Head of U.S. Derivatives Trading Technology

<div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxuseysYUio6Qia64JLLAwE7dh"> <div data-page-id="doxusokjWsaOkSCIjzixAfRM3sd" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusaUYeCmu82WSkkm5KDd00db"> <h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-doxuslsyQOGHoiYb47TiA1n51Th"><strong>Who We Are</strong></h2> <div data-page-id="JAF7dFJcWoUusRx7RKkuM14BsYc" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-OqGZdUPi6oJlXzxlmNiu3gAmsVg"> <div data-page-id="V6OedkjJzouK9jxNIfuuhjt9sDc" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div data-page-id="AEW3d0Y2noLuIcxROuFubTLpsZd" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxuseysYUio6Qia64JLLAwE7dh"> <div data-page-id="doxusokjWsaOkSCIjzixAfRM3sd" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusaUYeCmu82WSkkm5KDd00db"> <div data-page-id="AEW3d0Y2noLuIcxROuFubTLpsZd" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxustOiFVk8C3Uy4rotl5Nem5f"> <div data-page-id="PNNZdiw4Yo1ZOmx8btbucw8qsLG" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Q479dQIlZozY6cxcPNFuoY1rsxe"> <div class="rich-text-paragraph" data-eleid="27"> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-RKOAdw3kVoh5EQxcr2juP3i0sTb"> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Cfb8dvi9voxFkWxhNcmuJX50sZb"> <div data-page-id="Kpucdjv7JoAcSZxSf7PuRl5Yscb" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusxfrenHjJKtgnorBrzgGFPb">At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by crypto, and ultimately contribute to every individual's freedom. OKX is a leading crypto exchange, and the developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized crypto applications (dApps). OKX is also a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets. We are safe and reliable, backed by our Proof of Reserves. Across our multiple offices globally, we are united by our core principles: <em>We Before Me</em>, <em>Do the Right Thing</em>, and <em>Get Things Done</em>. These shared values drive our culture, shape our processes, and foster a friendly, rewarding, and diverse environment for every OK-er.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusq2WnfR822THsuqUosdSzFu">&nbsp;</div> <h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-doxus9qcafz8J9vhi3nwZgrckWg"><strong>About The Opportunity</strong></h2> <div data-page-id="Y7UMd57PyoZKyJxUW1zl6vFKgqg" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-RCcAdAoW1ockZrxu1MGlFGBWgff">We are seeking a senior trading-technology leader to design and deliver the technology stack connecting customers to a regulated US derivatives market.</div> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-F4nSdyCHBoB7YJxCWwHlp52Tgqg">The ideal candidate will have built an FCM operation from the ground up or led the technology function at a leading FCM or service provider for FCMs and broker-dealers. <br>They will bring deep knowledge of the vendor landscape and a strong track record of making strategic technology, operational, and build-versus-buy decisions.<br><br></div> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-F4nSdyCHBoB7YJxCWwHlp52Tgqg"> <div data-page-id="Y7UMd57PyoZKyJxUW1zl6vFKgqg" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-QkYTdwRiioJNQSxEaVEluyabgvc">You will report to the OKX Core Trading Product Management leadership with a dotted line to the CEO and COO of the local entity.</div> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UagKdxLu5odEAoxrSMel45aDgxg">The essential profile is someone who can make architecture and vendor decisions — Not someone hired merely to implement a vendor choice already made.<br><br></div> </div> </div> </div> <h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-doxushHxPgvpIV0pJrijghkWDWe"><strong>What You’ll Be Doing&nbsp;</strong></h2> <div data-page-id="Y7UMd57PyoZKyJxUW1zl6vFKgqg" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <ul class="list-bullet1"> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-HulmdnmpXo0anUxjU0dlc40VgSe" data-list="bullet"> <div>Design the end-to-end US derivatives trading architecture.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-RwnkdfSiPoXK9cxAri1lILsKgPb" data-list="bullet"> <div>Lead the selection of the clearing FCM, OMS and market-access providers.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-W8OadhOoTosqIjx6G4zlJIppgud" data-list="bullet"> <div>Deep familiarity with leading OMS, risk-management, and market-data vendors in the U.S. derivatives ecosystem.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-DmMvdDZUbo7ofnxU8wHlYoztgbh" data-list="bullet"> <div>Decide between vendor-provided, direct-exchange and hybrid connectivity.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-WcDWd9Rb7oK7JFx4NNQlxI0xgtd" data-list="bullet"> <div>Define the long-term build-versus-buy roadmap.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-X2WYdRdfcorRQExmQN2lJ8ksghd" data-list="bullet"> <div>Lead internal and vendor integrations across OMS, margin, liquidation, funding, UI, and KYC.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-T9bmdQtpBox0TDxcKhAla2RHglb" data-list="bullet"> <div>Lead exchange connectivity, certification and production readiness.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ZxcndqDnjovhkNxDPwdlyCN7gke" data-list="bullet"> <div>Define pre-trade risk, kill-switch, drop-copy and reconciliation requirements.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-K249d59RQobqiGxUcXNlRzalg0d" data-list="bullet"> <div>Establish 24/7 monitoring, incident response and disaster recovery.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-SuWrdQw9moKyzaxxSWslz80pgZb" data-list="bullet"> <div>Own vendor technical diligence, contracts, SLAs and delivery.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ZzjZdQyjwof0XhxV3vVl7KDYgeG" data-list="bullet"> <div>Recruit and lead the US trading-technology team.<br><br></div> </li> </ul> <h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-doxusWnZPeJsdMU53QGew90VQeh"><strong>First-Year Objectives&nbsp;</strong></h2> <div data-page-id="Y7UMd57PyoZKyJxUW1zl6vFKgqg" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-KPTwdikXboYEe5xOdHflbLREgRc"> <div data-page-id="Y7UMd57PyoZKyJxUW1zl6vFKgqg" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <ul class="list-bullet1"> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-B77bdyOFhosFH7xE0TelvQnZgcg" data-list="bullet"> <div>Define the target architecture and systems of record.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-HNbjd275SoaTvqxo5yxlM8qAgAe" data-list="bullet"> <div>Select the DCM connectivity model, clearing FCM and technology providers.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Ftavdz8XzoJvkXx2HcDlDuWHg0d" data-list="bullet"> <div>Deliver exchange certification and production readiness.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-JweOdI6y5o2n6ixwEMul1fKQgbA" data-list="bullet"> <div>Establish reconciliation, risk controls and 24/7 support.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-MJTaddiGcod9tcxI2irlfQbDgPc" data-list="bullet"> <div>Produce a roadmap for increasing internal ownership of the stack.<br><br></div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> <h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-doxusWnZPeJsdMU53QGew90VQeh"><strong>What We Look For In You&nbsp;</strong></h2> <div data-page-id="Y7UMd57PyoZKyJxUW1zl6vFKgqg" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <ul class="list-bullet1"> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Y5h1dzLxZo5MBqxdUbGl15Ubgnd" data-list="bullet"> <div>10+ years in electronic trading or capital-markets technology.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UIGIdVtnBoSz6zxoMQ9l3OOpgBc" data-list="bullet"> <div>Deep knowledge of listed derivatives and US futures market structure.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UXqidQS0ZoT5hsxfAjslizM3gxc" data-list="bullet"> <div>Experience with OMS, FIX, exchange connectivity, market data and pre-trade risk.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ZOFddxGPdoDva8xgqErl6ZAHgeg" data-list="bullet"> <div>Prior experience working at an FCM is preferred.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-LSVmdjRYFoPGhJxqYL6lP2UXgRf" data-list="bullet"> <div>Understanding of the complete execution, clearing and settlement lifecycle.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XP4adZve8odMOexS7KnlLI6xgpb" data-list="bullet"> <div>Track record delivering mission-critical trading platforms.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-NtcxdaC4FojQpsx7RnKlojLHg1T" data-list="bullet"> <div>Ability to translate business and regulatory requirements into technical architecture.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-M8dmdnpoMoREinxhJsFlbLSygDh" data-list="bullet"> <div>Strong leadership across engineering, product, risk, compliance and operations.<br><br></div> </li> </ul> </div> <h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-doxusWnZPeJsdMU53QGew90VQeh"><strong>Preferred Background&nbsp;</strong></h2> <div data-page-id="Y7UMd57PyoZKyJxUW1zl6vFKgqg" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-KPTwdikXboYEe5xOdHflbLREgRc">Candidates may come from:</div> <ul class="list-bullet1"> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-LMq0dE5sXofcaCxW7ZhlIXpEgBe" data-list="bullet"> <div>Futures execution technology at a bank or FCM.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ODcsdsFqroCcEJxhKmXlzUfPgRf" data-list="bullet"> <div>An exchange or clearinghouse.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-D6q7dAmnIohqOXx9hgzlLfuEgmg" data-list="bullet"> <div>An OMS or market-access technology provider.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Pr7gdt0huo5PtAxgH8sleAq9gbd" data-list="bullet"> <div>A futures-native brokerage or regulated digital-asset platform.<br><strong><br></strong></div> </li> </ul> <div data-page-id="Y7UMd57PyoZKyJxUW1zl6vFKgqg" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-KPTwdikXboYEe5xOdHflbLREgRc"> <div data-page-id="Y7UMd57PyoZKyJxUW1zl6vFKgqg" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <h2><strong>Perks &amp; Benefits&nbsp;</strong></h2> <ul class="list-bullet1"> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Gb04dtjtMoHmldxfAjXuI6P4snC" data-list="bullet"> <div>Competitive total compensation package</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Gb04dtjtMoHmldxfAjXuI6P4snC" data-list="bullet">L&amp;D programs and education subsidy for employees' growth and development</li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusfCPfNQIPMLDddcFHLcCJRC" data-list="bullet"> <div>Various team building programs and company events</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusfCPfNQIPMLDddcFHLcCJRC" data-list="bullet">Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependants</li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusfCPfNQIPMLDddcFHLcCJRC" data-list="bullet">More that we love to tell you along the process!<br><br></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div data-page-id="PNNZdiw4Yo1ZOmx8btbucw8qsLG" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-PAsSdHmTUoESufxImMVuQCJqslf"><strong>OKX</strong><strong> Statement:</strong></div> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-OnXedp7wMoA4Chx9oKlu6OwIsYd">OKX is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, national origin, age, marital status, and non-job related physical or mental disability, or protected veteran 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