Responsibilities
- Provide strategic vision, P&L responsibility, and institutional scaling of the Global Markets division.
- Lead a high-performing organization of 20+ professionals, ranging from junior staff to Managing Directors.
- Leverage deep knowledge of Global Markets, including Spot, Prime Financing, and Derivatives, to provide strategic direction within a 24/7 global trading cycle.
- Act as the primary owner of the division's risk mandate, staying on top of market, credit, and operational risks while partnering closely with the Risk team.
- Direct the optimization and allocation of substantial institutional capital, ensuring sophisticated liquidity management and capital efficiency across all desks.
- Lead a business unit with a mandate to exceed $100M+ in annual revenue, driving sustainable growth through market cycles.
- Develop a deep functional understanding of the products being built, ensuring the ability to bridge the gap between technical Product and Engineering teams and institutional client needs.
- Apply experience from high-growth, late-stage, or public companies to architect a division that meets the highest standards of governance and institutional scrutiny.
- Proactively identify emerging risks and collaborate with the Risk and Compliance functions to design mitigation strategies that support aggressive business growth without compromising firm safety.
- Master the ability to drive revenue based on the current product state while strategically building the pipeline for future infrastructure and services.
- Serve as the ultimate decision-maker for the Global Markets division's strategy, determining the methods necessary to move the business forward against significant growth targets.
- Demonstrate the stamina and strategic foresight to lead a division that operates around the clock in a fast-moving, high-volatility environment.
- Partner deeply with the Head of Global Market Sales to align product offerings with client demand, ensuring the firm meets and exceeds revenue targets.
- Cultivate deep organizational knowledge across Legal, Risk, and Compliance to ensure Global Markets initiatives are seamlessly integrated and prioritized firm-wide.
- Cultivate senior-level influence to ensure that infrastructure reconfigurations align with the strategic needs of the world's largest institutional clients.
- Serve as a cultural champion, building high morale and a sense of mission within the Global Markets team to ensure a cohesive and resilient division.
- Act as the primary liaison for the Global Markets division to the Global Head of Prime Services and the broader Executive Leadership team.
- Represent the firm as a Subject Matter Expert in global forums and regulatory discussions, specifically regarding the convergence of traditional and digital market infrastructure.
- Cross direct team and functional boundaries to gain consensus on strategy and prioritization, effectively acting as a gatekeeper for market execution.
- Dedicate significant effort to coaching Business Leaders and Managing Directors, ensuring a robust talent pipeline and a culture of continuous learning.
Work Arrangement
Remote (Worldwide)
Team
Team size: 20. Structure: 20+ professionals, ranging from junior staff to Managing Directors
Additional Information
- Operates in a 24/7 environment
- Requires stamina and strategic foresight to lead in a fast-moving, high-volatility environment
