Execution Management & Trading Connectivity Manager

assetmark; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AssetMark is seeking a senior trading technology leader to own the strategy and governance of the EMS and related execution technology ecosystem. The role partners with cross-functional leaders to improve execution quality, reduce costs, and automate processes across multiple venues.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in EMS/OMS, FIX connectivity, and TCA, with a track record of building resilient, scalable trading platforms and analytics for enterprise use.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in trading technology, execution management, institutional trading, or related fields.
• Bachelor's degree as stated; CFA or similar certification preferred.
• Experience with EMS, OMS, FIX connectivity, Best Execution, TCA, and workflow automation.

Responsibilities

• Own the strategy, roadmap, configuration, and governance of the Execution Management System (EMS) and execution technology ecosystem.
• Lead EMS/OMS integrations, FIX connectivity, and routing algorithms.
• Provide execution analytics, broker reviews, market structure insights, and governance recommendations.
• Develop dashboards and KPIs for execution performance and costs.
• Configure and optimize routing logic, destinations, algorithms, and workflow parameters.
• Drive automated, touchless operating environment with AI-enabled monitoring and preventive controls.
• Design resilient operating processes with documentation, SOPs, knowledge transfer, and no single points of failure.
• Manage relationships with EMS/OMS providers and vendors; evaluate platform enhancements.
• Support cross-asset class connectivity, exception management, and workflow improvements.
• Collaborate with Trading, Portfolio Management, Engineering, Compliance, Risk, Data & Analytics, and Product Management.

Skills

Execution management

Trading connectivity

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related discipline

CFA or similar industry certification preferred

Tools

EMS/OMS platforms

FIX connectivity

Algorithm management

TCA / execution analytics tooling

Workflow automation tools

Job description

Job Description

The Job/What You'll Do:

AssetMark is seeking a strategic, technically minded trading professional to serve as the business owner for our Execution Management and Trading Connectivity platform. This is a senior individual contributor role responsible for defining the strategy, governance, configuration, and continuous evolution of the firm's execution technology ecosystem. The successful candidate will partner closely with cross-functional leaders to deliver a winning trading solution for clients across an array of venues to improve execution quality and drive down trading costs by building processes that are automated, resilient, and drive productivity.

We can only consider candidates for this position who are able to accommodate a hybrid work schedule and are close to our Charlotte, NC or Phoenix, AZ offices.

Responsibilities

• Own the business strategy, roadmap, configuration, and governance of the Execution Management System (EMS) and execution technology ecosystem.
• Serve as business owner for EMS, OMS integrations, FIX connectivity, Smart Order Routing, algorithm management, RFQ platforms, broker connectivity, and allocation workflows.
• Serve as a standing member of the Execution Committee, providing execution analytics, broker reviews, market structure insights, and recommendations to strengthen Best Execution governance.
• Develop execution dashboards and KPIs covering implementation shortfall, arrival slippage, fill quality, broker performance, algorithm performance, operational KPIs, and trade completion rates to drive continuous improvement.
• Configure and optimize routing logic, execution destinations, algorithms, and workflow parameters using execution analytics and transaction cost analysis.
• Drive a highly automated, touchless operating environment by reducing manual intervention, implementing workflow automation, focused on AI-enabled monitoring, exception management, and preventive controls.
• Design resilient operating processes with comprehensive documentation, standard operating procedures, knowledge transfer, and no single points of failure.
• Manage strategic relationships with EMS, OMS, FIX, market data, RFQ, algorithm providers, brokers, and technology vendors; evaluate new capabilities and recommend platform enhancements.
• Support workflow optimization, connectivity, exception management, and technology enhancements for all asset classes.
• Collaborate exceptionally well across Trading, Portfolio Management, Engineering, Operations, Compliance, Risk, Data & Analytics, and Product Management to deliver enterprise outcomes.
• Identify and implement innovations that improve execution quality, system stability, operational scalability, and competitive differentiation for AssetMark and Adhesion.
• Ensure all processes are documented, sustainable, and well controlled in order to ensure resiliency and eliminate single points of failure.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Deep expertise in EMS/OMS architecture, FIX protocol, electronic trading, workflow automation, and execution analytics.
• Experience with Best Execution governance, Transaction Cost Analysis (TCA), execution analytics, and market structure.
• Strong understanding of equities, ETFs, ADRs, and fixed income trading workflows, including settlement processes.
• Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and collaborate across business and technology organizations.
• Proven ability to design highly automated operating models supported by strong controls, documentation, and audit readiness.
• Strategically focused on measurable business outcomes, automation, resilience, and continuous improvement.

Education & Experience

• 8+ years of experience in trading technology, execution management, institutional trading, product ownership, or capital markets operations.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• CFA or similar industry certification preferred.
• Experience with EMS, OMS, FIX connectivity, Best Execution, TCA, and workflow automation required.

Compensation

Compensation: The Base Salary range for this position is between $110,000-$130,000. This information reflects a base salary range that AssetMark reasonably expects to pay for the position based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and actual work location. This position will also be eligible for additional variable incentive compensation and competitive benefits.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US to be considered. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Who We Are & What We Offer

We are AssetMark, a company on the move, shaping the future of financial services. Growth is in our DNA. Every day, we combine technology, insight, and collaboration to create new possibilities for advisors, for our people and for our investors. At AssetMark your ideas matter; they're heard, valued, and drive me