Head of Investment Products

About the Role

The role will involve working closely with various teams, including product development, brokerage operations, and compliance. The candidate will need to have a deep understanding of the regulatory landscape and the ability to navigate complex compliance issues. With the company's commitment to principled and transparent investment infrastructure, the Head of Investment Products will be responsible for ensuring that Mercury's investment products are designed and delivered with the highest level of integrity.

Mercury is a fintech company that is revolutionizing the way businesses and individuals manage their finances. The company's Treasury product has already helped thousands of companies put their idle cash to work, and Mercury Invest is bringing investing to personal banking customers. As the company continues to grow and expand its offerings, the Head of Investment Products will play a key role in shaping the company's investment strategy and ensuring that it remains true to its core values.

What You Will Do

• Set the overall direction for Mercury's investment products, including Treasury and Invest
• Serve as President of Mercury Advisory and CEO of the introducing broker-dealer
• Oversee brokerage operations and ensure regulatory compliance
• Foster relationships with key partners, including custodians, fund managers, and critical vendors
• Build a culture that values analytical rigor, regulatory integrity, and product-minded thinking
• Act as the senior decision-maker on regulatory and business risk matters for Mercury's investment entities
• Represent the company in regulatory matters and ensure that all investment products and services are delivered with the highest level of quality and consistency
• Develop and implement strategies to drive business growth and expansion
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deliver new investment products and services

What We Are Looking For

• 12+ years of experience in investment management, asset management, or wealth management
• Meaningful time spent in a leadership role at an RIA, ideally one affiliated with a broker-dealer
• Eligibility to serve as a president of a registered investment adviser and a principal of a broker-dealer
• Series 24 license or ability to obtain one
• Experience owning trading operations and overseeing best-execution responsibilities
• Strong understanding of the regulatory landscape and ability to navigate complex compliance issues
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key partners and stakeholders

Nice to Have

• Experience with digital banking and fintech products
• Knowledge of investment products, including Treasury and Invest
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance issues
• Experience with brokerage operations and trading platforms

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work with a cutting-edge fintech company
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Flexible working hours and remote work options
• Access to cutting-edge technology and tools
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Generous paid time off and holidays

• Tip: Make sure you have a strong understanding of the regulatory landscape and compliance issues related to investment products.
• Tip: Highlight your experience in investment management, asset management, or wealth management, and emphasize your leadership skills.
• Tip: Be prepared to discuss your experience with trading operations and best-execution responsibilities.
• Tip: Show your knowledge of digital banking and fintech products, and explain how you can apply this knowledge to drive business growth.
• Tip: Emphasize your ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key partners and stakeholders.
• Tip: Be prepared to discuss your experience with regulatory requirements and compliance issues, and explain how you can navigate complex compliance issues.