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Chief Operations Officer

Dallas, TX

At My Funded Futures, we’re transforming the world of proprietary trading by giving traders the capital, tools, and community they need to succeed.

We blend innovation, transparency, and performance to create opportunity — helping traders scale faster and smarter. If you’re passionate about fintech, financial markets, and data-driven growth, you’ll fit right in.

Explore our open roles below and see how you can help us shape the future of funded trading.

Purpose of Role

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team responsible for driving operational excellence, regulatory readiness, and commercial scaling across trading, compliance, risk, and technology.

This highly strategic and hands-on role will lead the evolution of MFF’s operational and risk infrastructure into institutional-grade standards, aligning the organization for NFA/CFTC registration, FCM integrations, and scalable growth. The ideal candidate is execution-oriented, disciplined, and deeply familiar with the U.S. derivatives ecosystem, including CME Group, FCMs, and Introducing Broker operations.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

  • Stabilize existing operations and offerings, ensuring processes and procedures are documented and consistently applied.
  • Build and manage institutional-grade risk management frameworks aligned with futures markets and proprietary trading models.
  • Establish and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across all functions to enhance efficiency, collaboration, and accountability.
  • Manage day-to-day operational performance, overseeing functions spanning trading support, technology, compliance, and risk.

Strategic Execution

  • Partner with the CEO and leadership team to develop and execute strategic initiatives that enable scaling, revenue diversification, and organizational maturity.
  • Drive operational readiness for MFF’s evolution into a regulated entity, ensuring compliance with CFTC, NFA, and CME standards.
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives to optimize infrastructure, streamline communication, and enhance transparency across departments.
  • Identify and address operational inefficiencies through automation, process controls, and data-driven decision-making.

People & Culture Leadership

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of 6–7 direct reports, fostering a collaborative and accountable culture.
  • Partner with HR and leadership to design organizational structures that support company growth and operational excellence.
  • Model hands-on leadership and effective communication across all levels of the organization.

Qualifications

Education & Credentials

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field required.
  • MBA preferred but not required.
  • Advanced credentials such as Series 3, Series 30, CFA, or FRM highly preferred.

Experience & Expertise

  • 10+ years of operational leadership experience within futures, derivatives, or institutional trading firms.
  • Deep familiarity with Introducing Broker (IB) operations, clearing processes, and FCM integrations.
  • Demonstrated compliance and operational execution within CFTC, NFA, and CME Group frameworks.
  • Experience scaling operations in early-stage or growth-stage fintech, trading, or brokerage environments.
  • Strong working knowledge of risk modeling, margining, reconciliations, and accounting systems for derivatives.
  • Proven track record of cross-functional leadership and execution in regulated environments.

Core Competencies

Operational Excellence

  • Expertise in designing, implementing, and optimizing processes that support scalability, accuracy, and efficiency.
  • Skilled in developing and maintaining structured workflows, SOPs, and documentation across teams.
  • Ability to evaluate systems and close operational gaps through technology and data-driven improvements.
  • Proficiency in capacity planning, resource allocation, and KPI monitoring to ensure accountability and performance.

Strategic & Analytical Thinking

  • Strong ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and make strategic, risk-balanced decisions.
  • Skilled at integrating cross-functional teams and aligning processes to business objectives.
  • Adept at implementing technology tools, dashboards, and reporting systems to improve visibility and decision-making.

Leadership & Influence

  • Builds trust quickly and establishes credibility with peers, leadership, and regulators.
  • Collaborative leadership style with strong mentorship and development orientation.
  • Exceptional communicator with executive presence and the ability to influence across all levels.

Personal Attributes

  • High emotional intelligence and exceptional interpersonal skills.
  • Adaptable and resilient; thrives in a fast-paced, evolving start-up environment.
  • Innovative mindset with a passion for building and scaling organizations.
  • People-first leader with strong collaboration and relationship-building skills.
  • Hands-on, practical, and unafraid to roll up sleeves while working alongside the team.

EEO Statement 

Equal Employment Opportunity
My Funded Futures is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success. We are committed to building an inclusive environment where every team member feels valued, respected, and supported—regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Pay Transparency 

In compliance with pay transparency laws, My Funded Futures provides compensation ranges in job postings where required. Final compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and location. We also offer comprehensive benefits and performance-based incentives.

Accessibility / Accommodation Statement

If you require assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact our HR team at nicki@myfundedfutures.com.

 

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