Operations Manager-Brokerage Services

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Position Summary:

The Trade Desk Manager is responsible for leading and managing the day-to-day operations of the internal trading teams, and overseeing the execution of trades across a diverse range of investment products including stocks, bonds, ETFs, options, and mutual funds. This role ensures the highest standards of operational accuracy, regulatory compliance, and timely trade execution for brokerage and advisory accounts on the Pershing platform. The Trade Desk Manager supervises the Trader and Senior Trader roles, manages vendor relationships, resolves escalations, and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to optimize workflow and support business objectives.

Please Note:  This position has been designated as an essential worker and requires work to be performed full-time in your assigned office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the trading desk, overseeing all trade execution and monitoring activities for retail and advisory accounts.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (FINRA, SEC, SROs) and internal Written Supervisory Procedures (WSPs).
• Supervise daily reconciliation, accounting, and documentation processes, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Manage escalations and resolve complex trading issues, serving as the primary point of contact for advanced inquiries.
• Coordinate with transfer agents, custodians, and internal departments (Principal Review, Brokerage Operations, New Accounts, Money Desk) to facilitate large-dollar and high-volume trades.
• Develop, implement, and refine desk procedures and workflows to enhance efficiency and risk management.
• Lead, mentor, and train Trader and Senior Trader staff; oversee onboarding and professional development.
• Analyze trading activity and provide strategic input to senior management regarding process improvements and regulatory changes.
• Maintain expert knowledge of trading platforms, particularly Pershing NetX360 and Orion Eclipse, and ensure team proficiency.
• Perform best execution review for trade activity and report results to leadership

Qualifications:

• FINRA Series 7, series 24, and Series 66 licenses required; additional licenses may be required based on desk responsibilities.
• 5+ years of experience in Trade execution in brokerage or fee based accounts, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management capacity.
• In-depth understanding of trading platforms (NetX360, Orion Eclipse) and advisory account workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage escalations, and resolve complex trading and operational issues.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with strong attention to detail.
• Advanced knowledge of reconciliation processes, trade error resolution, and regulatory compliance.

Preferred Experience:

• FINRA Series 4, 53, and/or 57 licenses are preferred but not required.
• Experience designing and implementing trade desk policies and procedures.
• Background in advisory platform management and model-based trading workflows.
• Track record of successful team leadership and development in a trading environment

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Compensation Pay Disclosure:

Voya is committed to pay that’s fair and equitable, which means comparable pay for comparable roles and responsibilities.

The below annual base salary range reflects the expected hiring range(s) for this position in the location(s) listed. In addition to base salary, Voya offers incentive opportunities (i.e., annual cash incentives, sales incentives, and/or long-term incentives) based on the role to reward the achievement of annual performance objectives. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Voya Financial is willing to pay at the time of this posting.

Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted salary range based upon the candidate’s geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

$71,090 - $118,500 USD

Be Well. Stay Well.

Voya provides the resources that can make a difference in your lives. To us, this means thriving physically, financially, socially and emotionally. Voya benefits are designed to help you do just that. That’s why we offer an array of plans, programs, tools and resources with one goal in mind: To help you and your family be well and stay well.

What We Offer

• Health, dental, vision and life insurance plans
• 401(k) Savings plan – with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%)
• Voya Retirement Plan – employer paid cash balance retirement plan (4%)
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Paid time off – including 20 days paid time off, nine paid company holidays and a flexible Diversity Celebration Day.
• Paid volunteer time — 40 hours per calendar year

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Critical Skills

At Voya, we have identified the following critical skills which are key to success in our culture:

• Customer Focused: Passionate drive to delight our customers and offer unique solutions that deliver on their expectations.
• Critical Thinking: Thoughtful process of analyzing data and problem solving data to reach a well-reasoned solution.
• Team Mentality: Partnering effectively to drive our culture and execute on our common goals.
• Business Acumen: Appreciation and understanding of the financial services industry in order to make sound business decisions.
• Learning Agility: Openness to new ways of thinking and acquiring new skills to retain a competitive advantage.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Voya Financial is an equal-opportunity employer. Voya Financial provides equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other status protected by state or local law.