#WeAreTradeStation
Who We Are :
TradeStation is the home of those born to trade. As an online brokerage firm and trading ecosystem, we are focused on delivering the ultimate trading experience for active traders and institutions. We continuously push the boundaries of what's possible, encourage out-of-the-box thinking, and relentlessly search for like-minded innovators.
At TradeStation, we are building an AI-First culture. We expect team members to embrace AI as a core part of their daily workflow, whether that’s using AI to accelerate development, enhance decision-making, improve client outcomes, or streamline internal processes. We hire, grow, and promote people who can harness AI responsibly and creatively. We treat AI as a partner in problem-solving, not just a tool; following our governance standards to ensure AI is used ethically, securely, and transparently. If you join us, you’re joining a culture where AI is how we work .
Are you ready to make yourself at home?
What We Are Looking For :
We are looking for a talented and experienced Director of Product Management to lead our Trading API product offering and serve as our resident API specialist. In this role, you will define and execute the vision for our API platform, driving adoption, innovation, and customer satisfaction for active traders and partners. You will be responsible for strategy, delivery, and growth of our API solutions, partnering with Sales and Business Development to expand market adoption.
The Director will need to execute organizing and delivering an industry-leading API trader offering. This role must excel at understanding customer needs and translating them into a modern, high-performance set of APIs that replace legacy systems and deliver industry-leading functionality for experienced active traders.
What You’ll Be Doing :
- Develop and implement product strategies that enhance the API trader's customer experience, increase engagement and retention, and drive business growth
- Conduct research to identify customer needs and pain points and develop strategies to maximize the trading experience and ensure industry-leading API functionality and performance
- Own the full product lifecycle for Trading APIs, from ideation and requirements gathering through launch, iteration, and sunsetting
- Champion a developer-first approach, ensuring APIs are robust, well-documented, and easy to integrate for both internal and external clients
- Drive API platform modernization, leveraging AI and machine learning to optimize performance, automate operational tasks, and deliver intelligent trading features
- Define and prioritize the API roadmap based on customer feedback, competitive analysis, and business impact, balancing speed-to-market with long-term scalability
- Collaborate with engineering to establish and maintain best practices for API design, versioning, security, and reliability
- Establish and monitor SLAs, uptime, latency, and other technical KPIs for API endpoints, proactively addressing issues and driving continuous improvement
- Lead go-to-market strategy for new API features, including developer documentation, sample code, SDKs, and sandbox environments
- Foster a thriving developer ecosystem by engaging with external partners, fintechs, and active trader communities
- Integrate AI-powered analytics and personalization into API offerings to deliver differentiated client experiences and actionable insights
- Stay up to date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies related to the active trader segment, leveraging this knowledge to continuously improve products
- Communicate product vision, strategy, and progress to senior executives and stakeholders
The Skills You Bring :
Strong experience in product management within financial services, with a focus on active traders and options tradingDeep expertise in API product management, including API design, developer experience, documentation, and external partner integrationsProven ability to drive developer engagement and build thriving API ecosystemsExperience with modern API technologies (REST, WebSocket, GraphQL, OAuth, OpenAPI / Swagger, FIX, GRPC)Hands-on experience leveraging AI and LLM tools to automate workflows, enhance data quality, and deliver intelligent trading solutionsFamiliarity with cloud-native architectures, microservices, and scalable API platformsExperience establishing and monitoring technical KPIs (uptime, latency, error rates) and driving continuous improvementAbility to synthesize complex technical and business requirements into actionable product strategiesExperience working with external developer communities, fintech partners, and third-party integrationsStrong understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance for API-based trading platformsExcellent execution of product management responsibilities and best practices in an agile organizationStrong analytical and data-driven mindset, with the ability to seek out data and customer insights to improve products and enhance customer experienceResults-oriented with a bias toward action and a track record of delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives in high-urgency, high-visibility environmentsCommitment to continuous self-improvement, learning, and intellectual curiosityOutstanding communicator and collaborator, highly organized, and able to prioritize and track multiple tasks to successful completionTeam player who can work flexible hours and is willing to travel if necessaryExtensive background trading Options, Futures, and EquitiesProven experience in the financial services industry, particularly in the broker-dealer space and with a focus on active traders and options tradingSuccessful track record of delivering successful products in a customer-focused environmentExcellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships and influence cross-functional teamsExcellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex product concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholdersExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insightsAbility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing prioritiesClear understanding of regulatory limitations and to ensure that we stay compliant within the scope of our deliverables preferredExperience working with VIP or high-value clients preferredDemonstrated success launching and scaling new products or features preferredExperience working in a startup or fast-paced, high-growth environment preferredStrong understanding of trading platforms, financial technology, and options trading specifically preferredMinimum Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as finance, economics, business, or engineering10+ years of experience in product management, with a focus on the active trader in the financial services industry with at least 3 years leading a teamDesired Qualifications :
Currently holding (or previously held) series 4, 7, 63, and 24 licensesMBA or advanced degree in a relevant fieldWhat We Offer :
Collaborative work environmentCompetitive SalariesYearly bonusComprehensive benefits for you and your family starting Day 1Unlimited Paid Time OffFlexible working environmentTradeStation Account employee benefits, as well as full access to trading education materialsPay Range (US) $190-210K (Countries outside of the US have differing ranges in accordance with local labor markets)TradeStation provides equal employment opportunities to current and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, disability, handicap, citizenship, veteran or marital status, or any other legally recognized status entitled to protection under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.
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