COO

About Us:-

Since its founding in 2017, Prometheum has leveraged its deep expertise in securities law, blockchain and trading to create a compliant ecosystem for digital asset securities that enables all investors to seamlessly invest in digital assets securities. Prometheum has relied on its strong diverse team to build the tools to service digital asset securities. To date, Prometheum has built multiple broker-dealers traversing novel areas and a large technology stack (intersecting trading, blockchain, compliance, etc.). We continue to grow and are looking for hardworking individuals that can contribute to our already great fintech company culture as we traverse new and exciting areas that require excellent problem solving skills. 

Role:- 

Chief Operations Officer (Prometheum ATS) - Full Time W2
Location:-
New York City
Salary Range:-
$300,000 - $400,000

Responsibilities:-

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of Prometheum ATS (ProATS) including risk management, trade processing and reporting, trade support, reconciliations, and month-end reporting.

• Develops, implements, and monitors PEATS operational policies and procedures from subscriber onboarding through to post-trade surveillance. 

• Overseeing the implementation, configuration, and ongoing management of the ATS platform to ensure smooth and compliant operations.

• Obtain an in-depth understanding of the various systems utilized by Prometheum ATS and have a bias to action when handling systematic issues when they arise.

• Develop and analyze intraday reports to monitor trading activity ensuring proper order handling and regulatory compliance.

• Collaborate with the Front Office to establish best practices, streamline operations, increase automation, and strengthen control frameworks.

• Partners with compliance, finance, legal and technology to ensure that all operational processes and procedures meet or exceed regulatory requirements.

• Develops and Identifies operational opportunities, systems, controls, procedures for improvement. 

• Partner with internal leaders to onboard registered and exempt securities

• Working with Head of Product and other stakeholders to advance the development of our ATS products

• Assists with responses to FINRA and SEC requests. 

Qualifications:-

• Minimum 15 years of broker-dealer operations experience, including experience with an electronic trading system (ATS) or exchange. 

• In-depth understanding of the financial services industry including financial technology, operational processing, cross-asset class, custody and regulatory requirements

• Demonstrated leadership ability along with a history of promoting process improvements

• Bachelor’s Degree, Series 7 and 24 required. 

• Experience working in finance, specifically digital asset securities

• A thorough knowledge of the U.S. and international securities markets

• Sharp analytical skills including the ability to synthesize quantitative and qualitative data for decision making

• Strong written and verbal communication skills 

Benefits:-

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Excellent benefits including:- Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

Prometheum is an equal opportunity employer.