sFOX is a full-service prime dealer uniting liquidity from over 30 exchanges and OTC desks in one easy-to-manage platform. sFOX's platform provides traders with best execution services from a single account, a single counterparty, and a single workflow — giving traders greater capital efficiency. Its smart order router algorithmically routes traders to the most competitive prices worldwide, reducing slippage and improving trade performance across immense scale.
sFOX is committed to the highest standards of investor protection and reliability. The platform is SOC 2 certified and provides access to the market 24/7 with 99.99% uptime. Founded in 2014, the company is backed by Social Capital, Digital Currency Group, Khosla Ventures, DHVC, Haystack, Blockchain Capital, Y Combinator, and executives from PayPal and Airbnb.
We’re on a mission to open the world’s financial markets to everyone and we’re looking for exceptional talent to join our rapidly growing team.
Role
We are seeking a highly motivated Technical Program Manager to lead cross-functional initiatives that drive the development, integration, and delivery of secure, scalable financial technology solutions. The ideal candidate combines strong program management expertise with technical acumen and a solid understanding of fintech areas such as trading/brokerages, banking, payments, digital wallets, financial platforms, compliance, and regulatory requirements. As a Technical Program Manager, you will partner with Engineering, Product, Operations, Compliance, and executive stakeholders to deliver complex programs that improve customer experiences and support business growth.
Responsibilities- Lead end-to-end delivery of multiple projects and programs across product and engineering teams
- Continuously monitor scope, objectives, milestones, timelines, dependencies, risks, and success metrics
- Coordinate amongst cross-functional teams including Engineering, Product, Compliance, Risk, Security, Operations, and external partners
- Facilitate technical and business discussions, and take notes to ensure informed decision-making
- Establish governance processes, status reporting, and executive communications
- Monitor program performance using KPIs, SLAs, and operational metrics
- Support development and release cycles: production deployments, change management, breaking changes, and communication thereof to both internal and external partners
- Collaborate with third-party vendors, financial institutions, and technology partners when required
- Bachelor's degree in domains such as Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business, or a related field
- 4–7 years of experience in Technical Program Management or Technical Project Management
- 2+ years of experience in supporting fintech initiatives, such as banking, payments, trading, or other financial services concepts
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies
- Experience managing large-scale technical projects involving distributed systems, APIs, cloud platforms, etc
- General knowledge of financial regulations and compliance frameworks such as KYC, AML, Customer Risk Rating, Watchlists, etc.
- Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Experience using project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Asana, or similar platforms
- Experience with embedded finance, financial APIs, crypto, trading/brokerages
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Understanding of data security, fraud prevention, and risk management practices
- PMP, PgMP, Scrum Master, SAFe, or Agile certification
- Experience working in high-growth startups or fast-paced fintech environments
We offer a competitive compensation package with a base salary range of $145,000–$175,000, determined by experience, qualifications, and geographic location. In addition to base pay, employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, and flexible paid time off to support work–life balance.
sFOX is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal law.
sFOX will never ask candidates for payment, banking information, or personal financial data during the recruiting process. If you receive suspicious communication claiming to be from sFOX, please verify by contacting [email protected]
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