Director, Electronic Trading

NOTE: Fidelity will not provide sponsorship for this position.

The Role

Are you passionate about market structure, electronic trading, and using data to shape business strategy? Fidelity's Electronic Trading team is seeking a Director to lead the strategy and evolution of CrossStream, our off-exchange trading venue, while helping shape the future of our broader electronic trading business.

This role combines strategic planning, analytical problem-solving, and relationship-building. Responsibilities include leading the business strategy, analytics, and regulatory governance of CrossStream, identifying growth opportunities through data analysis, and partnering with teams across Fidelity to enhance our trading capabilities. As expertise and industry relationships deepen, the role will also focus on expanding partnerships with broker-dealers and trading technology providers, helping drive the continued growth of Fidelity's electronic trading business.

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

We are seeking a candidate who combines strong technical and analytical capabilities with a passion for driving business strategy. This role is ideal for someone who has developed expertise in electronic trading, market structure, quantitative analysis, or technology and is excited to expand their impact through product leadership, strategic planning, and industry engagement.

Success in this role requires the ability to independently analyze business performance, identify opportunities, and translate complex data into actionable recommendations. The ideal candidate is comfortable moving between detailed analysis and strategic discussions, building credibility through expertise, thoughtful problem-solving, and strong communication.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Strong analytical and technical skills, including the ability to independently query and analyze large datasets using SQL, q or similar tools
• Experience in product management, electronic trading, equity market structure, trading technology, or alternative trading venues
• Ability to independently investigate business questions using data and develop recommendations based on findings
• Experience coordinating complex initiatives across business, technology, trading, compliance, and operations teams
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in environments with regulatory and operational requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders, including senior leaders and external partners
• Interest in developing commercial strategies, identifying growth opportunities, and cultivating industry partnerships

The most successful candidates bring curiosity, initiative, sound judgment, and a desire to continuously learn. They enjoy solving complex problems, working with data, and helping shape the direction of a growing business.

The Team

Our Electronic Trading team develops innovative trading solutions that connect clients and business partners with high-quality execution opportunities. We operate at the intersection of trading, technology, product management, quantitative research, and client engagement, helping Fidelity adapt and innovate within an evolving marketplace.

CrossStream is an important part of our electronic trading ecosystem, providing unique opportunities to improve execution outcomes and expand client access to liquidity. This role will play a key part in defining the future direction of the platform, while supporting broader strategic initiatives across Fidelity's electronic trading businesses including Fidelity Service Bureau.

Fidelity’s Onsite Working Model
Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.

Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors.

Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.   

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home.  These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career.  Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.

Please be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.