-keeping processes, and performance measurement methodologies.
• Support portfolio managers with rebalancing, cash management, asset allocation, and risk oversight activities.
• Evaluate trading personnel, strategies, rotations, and performance metrics to improve desk effectiveness.
• Provide market insights and thought leadership through written and verbal communication with investment teams.
• Support special projects and other strategic initiatives based on client needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Master's degree and/or CFA designation strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of experience as a Head Trader, Director of Trading, or similar senior trading leadership role.
• Experience managing high-volume trading operations within alternative asset firms or family offices.
• Comprehensive understanding of global markets, exchanges, trading regulations, and risk management practices.
• Strong knowledge of best execution standards, fair allocation practices, and compliance requirements.
• Experience with order management systems (OMS), execution management systems (EMS), and transaction cost analysis (TCA) tools.
• Strong programming skills, preferably with Python, and experience using data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Demonstrated expertise working with statistics, econometrics, and large proprietary or third-party datasets.
• Ability to analyze complex trading environments and develop practical, value-driven solutions.
• Strong communication, consulting, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive advisory compensation ranging from approximately $250-$500 per hour.
• Flexible, project-based consulting opportunities designed around existing professional commitments.
• Access to engagements with hedge funds, private equity firms, and family offices.
• Opportunity to provide high-impact expertise to senior investment leaders and organizations.
• Client sourcing and engagement management support provided, allowing advisors to focus on delivery.
• Exposure to diverse trading challenges and strategic initiatives across the alternative investment industry.
• Remote work flexibility.
• Opportunity to join a curated network of experienced industry professionals.