Equity Trading Platform Architect
Location: Atlanta, GA
Job Type: Direct Hire
Company: TRC Talent Solutions
Salary: $100,000 - $110,000 Per Year
Category: Financial Services
Job Description Apply Now
The Equity Trading Platform Architect plays a pivotal role in designing, developing, and enhancing advanced trading solutions within the financial services industry. This essential position focuses on building the next generation of equity trading platforms, integrating hands-on trade execution with comprehensive workflow design, process automation, and technology-driven operational improvements. By bridging the gap between investment teams, operations, compliance, and technology, the Equity Trading Platform Architect ensures that every component of the trading lifecycle is optimized for efficiency, transparency, and innovation.
As an Equity Trading Platform Architect, you will be responsible for executing both domestic and international equity trades with acute attention to liquidity, market timing, and implementation strategies. A central aspect of this role is collaborating with cross-functional teams to reimagine how trading workflows are developed and executed. With a strong focus on automation, data architecture, and the adoption of artificial intelligence tools, you will help establish scalable and resilient trading systems capable of supporting the firm’s evolving investment objectives.
This position provides a unique opportunity to work closely with investment professionals, compliance officers, brokers, and technology partners, offering exposure to both the strategic and operational aspects of trading. The Equity Trading Platform Architect will actively contribute to the development and refinement of decision-support systems and AI-enabled tools. By applying advanced analytics and systems thinking, you will identify areas for process enhancement, aiming to improve both execution quality and organizational efficiency throughout the organization.
In this role, you will help shape the post-trade operating framework and broker management practices, ensuring the integrity and robustness of the trading infrastructure. Your expertise will be critical in supporting the continuous evolution of a modern investment organization, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to stay ahead in a rapidly changing market environment.
We are looking for candidates with a solid background in trading, investment operations, or related fields within investment management. The ideal Equity Trading Platform Architect demonstrates a deep understanding of the equity trading lifecycle and possesses a passion for discovering how technology and process design can drive improvements. Curiosity, adaptability, and a strong analytical mindset are essential, as is the ability to thrive in dynamic and fast-paced settings where priorities may shift and innovative thinking is highly valued.
Strong problem-solving skills, effective communication abilities, and a collaborative approach are necessary for success in this role. Experience with trading systems, workflow automation, analytics, or process improvement initiatives is beneficial, though a willingness to learn and adapt is equally important. If you are motivated to help redefine how a modern investment organization operates and are driven by the challenge of building scalable, technology-enabled trading solutions, we encourage you to apply for the Equity Trading Platform Architect position by clicking the job application button.
Equity Trading Platform Architect - Summary- Design and develop advanced equity trading platforms and solutions
- Integrate hands-on trade execution with workflow and process design
- Collaborate across investment, operations, compliance, and technology teams
- Leverage automation, analytics, and AI for operational innovation
- Execute equity trades with a focus on liquidity, timing, and strategy
- Design and enhance trading workflows, automation, and data architecture
- Develop AI-enabled tools and scalable investment workflows
- Apply analytics and systems thinking to improve execution quality
- Collaborate with various departments to support integrated trading environments
- Strengthen trading infrastructure, controls, and broker management
- Contribute to post-trade process improvements and operational frameworks
- Participate in ongoing innovation and rethinking of investment operations
- Competitive compensation package aligned with industry standards
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement savings plans and financial wellness programs
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement
- Collaborative and technologically progressive work environment
- Proven experience in trading, investment operations, portfolio operations, or a related field
- Strong understanding of the equity trading lifecycle
- Familiarity with trading systems, workflow automation, and analytics
- Analytical mindset and ability to solve complex problems
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Adaptability to fast-paced and evolving environments
- Interest in technology, automation, data, and AI applications in trading
- Intellectually curious and eager to drive process improvements
- Technologically fluent with an openness to learning new systems and tools
- Demonstrates ownership mentality and ability to challenge the status quo constructively
- Collaborative, with experience working across teams and functions
- Self-motivated and driven by building impactful, scalable solutions
- Position offers broad exposure to investment, trading, operations, compliance, and technology
- Ideal for professionals interested in shaping the future of trading through technology and automation
- Opportunity to impact both daily operations and the long-term strategic direction of the trading platform
- Join a forward-thinking team focused on innovation and operational excellence
If you are ready to contribute to the future of equity trading technology and bring your expertise to a dynamic, collaborative environment, apply now for the Equity Trading Platform Architect position by clicking the job application button.