Job Description
Senior Technical Program Manager – Trading Technology
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Location: New York (Hybrid)
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Salary: Up to $300,000
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The Opportunity
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We are partnering with a rapidly growing financial technology firm operating at the intersection of traditional capital markets and digital assets.
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The business is building sophisticated, institutional-grade trading and financial infrastructure, supporting a diverse range of asset classes and global markets.
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They are seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager to lead the delivery of complex, business-critical technology initiatives across engineering, product and commercial teams.
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This is a high-impact opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with technical teams, navigating complex financial systems and taking ownership of strategic programs from initial planning through to successful delivery.
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Key Responsibilities
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- Lead large-scale, cross-functional technology programs across trading infrastructure, financial products and digital asset initiatives.
- Own the full program lifecycle, including planning, execution, delivery, risk management and stakeholder communication.
- Partner closely with software engineering, infrastructure, product and business teams to establish priorities and drive execution.
- Identify dependencies, anticipate delivery risks and proactively resolve technical or operational blockers.
- Coordinate multiple workstreams, ensuring projects remain aligned with broader business objectives.
- Establish clear reporting structures, delivery metrics and governance processes to improve visibility and accountability.
- Drive continuous improvements in engineering delivery practices, workflows and cross-functional collaboration.
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What We're Looking For
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- 5+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, Technical Project Management or a closely related discipline.
- A proven track record of delivering complex technology initiatives involving multiple engineering teams and business stakeholders.
- Strong technical understanding, with the ability to engage confidently with software engineers, architects and infrastructure specialists.
- Experience managing projects involving distributed systems, complex integrations, enterprise platforms or other technically demanding environments.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication and organisational skills.
- Strong understanding of delivery methodologies, project governance, dependency management and risk mitigation.
- Hands-on experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence and GitHub.
- The ability to operate independently, manage competing priorities and drive execution in fast-moving environments.
- A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Economics or a related discipline.
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Highly Desirable
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- Experience within investment banking, hedge funds, trading firms, prime brokerage or financial technology.
- Exposure to trading platforms, market infrastructure, post-trade systems or financial data platforms.
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Why Consider This Opportunity?
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- Competitive compensation: Up to $300,000 base salary for the New York position.
- High-impact projects: Lead initiatives supporting sophisticated financial and trading technology.
- Technical complexity: Work alongside experienced engineers building institutional-grade systems.
- Broad exposure: Gain experience across traditional financial markets and the evolving digital asset ecosystem.
- Strategic ownership: Take responsibility for programs with direct business impact and visibility across senior leadership.
- International environment: Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders across global markets.
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Interested?
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If you're an experienced Technical Program Manager with a strong technical background and an interest in financial markets, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.
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Apply directly or reach out to learn more about the opportunity.