Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – US

Location: New York City United States

Employment Type: Fulltime

Number of Openings: 1

Salary: Competitive annual salary

The CEO will lead a premier exchange platform directing market infrastructure regulatory compliance (including FINRA) and strategic growth. This role blends executive leadership with deep expertise in securities market operations ensuring the exchange remains innovative reliable and fully compliant.

• Define and execute the longterm strategic vision for the exchange aligning it with market trends technology advancements and stakeholder expectations.
• Oversee all marketinfrastructure functions including trading systems clearing & settlement connectivity and data services.
• Lead compliance initiatives with a focus on FINRA rules SEC regulations and other relevant securitiesindustry standards.
• Drive international expansion while ensuring crossborder regulatory alignment and marketentry compliance.
• Manage mergers & acquisitions integration of technology platforms and strategic partnerships that enhance market liquidity.
• Promote ethical leadership corporate social responsibility and a culture of transparency across the organization.
• Maintain and deepen relationships with regulators industry participants investors and board members.
• Implement datadriven decisionmaking practices to optimize trading performance risk management and operational efficiency.
• Lead talent acquisition succession planning and development programs to build future exchange leaders.
• Represent the exchange at industry conferences public forums and media engagements.
• Ensure the exchanges technology roadmap supports highavailability lowlatency trading and robust cybersecurity.

• 1015 years of senior executive experience with at least 5 years in a chiefexecutive or equivalent role within a securities exchange clearinghouse or related marketinfrastructure organization.
• Demonstrated expertise in FINRA compliance SEC rules and other regulatory frameworks governing U.S. securities markets.
• Proven track record of leading largescale markettechnology projects and overseeing trading platform operations.
• Strong strategic planning financial oversight and operational management capabilities.
• Exceptional communication public speaking and stakeholdermanagement skills.
• High ethical standards critical thinking and a datadriven approach to problem solving.
• Advanced degree (MBA JD or related) is preferred but not mandatory.

• Extensive experience with market infrastructure components: orderrouting market data dissemination clearing & settlement and surveillance systems.
• Direct involvement in FINRA examinations rulemaking processes or other regulatory engagements.
• Successful leadership of business development international expansion and M&A activities in the exchange ecosystem.
• Experience building highperforming geographically dispersed teams in a fastchanging technology environment.
• Demonstrated ability to drive revenue growth while maintaining strict compliance standards.

Business Development Communication Compliance Corporate Social Responsibility Critical Thinking DataDriven Decision Making Ethical Leadership Financial Management International Expansion Interpersonal Skills Leadership Market Research Mergers & Acquisitions Operations Management Problem Solving Public Speaking Stakeholder Management Strategic Planning Succession Planning Talent Acquisition Market Infrastructure FINRA Compliance Exchange Operations.

• Competitive annual base salary commensurate with experience.
• Performancebased bonus and equity participation tied to exchange performance metrics.
• Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
• Generous paid time off parental leave and flexible workarrangement options.
• Executive education and professional development budget for continued learning.
• Relocation assistance for candidates moving to NewYorkCity.

Qualified candidates should submit a resume and a cover letter outlining their vision for the exchange highlighting specific FINRA and marketinfrastructure leadership experience. Applications are to be sent to . Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for further discussion.

This search is conducted by Spear Point Search: The Search Firm For Capital Markets.

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