Trade Operations Leader: Execution & Strategy

Citizens Bank; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Citizens Bank in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a Trade Ops Group Manager to lead end-to-end trade execution, post-trade processing, and operational support across all asset classes within the Wealth platform.

You will own trading and operations strategy, manage vendor and custodian relationships, and drive continuous improvement to ensure best execution, regulatory compliance, and a high-quality advisor experience.

Qualifications

• FINRA Series 7, 63 or 66 required and Series 24, 53, and 4 required or ability to obtain.
• 10–15+ years of experience in trading, trade operations, or investment operations within wealth management, asset management, or broker dealer environments.
• Deep understanding of market structure, trade lifecycle, and best execution standards.
• Demonstrated leadership of large, complex teams and cross functional initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements (SEC, FINRA, MSRB, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily trade execution activities across equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, options, alternatives, and other supported products.
• Ensure best execution practices aligned with fiduciary obligations, regulatory requirements, and firm policies.
• Establish and maintain execution strategies, trading protocols, and escalation procedures for market volatility or disruptions.
• Lead post trade operational functions including confirmations, allocations, settlements, reconciliations, fails management, and corporate actions.
• Drive risk controls, audits, and issue remediation in collaboration with Risk and Compliance.

Skills

FINRA licensing

Trading operations leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Business/Economics

Job description

Citizens Bank in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a Trade Ops Group Manager to lead end-to-end trade execution, post-trade processing, and operational support across all asset classes within the Wealth platform.

You will own trading and operations strategy, manage vendor and custodian relationships, and drive continuous improvement to ensure best execution, regulatory compliance, and a high-quality advisor experience.