ABOUT FLEXTRADE

FlexTrade Systems (“FlexTrade”) is a financial technology firm with its worldwide headquarters in Great Neck, New York. With a long history spanning over 20 years in the industry, 500+ employees in 10+ offices in North America, Europe, & Asia, and a multi-national client base of 175+ buy- and sell- side firms, FlexTrade Systems is an industry pioneer and global leader in broker-neutral, trading platforms for equities, foreign exchange, options, futures, and fixed income. FlexTrade is internationally recognized for introducing the world’s first broker-neutral execution management system – FlexTRADER EMS.

At FlexTrade, the company’s mission is to anticipate and provide its clients with leading edge, integrated array of trading solutions. Trading at one’s best and making the best trades are goals shared equally by traders from the buy-side and sell-side; this strategy for mutual success forms a deeply ingrained mantra evident in all the technology solutions and services FlexTrade provides. With buy- and sell-side clients in 45+ countries, FlexTrade understands global business needs, and has positioned more than 400+ top software developers, industry experts, and representatives across all trading regions to partner with their clients to bring expertise and workflows to life.

For more information on FlexTrade, please visit: https://www.flextrade.com/

POSITION

FlexTrade Systems is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, motivated individual with strong sales ability and business discipline to join its New York based, US Sales Team.

The Director, Buy Side Sales (AMS) reporting to Head of Buy Side Sales (AMS) will be responsible for the full sales life cycle and ensure that FlexTrade’s platform is introduced and sold to potential Buy Side clients - including asset managers and hedge funds.

The Director’s focus will be on prospects in the United States, recognizing that Canada could also be a market for future consideration. The Director will be expected to travel where necessary to market the platform to potential end-users and work closely with those on the product team to ensure a consistent marketing approach leading to adoption and utilization.

Responsibilities will include:

• Working in a fast-paced, innovative environment to sell its broker-neutral, automated trading software to asset managers and hedge funds
• Actively building and managing a sales pipeline through proactive hunting/prospecting, lead qualification, forecasting, resource allocation, account strategy, and planning
• Developing solution proposals addressing all aspects of the software application
• Participating in the creation, presentation. and sale of a complete value proposition via telephone, e-mail, and customer meetings

FlexTrade Systems is a place where one will be able to see the immediate impact of their work. The company has grown significantly in the last few years, and this momentum presents the Director of Buy Side Sales an opportunity to drive continued growth and attain professional success with FlexTrade’s innovative, market leading product portfolio.

Depending on where one resides in the New York City Metropolitan Area, one will be able to either work out of FlexTrade’s Manhattan office near Penn Station, or at the corporate headquarters in Great Neck on Long Island.

FlexTrade is an established company that has a start-up culture. It is a financially stable company with a large footprint in the industry. If you are attracted to joining an organization where your individual contribution counts and where your talent will play a vital role in our growth, FlexTrade wants you...

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION / LICENSE CREDENTIALS

• A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or another related field is required
• An Advanced degree is preferred
• Relevant professional certifications are considered highly advantageous

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES — SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Proven technology sales professional with a two-to-five years of frontline experience and a track record of success
• Experience giving financial software demos to prospects
• Industry experience in banking, financial advisory, asset management, or financial services is desired
• Knowledge of major Buy-Side OMS and EMS technology platforms, competitors, & functionality is desired
• Established relationships in financial services companies – Asset Managers, Hedge Funds, Banks, and/or Brokerages would be highly valued
• Knowledge of financial markets across asset classes (deep fixed income knowledge is a plus)

LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT / BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

• Self-motivated and goal-oriented, desire to deliver results
• Strong communication skills and presentation skills
• A ‘winning’ attitude – able to set the example and tone to drive success
• Strong negotiation skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally to solve problems, create opportunities, and execute creative, winning solutions for the client
• Ability to work with both local and remote team members
• High energy and able to work in a fast-paced, high expectation environment

**FlexTrade Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law.**