Securitize · 20 hours ago
Director of Trading & Risk
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expSecuritize is a leader in tokenizing real-world assets, partnering with top-tier asset managers. They are seeking a Director of Trading & Risk to oversee trading operations, manage market risk, and ensure regulatory compliance while optimizing trading performance and enhancing risk frameworks.
BlockchainCryptocurrencyFinancial ServicesFinTechInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Oversee all secondary trading activity (including Securitize Markets’ ATS as well as dealing desk activities) ensuring accurate execution, clearing, and settlement of digital securities transactions
Manage relationships with broker-dealer partners, custodians, and liquidity providers to optimize market depth and efficiency
Monitor market performance, spreads, order flow, and trade anomalies to ensure integrity and stability
Implement policies and controls around trade reporting, order management, and reconciliation across blockchain and traditional systems
Develop and maintain a comprehensive market, credit, counterparty and operational risk framework tailored to digital securities trading
Monitor and manage exposure across counterparties, issuers, and trading participants
Lead stress testing, liquidity modeling, and scenario analysis for both digital and fiat operations
Establish internal thresholds, alerts, and escalation processes for abnormal trading or liquidity events
Partner with Compliance and Legal teams to ensure adherence to SEC and FINRA requirements related to agency/principal trading, ATS operations, trade surveillance, and best execution
Maintain policies and documentation required for audits, regulatory exams, and risk assessments
Oversee trade surveillance programs to detect and prevent market manipulation, insider trading, or anomalous activity
Serve as a subject matter expert for risk and trading compliance matters in regulatory reviews and board reporting
Collaborate with Engineering and Product teams to enhance trading systems, order routing, and blockchain settlement processes
Partner with Finance to align risk and capital frameworks, collateral management, and treasury operations
Work with Issuer and ClientSupport teams to ensure transparency and reliability across all market activities
Provide market insights to leadership, informing liquidity strategy, asset onboarding, and product expansion
Identify opportunities for trading optimization, new market structures, and tokenized asset categories
Stay ahead of emerging market regulations, technologies, and competitive trends within digital securities and blockchain-based trading
Qualification
Required
8–12 years of experience in trading operations, risk management, or market structure, ideally within a Broker-Dealer, ATS, or digital asset exchange
Requisite FINRA licensing (S7, S24, S55/57 at a minimum)
Deep understanding of securities trading workflows — order management, execution, clearing, and settlement
Hands-on experience building or managing risk frameworks for trading environments (market, credit, liquidity, operational)
Strong grasp of regulatory regimes under SEC, FINRA, and NFA
Proven experience leading cross-functional initiatives that balance growth and compliance in a fast-moving financial technology context
Excellent analytical, quantitative, and decision-making skills
Clear communicator with experience engaging regulators, auditors, and executive stakeholders
Preferred
Experience with tokenized securities, blockchain-based settlement, and smart contract mechanics
Familiarity with digital asset custody, stablecoins, and on-chain trade reconciliation
Prior leadership experience in risk, trading, or compliance functions at a fintech or digital asset firm
Advanced degree (MBA, MS Finance, or JD)
Knowledge of modern trading technologies and market data systems (OMS, EMS, risk engines, and analytics platforms)
Benefits
Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) – Promoting a healthy work-life balance.
Equity Grant Opportunities – Share in the success and future growth of the company.
Remote Work Flexibility – Work from anywhere while staying connected with a dynamic and collaborative team.
Comprehensive Insurance Coverage – 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits for you and your family.
401(k) Retirement Plan – Secure your financial future with employer-sponsored savings.
Company
Securitize
Securitize is a technology company that enables digital securities, which are easier to own, simpler to manage, and faster to trade.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$147.2MKey Investors
ARK Investment ManagementJump CryptoBlackRock
2025-10-28Acquired
2025-10-07Series Unknown
2025-05-08Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Carlos Domingo
Founder and CEO
Recent News
2025-12-29
2025-12-22
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