Delivery Services Principal
Research InnovationsFull Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Candidates must have a Series 27 license and experience overseeing financial and operational compliance with SEC Net Capital Rule (15c3-1) and Customer Protection Rule (15c3-3). Experience with Rules 17a-3 and 17a-4, regulatory inquiries, and independent audits is required. Experience in a Fintech startup environment is preferred.
The Financial Operations Principal will supervise, review, and file FOCUS reports, monitor net capital levels, and ensure timely filing of financial statements. They will interpret and apply SEC and FINRA rules, respond to regulatory inquiries, and design internal controls for asset safeguarding. Responsibilities also include supervising financial operations, reconciliations, clearing and settlement processes, margin calculations, and coordinating annual independent audits.
API-first brokerage for stock trading
Alpaca Securities LLC operates in the stock brokerage industry by providing an API-first brokerage service that allows other businesses to create their own trading applications. This service enables companies to integrate stock trading functionality into their platforms without the need to become brokers themselves, saving them time and resources. Alpaca's API supports seamless trading experiences for users and includes features like Local Currency Trading, which allows international investors to trade US stocks in their local currency. Additionally, Alpaca offers crypto wallets and coin pair trading, expanding the financial services available to its clients. Unlike traditional brokers, Alpaca focuses on a business-to-business model, catering primarily to other companies that want to offer trading services to their customers. The goal of Alpaca is to simplify the trading process for businesses and their users while providing a secure and efficient platform for executing trades.