Director, Securities Lending Trader

DriveWealth is on a mission to make investing easier. We believe that everyone should have the ability to control their financial future, and that access to financial markets should not be limited by geography, wealth, or legacy systems. We are a global B2B financial technology organization dedicated to democratizing access to financial independence around the world. Our mission is realized through an API-based platform, empowering our partners to offer seamless investing and trading experiences to clients worldwide, all from their mobile devices. Our technology provides partners with a modern, extensible toolkit, enabling traditional investment workflows and innovative techniques like fractional share ownership. DriveWealth has evolved into a global platform offering trading of US equities, mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income, and options.

There’s never been a better time to build a category-defining business and there has rarely been a team better positioned for this opportunity. Our culture blends the pace and agility of a fintech start-up with the impact, stability, and discipline of Wall Street. We encourage creativity and experimentation while ensuring institutional-grade execution and regulatory compliance in everything we do. Join us and help build the future of global investing!

We are seeking a highly skilled Director, Securities Lending Trader to help drive the growth, efficiency, and risk management of our securities lending program across our retail brokerage platform. In this role, you will serve as a senior contributor and operational leader, responsible for key elements of the lending lifecycle—inventory management, rate optimization, operations oversight, and strategic execution. This is a high impact position for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, balancing daily market dynamics with operational excellence and strong cross-functional collaboration. 

Program Execution & Inventory Management

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  Manage day-to-day securities lending activities, including rate setting, supply/demand calibration, and inventory optimization

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  Oversee loan allocation processes and support the desk in maximizing utilization and revenue generation

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  Provide insights into market conditions, borrower demand, short interest, and rate trends

Counterparty & Market Management

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  Maintain working relationships with agent lenders, borrowers, and clearing partners

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  Support the desk in pricing negotiations, strategic counterparty discussions, and rate improvement initiatives

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  Monitor collateral levels, recalls, fails, and corporate action impacts

Operational Oversight

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  Lead process improvements, automation initiatives, and cross-team coordination with Operations, Product, Engineering, and Data

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  Ensure accurate settlement, recall processing, and exception resolution

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  Partner with Finance and Reporting teams to validate daily revenue and reconcile inventory or rate discrepancies

Risk, Governance & Compliance

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  Implement and monitor risk controls related to collateral, counterparty exposure, settlement risk, and inventory concentration

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  Ensure activities align with regulatory requirements including SEC/FINRA rules (e.g., Reg SHO, Rule 15c3-3)

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  Contribute to internal policy development, audit reviews, and regulatory examinations

Strategic & Cross-Functional Collaboration

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  Provide data-driven insights, revenue forecasts, and performance analysis to the Head of Desk

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  Work closely with Product and Engineering teams to refine tools, dashboards, and automated workflows

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  Educate internal stakeholders on securities lending mechanics, customer impacts, and risk considerations

• 7-10+ years of experience in securities lending, securities finance, or prime brokerage
• Series 99 and Series 7
• Strong understanding and deep relationships in the hard-to-borrow securities lending market
• Strong understanding of U.S. securities lending regulations, short-selling mechanics, and customer protection rules
• Familiarity with fully paid lending programs and customer disclosure requirements
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex lending processes and optimize revenue or utilization
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Experience coordinating across operational, technical, and market-facing teams
• A hands-on, detail-oriented approach and the ability to operate effectively on the team while owning critical components of daily operations
• A strong understanding of both the strategic and operational levers of securities lending
• A team-oriented mindset and a desire to help scale a world-class retail-focused securities lending program

• Series 24

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. DriveWealth is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

We do our best work when we’re in the same room. To maintain the speed our partners expect, our New York and Chicago teams work in-office 4 days a week. We’ve found that being physically side-by-side is the only way to solve complex problems in real-time and stay truly accountable to the products we ship. When you’re here, you’re working directly with the people making the decisions. To support that work, we provide competitive compensation, equity, and a 401(k) match. We also offer full insurance coverage, a wellness reimbursement, a company-provided phone, and a personal development allowance. Finally, we value the time you spend away from the office with generous PTO, observed holidays, and extended leave.

Applicants must possess the legal right to work in the country where the position is located at the time of application. DriveWealth requires all employees to provide original documentation verifying their work authorization on or before their first day of employment.

For US-based roles: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. DriveWealth does not provide visa sponsorship or support for employment authorization, including transfers, at this time. Offers of employment are strictly contingent upon an individual’s ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the Company.

We leverage AI to work smarter and move faster. We seek AI-curious talent who are proactive about using emerging tools to increase signal quality, reduce friction, and improve outcomes to deliver products faster, provide better service to our partners, and to streamline processes. Your ability to leverage our internal tools and technology to drive results is as important to us as your core domain expertise.

To build technology and products that are used and loved by people and solve real-world problems, we need to build a team with many different perspectives and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. 

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