Director – Wealth Tech Trading

Director – Wealth Tech Trading

Requirements

• Has working knowledge of major custodians (e.g., Charles Schwab, Fidelity, Pershing) and their interactions with firms like Orion
• Has a minimum bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field
• Has a minimum of 7 years of large company trading or financial industry experience, with a minimum of 3 years in management
• Has strong time-sensitive decision-making skills
• Has current Series 65 license or ability to obtain within the first 90 days of employment
• Obtains Orion Industry Certification
• Owns and manages relationships with stakeholders directly and works effectively with people at all levels in an organization

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic vision for the Wealth Tech Trading team, consisting of Orion’s legacy OCIO and Enterprise Trading teams
• Assess and enhance outsourced product and custody offerings to create a best-in-class operations/service model
• Work with executive leaders to align enterprise and advisor needs, ensuring successful process integration
• Identify operational risks, assess controls, and recommend process improvements to mitigate risks
• Assist Enterprise strategists and maintain effective relationships with custodial partners and fund companies
• Oversee the creation, review, and processing of mutual fund and equity orders, including error reporting and trade corrections
• Report on Best Execution and key performance indicators to ensure compliance and display departmental success
• Manage hiring, training, and development of team members, conduct performance evaluations, and oversee corrective actions
• Guide team members through coaching and real-time experiences, fostering professional development
• Stay attuned to industry trends and market conditions to inform decision-making

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.