Product Architect, Alternative Trading System (ATS)

About Futu US Inc.   

Futu US Inc. stands at the forefront of financial services, housing two SEC registered broker-dealers alongside a cryptocurrency brokerage — 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, explore futuclearing.com or moomoo.com/us to discover the future of investing with confidence and innovation.

Job Summary: 

We are seeking an experienced Product Architect to take ownership of the design and strategic direction for a state-of-the-art Alternative Trading System (ATS) Matching Engine. In this role, you will be the key liaison between business requirements and technical implementation, ensuring that the matching engine not only meets functional needs but also adheres to market demands and regulatory compliance. This position requires a strong background in financial markets, ATS regulations, order matching mechanisms, and the technical challenges of modern trading systems. You will be instrumental in shaping the future of our ATS platform and driving innovation in the trading space. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Product Strategy and Roadmap: 

• Define the product architecture and roadmap for the ATS matching engine, ensuring it aligns with the company's overall business objectives and customer needs. 
• Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize product features, balancing market demand, regulatory requirements, and system performance. 
• Drive the vision for the matching engine’s core functionality, including order matching logic, risk management features, and execution quality metrics. 

Requirements Gathering and Analysis: 

• Translate business and regulatory requirements into detailed product specifications for the development teams. 
• Gather input from trading desks, operations, compliance, and clients to ensure the system addresses all functional needs. 
• Conduct competitive analysis to understand market trends and identify product differentiation opportunities. 

Collaborate with Technical Teams: 

• Work closely with engineering teams to ensure that technical design aligns with product vision. 
• Provide guidance on the implementation of key features, including matching algorithms, order routing, and performance optimization. 
• Ensure that the product is scalable, resilient, and optimized for low-latency trading. 

Regulatory and Compliance Alignment: 

• Ensure the ATS product architecture meets the necessary rules and regulations (e.g., SEC, FINRA). 
• Incorporate pre-trade and post-trade risk controls, surveillance, and compliance features into the product roadmap. 
• Partner with compliance teams to ensure ongoing adherence to regulatory changes and standards. 

Innovation and Continuous Improvement: 

• Drive innovation by staying up-to-date with the latest in trading technology, financial markets, and regulatory developments. 
• Continuously evaluate and incorporate emerging technologies to enhance the ATS matching engine. 
• Propose and implement product improvements based on client feedback, industry trends, and regulatory changes. 

Requirements

Contract Hire: We're looking for a 6-10months service

Experience: 

• 7years of experience in product management, product architecture, or a related role, with a focus on trading systems or financial technology. 
• Proven experience working with or developing ATS platforms, exchanges, or other order matching systems with a focus on execution quality. 
• Deep understanding of order matching, FIX protocol, market data feeds, and order routing. 

Skills and Expertise: 

• Deep knowledge of ATS platforms. 
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and risk management practices in the trading space. 
• Experience with performance optimization, scalability, and system resilience in a trading environment. 
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience working on large-scale, low-latency systems in a financial trading environment. 
• Familiarity with micro-services architecture and cloud-based deployment. 

Benefits

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.