SVP, Self-Directed Trading Platform Management

About the role

The Senior Vice President (SVP), Self-Directed Trading Platform Management is an executive leader responsible for the strategy, growth, and performance of a self-directed trading business. This role owns the trading channel end-to-end, including platform modernization, product innovation, and go-to-market execution. The SVP will partner closely with senior leaders across Technology, Operations, Risk, Compliance, Marketing, and Banking to deliver a strong client experience while driving sustainable growth and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Leads and manages the consumer retail trading business (Self-Directed Trading)
• Expands investment portfolio by defining strategic roadmap, implementing investment products, and enhancing processes and systems
• Partners in overseeing departmental P&L performance and guiding the annual budget development and implementation process
• Contributes to the overall profitability of the organization; implements cost controls, income generation and marketing efforts; monitors expenses to ensure compliance with budget
• Partner with technology, marketing, compliance and other key stakeholders to deliver on strategic initiatives
• Works with Executive team to integrate trading tools into our mobile and desktop digital platform to deliver a seamless banking and trading experience for our clients
• Oversees management reporting, which enables more definitive reviews of the portfolio
• Ensures that audits are in full regulatory compliance by allowing for a detailed review of processes and systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Active FINRA Series 7 license preferred
• 10+ years of relevant experience in trading, investments, or financial services
• Proven product development experience in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated success in leadership, business growth, and sales performance
• Strong work ethic with the ability to excel in a collaborative, team-based environment
• Highly professional, consultative sales and client-serving approach
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with investment clients and/or sophisticated business decision-makers
• Experience with Salesforce, Orion, VEO, or comparable platforms preferred
• Fintech experience is a plus