Director, Connectivity Specialist at Clear Street

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial Services, Capital Markets, BrokerageIndustries

Requirements

At least 10+ years of professional experience with Connectivity across different areas of a bank, including Front, Middle and Back office Connectivity
Client facing experience
Experience Project Managing and delivering projects on time, managing expectations if obstacles cause delays
Self-starter with a sense of urgency and eagerness to learn and explore new technologies to solve business problems
Strong communicator who can interact clearly and concisely with non-technical business stakeholders, product managers, and engineers
Ability to troubleshoot and logically assess problems to determine solutions
Professional experience with FIX protocol with deep knowledge and understanding
Understanding of the post-trade process and how trades allocate, book, clear, and settle
Experience with SWIFT
Experience with PB client portal and ability to walk clients through a demo
Experience in the Stock Loan process and how locates are obtained
Inquisitive by nature and a team player

Responsibilities

Work with a team of engineers and the business to build and connect systems that service clients
Handle Front to Back connectivity changes impacting Electronic Trading and Prime Services team
Manage client-facing interactions with exposure across the value chain
Learn how various sets of infrastructure communicate, including internal Clear Street connectivity, client connectivity, and vendor connectivity
Collaborate with Sales, Trading, Operations, and engineering teams
Work with third-party service providers (e.g., Broadridge, FlexTrade, Nasdaq) to orchestrate technical solutions for aggregating data for reporting, dashboards, regulatory responses, and business decisions

Skills

Connectivity

Electronic Trading

Prime Services

Broadridge

FlexTrade

Nasdaq

APIs

Data Aggregation

Cloud-Native

Systems Integration

Clear Street

Provides prime brokerage and trading services

About Clear Street

Clear Street provides a unified platform for trading various financial products, including equities and options, across major markets. Their services focus on prime brokerage, which encompasses trade execution, financing, clearing, and custody, helping clients manage their trading activities effectively. The platform is cloud-based and API-first, allowing for easy integration with other systems and scalability for users. This setup enables clients to concentrate on trading rather than technical complexities. Clear Street differentiates itself with competitive pricing and a flexible approach, catering to both individual investors and large institutions. The company's goal is to enhance the infrastructure of capital markets, making trading more efficient and accessible.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

2018Year Founded

$457.2MTotal Funding

SERIES_BCompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Company equity

401k matching

Parental leave

Full medical, dental & vision insurance

Lunch stipends

Fully stocked kitchens

Happy hours

Risks

Increased competition in cloud-native brokerage could pressure Clear Street's market share.

Regulatory changes in Europe may impose additional compliance costs for Clear Street.

Cryptocurrency market volatility could impact Clear Street's BTC yield strategies.

Differentiation

Clear Street offers a cloud-native clearing and custody system for capital markets.

The company provides a unified platform for trading equities and options globally.

Clear Street's API-first approach allows seamless integration with other software systems.

Upsides

Clear Street's UK expansion opens access to European markets and new revenue streams.

Winning top awards in technology and client service enhances Clear Street's market reputation.

Investment in Databento boosts Clear Street's access to advanced market data solutions.

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