Prime Financial Services - North America Head of Futures Execution Product - Executive Director
J.P. Morgan
Join a global leader in Futures & Options, where your expertise and strategic vision will shape the future of electronic trading and product innovation. As Executive Director of the Futures Execution Product team, you’ll collaborate with senior stakeholders, drive complex initiatives, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions. This is your opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and advance your career in a senior leadership role.
Job Summary
As an Executive Director – Futures Execution Product in the New York team, you will oversee all aspects of the execution product suite, including portal strategy, algorithmic trading, analytics, risk management, market access, and post-trade services. You will set and execute the strategic vision, partner with Sales, Trading, and senior stakeholders, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver innovative product solutions. You will represent the product suite to senior management, clients, and external partners, driving adoption and advocating for its value.
Job responsibilities
- Set and execute the strategic vision for the Futures Execution product, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market trends
- Partner with Sales, Trading, and senior stakeholders to define and prioritize commercial opportunities and innovative solutions
- Oversee the development of comprehensive business requirements and ensure robust documentation for all product initiatives
- Lead cross-functional teams—including Technology, Operations, Compliance, and regulatory/control partners—to deliver end-to-end product solutions
- Drive platform strategy, including portal enhancements, algorithmic trading capabilities, analytics, risk management frameworks, market access, and post-trade service improvements
- Represent the product suite to senior management, clients, and external partners, advocating for its value and driving adoption
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Extensive understanding of global Futures & Options market structure, including major exchanges, regulatory frameworks (MiFID II, CFTC), and clearing processes
- Deep expertise in electronic trading, including leading Futures & Options ISVs, vendor EMS products, client connectivity solutions, FIX Protocol, and algorithmic trading strategies
- Strong background in technology systems and platforms, with experience integrating and implementing Order Management Systems and related infrastructure
- Proven ability to leverage technology and analytics to enhance trading performance, operational efficiency, and risk management
- Strategic problem-solving skills, with the ability to address complex challenges creatively and efficiently
- Exceptional planning, organizational, and verification capabilities
- Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders across all levels and disciplines
- Proficient in documenting business requirements and presenting to senior management, clients, and external partners
- Demonstrated ability to advocate for and drive adoption of delivered products
- Inspirational leadership skills, with a track record of guiding teams to achieve ambitious goals
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Experience leading global product initiatives in Futures & Options
- Advanced degree in finance, technology, or related discipline
- Experience with platform strategy and product development in electronic trading environments
- Proven track record of driving innovation and operational excellence
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
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J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.
Lead the strategic vision and delivery of the Futures Execution product suite, driving innovation and operational excellence.