Head Of Trading

SCS Financial

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, US
Base: $170,000–$190,000; bonus: annual cash bonus ...
On-site
10+ years trading operations experience
Redblack order management system proficiency
Leadership of trading team at vp/director level
SCS Financial is seeking a Head of Trading to lead its trading operations amid firm-wide growth. The ideal candidate should possess extensive trading operations experience, strong leadership skills, and a strategic vision for enhancing trading infrastructure

Job Summary

  • SCS Financial is seeking a seasoned Head of Trading to lead the firm's trading function during a period of growth and investment expansion.
  • The role involves owning the full trade lifecycle from execution and allocation through reconciliation and risk oversight within a sophisticated RIA environment.
  • Candidates will be responsible for developing a talented team, driving process enhancements, and managing relationships with brokers and liquidity providers.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

SCS Financial is seeking a Head of Trading to lead its trading operations amid firm-wide growth. The ideal candidate should possess extensive trading operations experience, strong leadership skills, and a strategic vision for enhancing trading infrastructure.

Salary

Base: $170,000–$190,000; Bonus: Annual cash bonus available; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k)

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years trading operations experience
  • RedBlack order management system proficiency
  • Leadership of trading team at VP/Director level
  • Execution across mutual funds ETFs equities SMAs
  • SEC best-execution compliance knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • CFA designation preferred
  • Salesforce experience preferred
  • Addepar portfolio accounting familiarity
  • Automation and AI strategic vision
  • High-performance team culture building

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years of trading operations experience
  • VP or Director level leadership experience
  • Deep proficiency in RedBlack OMS
  • Knowledge of SEC best-execution requirements
  • Experience with Addepar or equivalent systems

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