Head of U.S. Derivatives Trading Technology

OKX; United States; On-site; USD 313,000 - 451,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total compensation package

Education subsidy for growth and dev

Team building programs and company/unw

Job summary

OKX seeks a senior trading-technology leader to design and deliver the technology stack connecting customers to a regulated US derivatives market. This role requires building a scalable architecture, selecting clearing FCMs and OMS providers, and guiding vendor strategies with a deep understanding of the US derivatives ecosystem.

You will report to the OKX Core Trading Product Management leadership with a dotted line to the CEO and COO of the local entity, and you will recruit and lead the US

Qualifications

• 10+ years in electronic trading or capital-markets technology.
• Deep knowledge of listed derivatives and US futures market structure.
• Experience with OMS, FIX, exchange connectivity, market data and pre-trade risk.
• Prior experience working at an FCM is preferred.
• Understanding of the complete execution, clearing and settlement lifecycle.
• Track record delivering mission-critical trading platforms.
• Ability to translate business and regulatory requirements into technical architecture.
• Strong leadership across engineering, product, risk, compliance and operations.

Responsibilities

• Design the end-to-end US derivatives trading architecture.
• Lead the selection of the clearing FCM, OMS and market-access providers.
• Deep familiarity with leading OMS, risk-management, and market-data vendors in the U.S. derivatives ecosystem.
• Decide between vendor-provided, direct-exchange and hybrid connectivity.
• Define the long-term build-versus-buy roadmap.
• Lead internal and vendor integrations across OMS, margin, liquidation, funding, UI, and KYC.
• Lead exchange connectivity, certification and production readiness.
• Define pre-trade risk, kill-switch, drop-copy and reconciliation requirements.
• Establish 24/7 monitoring, incident response and disaster recovery.
• Own vendor technical diligence, contracts, SLAs and delivery.
• Recruit and lead the US trading-technology team.

Skills

Electronic trading

Capital markets tech

Derivatives knowledge

OMS

FIX

Market data

Pre-trade risk

Leadership

Tools

OMS platforms

Market data feeds

Job description

Who We Are

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:

Who We Are

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: We Before Me, Do the Right Thing, and Get Things Done. These shared values drive our culture, shape our processes, and foster a friendly, rewarding, and diverse environment for every OK-er.

About The Opportunity

We are seeking a senior trading-technology leader to design and deliver the technology stack connecting customers to a regulated US derivatives market. 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. They will bring deep knowledge of the vendor landscape and a strong track record of making strategic technology, operational, and build-versus-buy decisions. You will report to the OKX Core Trading Product Management leadership with a dotted line to the CEO and COO of the local entity. The essential profile is someone who can make architecture and vendor decisions — Not someone hired merely to implement a vendor choice already made.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design the end-to-end US derivatives trading architecture.
• Lead the selection of the clearing FCM, OMS and market-access providers.
• Deep familiarity with leading OMS, risk-management, and market-data vendors in the U.S. derivatives ecosystem.
• Decide between vendor-provided, direct-exchange and hybrid connectivity.
• Define the long-term build-versus-buy roadmap.
• Lead internal and vendor integrations across OMS, margin, liquidation, funding, UI, and KYC.
• Lead exchange connectivity, certification and production readiness.
• Define pre-trade risk, kill-switch, drop-copy and reconciliation requirements.
• Establish 24/7 monitoring, incident response and disaster recovery.
• Own vendor technical diligence, contracts, SLAs and delivery.
• Recruit and lead the US trading-technology team.

First-Year Objectives

• Define the target architecture and systems of record.
• Select the DCM connectivity model, clearing FCM and technology providers.
• Deliver exchange certification and production readiness.
• Establish reconciliation, risk controls and 24/7 support.
• Produce a roadmap for increasing internal ownership of the stack.

What We Look For In You

• 10+ years in electronic trading or capital-markets technology.
• Deep knowledge of listed derivatives and US futures market structure.
• Experience with OMS, FIX, exchange connectivity, market data and pre-trade risk.
• Prior experience working at an FCM is preferred.
• Understanding of the complete execution, clearing and settlement lifecycle.
• Track record delivering mission-critical trading platforms.
• Ability to translate business and regulatory requirements into technical architecture.
• Strong leadership across engineering, product, risk, compliance and operations.

Preferred Background

Candidates may come from:

• Futures execution technology at a bank or FCM.
• An exchange or clearinghouse.
• An OMS or market-access technology provider.
• A futures-native brokerage or regulated digital-asset platform.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package
• L&D programs and education subsidy for employees' growth and development
• Various team building programs and company events
• Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependants
• More that we love to tell you along the process!

OKX Statement

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 status. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. The salary range for this position is $313,055 to $450,799. The salary offered depends on a variety of factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. In addition to the salary, a performance bonus and long-term incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, as well as a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. All official OKX vacancies are published on this website. While roles may appear on selected third-party platforms from time to time, information on other sites may be inaccurate or outdated.

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