Associate Business Manager
DRWAbout the Role
As a Business Manager in the Chicago office, you'll help manage the rollout of new trading initiatives in the Americas region. You'll liaise with a variety of internal and external teams to perform initial due diligence activities, shepherd and monitor new business processes, and ensure the successful launch and onboarding of new trading products, traders and venues.
- Manage the assessment and implementation of new trading initiatives and trading access changes including onboarding/decommissioning of traders, exchanges, products, execution systems, and clearing firms
- Assist with managing exchange relationships which includes new product launches, rebate/incentive programs, and new exchange onboardings
- Act as point of contact for traders on a variety of trading inquiries
Requirements
- 5 - 10 years of experience working in a trading environment (front office, operations, risk management, regulatory/compliance, business analysis, project management, client services, administration, etc.)
- Experience onboarding new clearing firm/prime brokerage relationships, exchanges, rebate programs, counterparties (KYC) and execution systems
- Previous project management experience
- Experience working/coordinating with teams located in multiple regions (US, Europe, and Asia)
- Understanding of general regulatory, tax, risk, treasury, capital, and legal factors impacting the onboarding of new business initiatives
- Previous experience working directly with traders
- Demonstrated success in a fast-paced organization with frequently changing priorities
- Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- Proven organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and projects
- Must have strong attention to detail and excellent follow-through
- Ability to quickly grasp new concepts, technology, and terminology
- Must be action-oriented with a strong sense of urgency
What You'll Get
- $120k–$150k base salary
- Group medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance
- 401k (with discretionary employer match)
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Health savings accounts
- Flexible spending accounts