Specialist, Execution Services

DriveWealth•Chicago, IL

2d•$130,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

DriveWealth is a global B2B financial technology organization dedicated to democratizing access to financial independence. Our API-based platform empowers partners to offer seamless investing and trading experiences to clients worldwide. We provide a modern, extensible toolkit for trading US equities, mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income, and options. Our culture blends the pace of a fintech start-up with the impact of Wall Street, encouraging creativity and experimentation while ensuring institutional-grade execution and regulatory compliance. This role involves close collaboration with the team, market venues, and market makers, focusing on real-time risk monitoring and operational troubleshooting. It requires consistent execution of firm policies and adherence to SEC and FINRA regulations. Success in this fast-paced, high-accountability environment depends on sharp critical thinking, sound judgment, and effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. This is a second-shift position supporting 24/5 global trading operations, offering flexible trading hours and schedules. The role is based in Chicago on a hybrid schedule, working from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM CT.

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
Understanding of brokerage operations, trading systems, and electronic execution workflows
Hands-on experience with FIX protocol, algo trading controls, and client
Excel, SQL, and Python; able to investigate data issues, support connectivity, and script automations
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
Communicate complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences
Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can work independently
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. DriveWealth does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Responsibilities

Execute Written Supervisory Procedures (WSPs) to ensure compliance with SEC and FINRA regulations (e.g., SEC 15c3-5 Market Access Rule & FINRA Rule 5310 Best Execution and Interpositioning)
Monitor equity trading systems, algorithmic controls, and alert frameworks for signs of disorderly trading
Escalate issues as needed across trading desks, support, business management, and second-line risk functions
Support trade operations across asset classes (equities, options, Fixed Income) globally
Conduct daily real-time monitoring of our proprietary order management systems and escalate and coordinate responses to disruptions and provide solutions
Provide client-facing support for FIX connectivity, including session monitoring, root cause analysis, and post-mortems
Coordinate technical onboarding for institutional clients, including FIX config, OMS/EMS integrations, and production testing
Resolve trade discrepancies, manage post-trade allocations, and oversee operational risk events related to client order flow
Support projects tied to internal OMS migration, risk reduction, and trading platform modernization