Project Manager

Project Manager

Location: Chicago, IL onsite

Company: Consolidated Trading LLC

Department: Technology / Trading Operations / Strategic Initiatives

Level: Mid/ Senior

Experience: 3–7+ years

About the Role

As a Project Manager at Consolidated Trading, you will drive the successful delivery of complex, technology-focused projects that directly impact trading performance, infrastructure, and business growth. You'll work at the intersection of traders, quants, software engineers, and operations teams in a dynamic environment where speed, precision, and adaptability are critical. Projects may include implementing new trading platforms, upgrading systems, data center expansions, regulatory compliance initiatives, or process automation.have a

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project lifecycle (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure) for multiple concurrent initiatives, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders—including traders, quantitative researchers, developers, risk managers, and compliance teams—to gather requirements, define scope, and build detailed project plans, milestones, and timelines.
• Manage technical projects related to trading systems, exchange integrations, FIX protocol implementations, market data infrastructure, or algorithmic trading enhancements.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and roadblocks early; develop mitigation strategies and escalate issues proactively to leadership.
• Facilitate Agile/Scrum ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) or hybrid methodologies tailored to a fast-moving trading environment; track progress using tools like Jira, Confluence, or Asana.
• Coordinate resources, budgets, and vendor relationships (e.g., for data center or cloud infrastructure projects).
• Communicate project status, risks, and outcomes clearly to senior leadership and non-technical stakeholders through reports, dashboards, and presentations.
• Drive continuous improvement in project management processes and best practices across the firm.
• Support strategic initiatives, such as scaling trading operations, data center builds, or new market expansions.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience: 3–7+ years as a Project Manager, preferably in a financial services, trading, fintech, or high-tech environment. Prior experience at a prop trading firm, market maker, hedge fund, or similar is highly preferred.
• Technical Acumen: Strong understanding of trading technology concepts (e.g., low-latency systems, APIs, market microstructure, electronic trading platforms). Familiarity with FIX protocol, exchange connectivity, or infrastructure projects (data centers, networks) is a plus.
• Methodologies: Proven expertise in Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches. PMP, CSM, or similar certifications are beneficial but not required.
• Skills:
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills—able to translate between technical and business teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities in a high-pressure, deadline-driven setting.
• Proficiency with project management tools (Jira, Asana, MS Project, etc.) and collaboration platforms.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (MBA or advanced degree a plus).
• Other: Ability to thrive in a collaborative yet competitive prop trading culture. Must be authorized to work in the US; this role may require occasional extended hours during market events or deployments.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary $120,000-$170,000, plus performance bonuses tied to project success and firm profitability.
• Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, 401(k), and generous PTO.
• Exposure to cutting-edge trading tech and direct impact on P&L-generating initiatives.

This role suits someone who enjoys blending structured project management with the adrenaline of financial markets. Prop firms prioritize results over bureaucracy, so candidates who can deliver under tight timelines while maintaining quality stand out.

Pay: $120,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person