Trade Operations Manager

Oversee team to trade client accounts timely, accurately, and with the highest quality Drive scale, improve cycle time, reduce operational risk, deliver consistent trading results, and improve the advisor and client experience Owner and operator of trading processes, systems, and controls Own operational performance by managing key risk and performance metrics and ensuring procedures and documentation are clear, current, and executable Lead, coach, and develop a team of traders, fostering accountability, engagement, and accelerated professional growth Set clear expectations, provide regular feedback, and ensure consistent follow-through on commitments and outcomes Inspire a high-performance, client-centric mindset by reinforcing ownership, purpose, and continuous improvement Actively integrate firm values into team culture through leadership behaviors, recognition, coaching conversations, and accountability practices Facilitate daily operational stand-ups to identify high-risk items, assess volume and capacity constraints, prioritize work, and elevate issues as needed Proactively review procedures, workflows, and controls to identify pain points, inefficiencies, and opportunities aligned with evolving business needs Write clear business and functional requirements that preserve trading intent, risk considerations, and client impact while enabling effective technical solutions Review and interpret test plans, test results, and defect summaries to assess operational readiness and summarize actionable recommendations Support change management efforts by ensuring teams are prepared to adopt new workflows, systems, and controls Anticipate downstream operational impacts of new products, volume changes, and strategic initiatives and proactively adjust processes and controls Other duties as assigned Requirements 8+ years of experience in financial services, securities, or wealth management, including direct experience in trade operations, portfolio trading, or managed account platforms Bachelor’s degree in Finance or equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience Strong knowledge of trading workflows, portfolio rebalancing, and operational risk and control practices within advisory or asset management environments Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive process improvements across operations, technology, and business teams Experience managing operational performance through metrics, KPIs, and risk monitoring frameworks Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable business improvements Experience working within outsourced managed account platforms, wealth technology providers, or firms supporting independent financial advisors Experience using data visualization and reporting tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar business intelligence platforms Advanced proficiency in Excel Familiarity with model-based trading, UMA/SMAs, or large-scale portfolio rebalancing environments Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in trading operations, portfolio management, and operational risk control, with a strong focus on process improvement and team leadership. Proficient in utilizing data analysis and visualization tools to drive performance metrics and enhance client experiences. Highest-signal resume keywords Trade Operations Management Portfolio Trading Experience Operational Risk Control Practices Data Visualization Tools Team Leadership and Development ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Trading Workflows Portfolio Rebalancing Operational Performance Metrics Analytical Problem-Solving Risk Monitoring Frameworks Model-Based Trading Excel Proficiency Soft Skills Coaching and Mentoring Client-Centric Mindset Effective Communication Industry Keywords Financial Services Wealth Management Managed Account Platforms Advisory Environments Cross-Functional Initiatives Tools & Technologies Tableau Power BI #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor