Futures Operations Manager

About Futu US Inc.:

Futu US Inc. stands at the forefront of financial services, housing twoSECregistered broker-dealers alongside a cryptocurrencybrokerage all operating under the reputable wing of Futu Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: FUTU).

Our core mission revolves around innovating the investing landscape through a digitized brokerage and wealth management platform that's designed to elevate the investment experience.

Here's a closer look at our key entities:

• Futu Clearing Inc.: An SEC registered FINRA member dedicated to delivering top-tier clearing and execution services globally.
• Moomoo Financial Inc.: As an SEC registered FINRA member, we provide retail investors access to both U.S. and Asian securities markets, ensuring your investment journey is backed by expertise.
• Moomoo Technology Inc.: Offering a data-rich trading platform, we provide unparalleled insights and tools to enhance your trading strategies. Note that this entity is not a licensed broker-dealer.

For deeper insights into our entities and affiliates, explorefutuclearing.comormoomoo.com/usto discover the future of investing with confidence and innovation.

Office Location: Jersey City, NJ or Dallas, TX

About the Team & Role:

The Futures Clearing Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing all clearing and settlement activities for US futures transactions, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, mitigating risk, and optimizing operational efficiency. This role requires knowledge of futures clearing processes, margining, risk, reconciliation, and exchange regulations, particularly within U.S. markets.

This role must be based at the office locations specified in the job description, in line with our in-office work philosophy. Remote work is not available for this position. For more details about our in-office approach and expectations, please reach out to the recruiter.

What You'll Do:

• Clearing & Settlement: Manage the daily clearing and settlement of futures trades, ensuring accurate and timely processing through the firm's clearing relationships and exchange systems.
• Margin & Collateral Management: Monitor margin requirements, process margin calls, and manage collateral movements in accordance with exchange and regulatory guidelines.
• Reconciliation: Oversee trade, position, and cash reconciliations with exchanges and internal systems to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all clearing operations adhere to regulations set by the CFTC, NFA, and relevant exchanges (e.g., CME). Prepare regulatory reports and audits as required.
• Risk Management: Identify operational risks and implement controls to mitigate potential issues related to clearing, margining, and settlement.
• Process Improvement: Develop comprehensive operating procedures and continuously evaluate and enhance clearing workflows to improve efficiency, accuracy, and automation.
• Technology & Systems: Work with IT and vendors to onboard, maintain and improve a futures back-office clearing system.
• Client & Counterparty Management: Serve as the primary liaison with exchanges and clients to resolve operational issues.
• Team Leadership: Lead and train clearing operations staff, providing training and guidance on best practices.
• Policies & Procedures: Responsible for creating and updating comprehensive policies and procedures for all aspects of futures trading, clearing and settlement.

Requirements

What You Bring:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• Experience: 8+ years of experience in futures clearing, trade settlement, or back-office operations at an FCM, exchange, or clearing firm.
• Knowledge:
• Strong understanding of U.S. futures markets and clearing processes.
• Familiarity with exchange margining methodologies and risk management principles.
• Proficiency with clearinghouse systems (e.g., CME Clearing) and futures back-office platforms.
• Skills:
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, clearing systems, and risk management tools.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with regulatory reporting requirements for FCMs.
• Knowledge of automated clearing and reconciliation solutions.
• Experience working with NFA and CFTC regulatory frameworks.

Required Licenses:

• Series 3

Benefits

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive Paid Medical Benefits: We prioritize your health with a robust medical benefits plan that covers you and your dependents
• 401k Employer Contribution: We match your contributions to help you grow your retirement savings
• Generous Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays: Take the time you need to recharge and pursue your passions with our generous paid time off policy
• Opportunities for Professional Growth & Development: Invest in your future through hands-on learning, skill-building, and cross-functional work
• Performance Based Bonuses: Your hard work deserves recognition! Enjoy performance-based bonuses that reward your contributions to our team's success

Base pay for a successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected salary range for this role is $125,000 - $155,000 . This role is also eligible to participate in our discretionary bonus plan.

Disclaimer:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Futu Holdings Limited, including all subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Qualification

Bachelor's Degree