Operations Lead – Regulated Trading

Sei Labs

. Own the daily operating engine of the FCM .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in futures and clearing operations, with a strong focus on end-to-end trade flow management, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. Proficient in data analysis and process design, with the ability to lead teams and adapt to dynamic environments.

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Futures/Clearing Operations ExperienceEnd-to-End Trade Flow ManagementPosition Management and Margin ExpertiseData Fluency Using SQL or Advanced ExcelRegulatory Compliance Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Trade CaptureBookingClearing InterfacesMargin ProcessingSettlementReconciliationKYC/AML ComplianceOperational Escalation ManagementProcess and Control DesignAutomation Collaboration

Soft Skills

AutonomyComposureRelationship ManagementIncident ManagementTeam Building

Tools & Technologies

FIS GMIRolfe & NolanBroadridgeIONCME Clearing Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Series 3 Registration

Industry Keywords

FCM ObligationsCustomer Funds SegregationDaily Segregation ComputationsRisk OperationsCrypto Custody Operations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Ruby on RailsSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the daily operating engine of the FCM
Own end-to-end trade flow, including trade capture, booking, clearing interfaces, daily clearing files, statements and confirmations
Run daily trade, position, margin, fee and cash reconciliations and resolve breaks
Run margin processing, margin calls and settlement
Coordinate customer liquidations or position reductions with Risk when thresholds are breached
Operate deposit and withdrawal flows across fiat and stablecoin rails, bank and depository movements, and dual-control approvals
Provide reconciled cash, margin and customer-account data supporting Finance/CFO segregation and residual-interest calculations
Execute required funding movements under established controls
Own the handoff from KYC/AML approval into account opening
Manage account maintenance, statements, tax-document workflows and operational customer escalations
Manage relationships with clearing houses, banks, custodians, funding rails and back-office systems
Run SLAs, incident management, BCP/DR and launch readiness
Write procedures, maker-checker controls, key risk and control indicators, and management reporting
Explain and defend the operating model to regulators during registration and exams
Build the operations team as volume grows

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of progressively responsible futures/clearing operations experience
Hands-on, end-to-end trade flow experience: execution, clearing, settlement and reporting
Deep experience with position management and margin
Working knowledge of FCM obligations, including customer funds segregation, daily segregation computations and books and records
Clean regulatory record, with no NFA or FINRA disciplinary history
Strong process and control design skills
Comfort writing the playbook rather than following one
Data fluency using SQL or advanced Excel
Ability to partner with engineers on automation
Autonomy and composure in a 0-to-1 environment where priorities shift often
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Able to work from the NoHo NYC office, or willing to relocate
Experience with fiat and stablecoin funding rails or crypto custody operations preferred
Experience with 24/7 markets or perpetual futures preferred
Risk operations exposure, such as pre-trade limits and liquidation workflows preferred
Experience standing up a new FCM, broker-dealer or product line preferred
Familiarity with FIS GMI, Rolfe & Nolan, Broadridge, ION or CME clearing tools preferred
Series 3 or equivalent registration preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote-first team
Backing of an established company and an S-tier team
Opportunity to build the operating model and team from zero to one
Startup speed and ownership of outcomes