Market Data & Security Master Director

[Link available when viewing the job]Who We Are:TradeStation is an online brokerage firm seeking to level the playing field for self-directed investors and traders, empowering them to claim their individual financial edge. At TradeStation, we're continuously pushing the boundaries of what's possible, encouraging out-of-the-box thinking and relentless search for innovation.What We Are Looking For:This role is critical to executing TradeStation’s multi-year platform transformation. The Director will lead foundational infrastructure efforts—in Security Master and market data system modernization—with direct accountability for delivering key project milestones.We are looking for a Director of Product Management with deep experience in equities, options, and futures market data, and a track record of building trading infrastructure that scales. This role reports to the Senior Director of Product Management and joins a team of high-performing product leaders driving our brokerage platform forward.You are outcome-obsessed: able to define success, set KPIs aligned with business goals, and drive measurable progress across cross-functional teams. You bring clarity to ambiguity, communicate the “why” behind every roadmap decision, and regularly report on progress to executive stakeholders. You embrace data and AI tools to accelerate execution and deliver results faster and smarter.As a Director at TradeStation, you’ll collaborate across the company to define customer needs, shape the roadmap, manage the product lifecycle, and lead teams through delivery. Your work ensures our core trading systems are modern, efficient, and ready to scale with the business.What You’ll Be Doing:Own the future of market dataat TradeStation: manage vendor integrations, platform modernization, contract negotiations, and budget allocationsLead the delivery and implementationof TradeStation’s new Security Master infrastructure, ensuring scalable integration with OMS and downstream systemsDefine and deliver measurable outcomesaligned to strategic objectives. Set KPIs for your product areas and drive performance using data and experimentationOwn quarterly KPI reviewsacross product areas under management; ensure cross-functional teams are aligned to deliver against targets, and proactively course-correct where neededRegularly communicate progressto senior leadership, tying product milestones to business impact (e.g., latency reduction, data quality improvements, reduced vendor costs, enhanced entitlements, etc.)Develop and maintain product roadmapswith clear visibility and alignment across internal and external stakeholdersLeverage AI and LLM toolsto accelerate delivery, improve data quality, and reduce operational complexity—not just for speed, but for measurable business outcomesEngage deeply with customers and vendorsto identify opportunities, resolve friction points, and deliver differentiated market data solutionsAssess and present new product opportunitiesacross equities, options, market data, corporate actions, and security master infrastructureShape the company’s product visionand differentiation strategy in collaboration with brokerage leadership for market data and related infrastructureDirect the full product lifecycle, from opportunity identification through launch, working cross-functionally with Technology, Operations, Vendors, Compliance, and other departmentsConduct competitive and industry researchto stay ahead of technology trends, regulatory requirements, and evolving customer needsDevelop detailed business requirementsand partner closely with Engineering teams to ensure high-quality executionEnsure regulatory and audit compliance, including data entitlements, customer disclosures, and exchange reporting obligationsDirect and manage exchange and vendor relationships, including contract negotiations, performance oversight, and vendor strategy alignmentContinuously evaluate and improve business processesto drive scale, efficiency, and improved customer and stakeholder outcomesThe Skills You Bring:Excellent at executing Product Management responsibilities, and best product development practices in an agile organizationIn-depth understanding of markets, exchange market data, corporate actions processing, security master managementStrong orientation toward measurable outcomes. Comfortable setting KPIs, driving accountability, and aligning product execution with business impactProficient in leveraging AI and LLM tools to enhance product management, decision-making, and operational efficiencyStrong analytical and data-driven business goal mindsetResults-oriented with a bias toward action and a track record of shipping complex, cross-functional initiativesComfortable operating in high-urgency, high-visibility environments, with a proven track record of delivering on multi-year transformation initiativesExperienced in managing complex vendor ecosystems and ensuring SLAs, contract terms, and budget constraints are metConstant self-improvement, permanent learning, and intellectual curiosity is requiredOutstanding communicator and collaboratorHighly organized with the ability to prioritize and track multiple tasks to successful completionAn advocate for simple and effective product designs and customer experienceTeam player who can work flexible hours and willing to travel if necessaryHands-on experience with exchange market data, corporate actions workflows, and security master systemsDemonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and mentoring product managersProven ability to define, track, and deliver measurable business outcomesExperience with industry vendors such as FIS (phase 3 and GMI),, ICE, or CME, etc.Minimum Qualifications:7–10+ years of experience in product management, with a focus on market data systems, trading platforms, or capital markets infrastructureBachelor's degree requiredDesired Qualifications:Master's/MBA a plusFINRA Certifications Series 7 and Series 3 a plusWhat We Offer:Collaborative work environmentCompetitive SalariesYearly bonusComprehensive benefits for you and your family starting Day 1Unlimited Paid Time OffFlexible working environmentTradeStation Account employee benefits, as well as full access to trading education materialsPay Range (US) $180-197K (Countries outside of the US have differing ranges in accordance with local labor markets)TradeStation provides equal employment opportunities to current and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, disability, handicap, citizenship, veteran or marital status, or any other legally recognized status entitled to protection under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.#LI-Hybrid #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-06