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Specialist, Execution Services

DriveWealth - Chicago, IL, United States - Hybrid - posted 2026-10-09

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Salary: USD 130,000 - 140,000 / annual

DriveWealth is a global B2B fintech platform democratizing access to financial markets through an API-based infrastructure. The company enables partners to offer seamless investing and trading experiences worldwide, supporting US equities, mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income, and options trading. You will join the execution services team supporting 24/5 global trading operations on a second-shift schedule (12:00 PM – 8:00 PM CT). This role requires real-time risk monitoring, operational troubleshooting, and consistent execution of firm policies in compliance with SEC and FINRA regulations. Key responsibilities include: - Execute Written Supervisory Procedures (WSPs) to ensure SEC 15c3-5 Market Access Rule and FINRA Rule 5310 Best Execution compliance - Monitor equity trading systems, algorithmic controls, and alert frameworks for disorderly trading - Escalate issues across trading desks, support, business management, and risk functions - Support trade operations across equities, options, and fixed income globally - Conduct daily real-time monitoring of proprietary order management systems and coordinate responses to disruptions - Provide client-facing support for FIX connectivity, including session monitoring, root cause analysis, and post-mortems - Coordinate technical onboarding for institutional clients (FIX configuration, OMS/EMS integrations, production testing) - Resolve trade discrepancies, manage post-trade allocations, and oversee operational risk events - Support OMS migration, risk reduction, and trading platform modernization projects This is a fast-paced, high-accountability environment requiring sharp critical thinking, sound judgment, and effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Requirements: - 3–5 years of experience in broker-dealer operations or electronic trading support, ideally across global markets - FINRA Series 7, 57, and 63 licenses (required) - Understanding of brokerage operations, electronic execution workflows, and trading infrastructure - Hands-on experience with FIX protocol, algo trading controls, and client connectivity - Proficiency in Excel, SQL, and Python for data investigation, connectivity support, and automation scripting - Experience with Unix/Linux command line, JIRA, and OMS/EMS platforms (e.g., Eze, Fidessa) - Strong project management and cross-functional coordination experience with client-facing capabilities - Ability to communicate complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences - Self-starter who thrives in fast-paced environments and works independently

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