Director of Trading Operations

Farther

Dallas (TX)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 300,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Full health benefits

401(k) matching

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

A leading wealth management firm in Dallas is seeking a Director of Trading Operations to own and optimize the trading program. This pivotal senior role includes responsibilities for trading strategies, risk management, and compliance across various platforms. Candidates should possess extensive experience in trading functions within an RIA or broker-dealer environment and hold relevant FINRA registrations. Join a collaborative team and help shape the future of wealth management while enjoying a competitive compensation package and unlimited PTO.

Qualifications

Extensive experience leading trading or portfolio implementation within an RIA or broker-dealer.
Demonstrated ownership of multi-custodian trading programs.
Strong command of trading risk controls.
Experience operating in a dual-registered environment.
Experience in a dual‑registered or broker‑dealer environment with supervisory controls and regulatory obligations.
Executive presence and sound judgment for material firm‑level decisions.
Must hold FINRA registrations (Series 7, 66, and 9/10 or 24) to support broker‑dealer trading activities.

Responsibilities

Own the end-to-end trading function including strategy and execution.
Establish trading architecture and ensure data integrity.
Serve as a senior escalation point for trading issues.
Collaborate with Compliance on trading requirements.
Partner with Engineering and Product to outline trading roadmap, automation, and build/ buy decisions.
Advise executives on trading decisions impacting scale, cost, and client experience.
Collaborate with Compliance to meet RIA and broker‑dealer requirements.
Define capacity models, performance metrics, and control frameworks for growth and regulatory rigor.
Build and lead a high‑performing trading organization with clear ownership.
Drive broker‑dealer readiness across supervision, controls, and compliance.

Skills

Experience leading trading functions

Knowledge of rebalancing technology

Portfolio construction

Strong decision-making skills

Ability to operate in regulatory environments

Education

FINRA registrations (Series 7, 66, 9/10, or 24)

Job description

Farther is a rapidly growing RIA that combines expert advisors with cutting-edge technology - delivering a comprehensive, tailored wealth management experience.

Farther’s founders are leaders and innovators from the private wealth industry who possess a unique blend of traditional wealth management, fintech, and technology production expertise. We’re backed by top‑tier venture capital firms, fintech investors, and industry leaders.

Joining Farther means joining a collaborative team of entrepreneurs who are passionate about helping their clients and our teammates achieve more. If you’re the type who breaks through walls to get things done the right way, we want to build the future of wealth management with you.

The Role

As Director of Trading Operations, you'll own Farther's entire trading program – setting the vision, architecture, and operating standards for how portfolios are implemented, rebalanced, and executed across our platform. This is a senior leadership role at the intersection of trading, technology, and operations, with direct influence on platform strategy and client outcomes.

You'll play a pivotal role as we launch our broker‑dealer, ensuring trading infrastructure, risk controls, and compliance practices scale appropriately with our rapid growth.

Your Impact

Own the end-to-end trading function, including strategy, execution, rebalancing methodology, risk management, and operational oversight
Establish and govern the firm's rebalancing and trading architecture, ensuring accuracy, resilience, and scalability across custodians, portfolio systems, and internal tools
Set standards for data integrity, model governance, exception management, and post-trade validation
Serve as the senior escalation point for complex trading issues, systemic risks, and vendor relationships
Partner with Engineering and Product to define the trading and rebalancing roadmap, including automation, integrations, and build‑vs‑buy decisions
Act as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on trading-related decisions impacting scale, cost, and client experience
Collaborate with Compliance to ensure trading practices, systems, and controls align with both RIA and broker‑dealer requirements
Define capacity models, performance metrics, and control frameworks to support sustained growth and regulatory rigor
Build and lead a high‑performing trading organization, with clear ownership, accountability, and development pathways
Drive broker‑dealer readiness initiatives across trading supervision, regulatory controls, and compliance frameworks

Ideal Match

Extensive experience leading trading or portfolio implementation functions within an RIA, broker‑dealer, or technology‑enabled wealth platform
Demonstrated ownership of multi‑custodian trading programs and rebalancing technology in a high‑growth environment
Strong command of portfolio construction, rebalancing methodologies, and trading risk controls
Proven ability to operate at the intersection of technology, data, and financial operations
Experience operating within a dual‑registered or broker‑dealer environment, with a strong understanding of trading supervision, controls, and regulatory obligations
Executive presence, sound judgment, and comfort making decisions with material firm‑level impact
Required to hold appropriate FINRA registrations to support broker‑dealer trading activities, including Series 7, Series 66, and Series 9/10 or 24

Bonus Points

Fintech experience partnering with Product and Engineering teams on trading systems and automation
Technical aptitude for articulating requirements, evaluating vendors, and making build‑vs‑buy decisions
Track record scaling trading operations through periods of rapid AUM and advisor growth
Familiarity with portfolio management systems, order management systems, and rebalancing platforms
Experience managing relationships with custodians, trading vendors, and technology partners

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