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Equity Trading Platform Architect Building the Next Generation Trading Platform

EARNEST Partners


Job Location:

Atlanta, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 8 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

ABOUT THE FIRM

We are a global investment management firm reimagining what the next-generation investment organization should look like. As artificial intelligence automation data systems and evolving market structure reshape the industry we believe the traditional asset management operating model is due for reinvention.

We are investing aggressively in the people infrastructure workflows and technologies that will define that future business model one that is more intelligent adaptive scalable and integrated across investing trading operations and decision-making.

Trading sits at the center of that evolution. We view execution not simply as an operational function but as a strategic capability that directly influences investment outcomes and organizational scale. We are redesigning how trading operates through better systems data architecture automation AI-enabled workflows and more systematic decision support.

This is an environment for builders problem-solvers and intellectually curious operators who want to help shape the future state of the investment industry.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking an Equity Trading Platform Architect to help build and evolve the next generation of our trading platform and operating model. This role combines hands-on trade execution with workflow design process improvement automation and operational innovation across the trading lifecycle.

The role is particularly well-suited for someone excited by the intersection of markets technology AI and systems thinking. We are actively exploring how emerging technologies and new operating concepts can reshape execution quality investment workflows organizational scalability and decision-making across the firm.

The ideal candidate understands the mechanics of trading but also sees opportunities to rethink how work gets done. They are intellectually curious technologically fluent and motivated by building scalable solutions in a dynamic investment environment.

This opportunity offers broad exposure across investment trading operations compliance brokers and technology with the opportunity to influence both day-to-day execution and the long-term evolution of the firm.

This opportunity is intended for someone who wants to build more than a career. It is for an ambitious professional who wants to help build an enduring Fintech company.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Execute domestic and international equity trades with sound judgment across liquidity timing implementation strategy and market conditions.

Help design and evolve the firms next-generation trading platform including workflows automation data architecture and operational processes.

Contribute to the development of AI-enabled tools decision-support systems and scalable investment workflows across trading and operations.

Improve execution quality and organizational efficiency through thoughtful application of technology analytics systems thinking and process design.

Partner closely with investment compliance operations brokers and technology teams to support an integrated front-to-back trading environment.

Help strengthen the firms trading infrastructure controls broker management practices and post-trade operating framework.

Participate in the ongoing rethinking of how a modern investment organization should operate in an AI-enabled environment.

WHAT EXCEPTIONAL CANDIDATES BRING

Experience in trading investment operations portfolio operations middle office or a related investment management environment.

Familiarity with the equity trading lifecycle and an interest in how trading operations and investment workflows can evolve through technology and process design.

Curiosity about the intersection of markets systems automation data and AI and enthusiasm for learning and experimenting with new approaches.

Strong problem-solving skills and comfort working in dynamic fast-moving environments where priorities and workflows continue to evolve.

Analytical mindset with the ability to evaluate tradeoffs identify inefficiencies and contribute to operational and execution improvements.

Comfort working across teams and collaborating with investment professionals brokers operations compliance and technology partners.

Strong communication skills ownership mentality and willingness to challenge existing assumptions constructively.

Experience with trading systems workflow tools automation analytics or process improvement initiatives is helpful but depth of curiosity adaptability and learning orientation matter more than any single technical skillset.

CULTURE & ENVIRONMENT

We operate in a high-accountability environment where expectations are high and the work is consequential. We value individuals who take ownership communicate proactively and follow through consistently.

We are particularly interested in people who are energized by change and motivated by improvement individuals who want to rethink established processes experiment thoughtfully with new technologies and help shape how a modern investment organization operates.

This is not simply a maintenance role within an established framework. It is an opportunity to help build and evolve the future operating model of the firm.

COMPENSATION
We offer a competitive total compensation package including base salary annual performance bonus and comprehensive benefits. Compensation will reflect experience capabilities and the level of ownership and impact associated with the role. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

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We offer a competitive total compensation package: base salary, annual performance bonus, and comprehensive benefits. Compensation reflects experience, capabilities, and the ownership and impact associated with the role, and will be discussed in detail during the interview process.

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