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 DEFINITE 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 SUFFICIENTLY BUSINESS DECISION-MAKERS
• Experience with Salesforce, Orion, VEO, or comparable platforms preferred
• Fintech experience is a plus