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Posted 1mo ago•Chicago, IL

Director of Trading & Platform Operations

directorOn-site (Chicago)Salary undisclosed
Job Description

Summary

The Director of Trading & Platform Operations oversees the daily execution of high-stakes, real-time activities across the Trade Desk and Platform Support Desk, ensuring operations are efficient, compliant, and scalable. This role provides front-line supervisory oversight over live market risk and the proprietary platform customer experience. By driving process improvement and strengthening cross-departmental communication, this leader ensures consistent, high-quality service under NFA and CFTC standards.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee Daily Trading & Desk Operations

  • Drive real-time execution for the Trade Desk and Platform Support Desk, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant service delivery.
  • Drive operational efficiency across critical retail client workflows, including payment processing (failed cards/Cosmos), user funding/withdrawals, and KYC/onboarding documentation approvals.
  • Manage high-volume client escalation queues and enforce standard operating procedures for dynamic customer communications.
  • Maintain a consistent operational rhythm through fast-paced issue resolution, coverage schedules, and escalation tracking.
  • Identify process bottlenecks and recommend technology or workflow i

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