Head of US Equities

About MEXC Founded in 2018, MEXC is a global cryptocurrency exchange serving millions of users worldwide. We are committed to building a secure, efficient, and accessible platform for digital asset trading. MEXC is known for offering some of the lowest trading fees in the market, deep liquidity across a wide range of assets, and fast access to trending tokens. Our platform provides a comprehensive suite of services including spot trading, derivatives, staking, and other digital asset products designed for both retail and institutional users.
Built on high-performance infrastructure and a user-first philosophy, MEXC delivers fast execution, strong market depth, and a seamless trading experience for global users. At MEXC, we believe the best platforms are built through constant improvement and open collaboration. We value direct communication, practical thinking, and individuals who take ownership of their ideas. Teams are encouraged to share insights, challenge assumptions, and contribute to how the platform evolves. As the digital asset industry continues to evolve, we remain focused on innovation, transparency, and global expansion while building a trusted platform for the next generation of financial technology.

Key Responsibilities
• Business Strategy and Development: Lead the overall strategy, planning, and execution of the US equities business, including product positioning, business growth, revenue generation, and market expansion.
• Product Development and Optimization: Drive the development and optimization of US stock trading products, covering account opening, market data, trading execution, funding and withdrawals, corporate actions, and user experience.
• Market and Industry Research: Monitor US equity market trends, regulatory developments, competitor strategies, and emerging opportunities to identify new business growth areas.
• Business Partnerships: Establish and manage relationships with US stock brokers, liquidity providers, market data vendors, clearing firms, and other strategic partners to support business operations and expansion.
• Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management: Work closely with legal, compliance, and risk teams to ensure the business operates in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements, licensing obligations, and internal risk management policies.
• Trading Operations and Performance Management: Oversee trading operations, transaction processing, settlement, reconciliation, and service quality. Monitor key business metrics, including trading volume, active users, revenue, and customer retention.
• Cross-functional Leadership: Coordinate product, engineering, operations, compliance, marketing, and customer support teams to drive business initiatives and ensure effective execution. Requirements
• Bachelor's degree or above in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of experience in equities, securities brokerage, fintech, or financial services, with proven experience in managing or leading a business line.
• Strong understanding of the US equity markets, including trading mechanisms, market structure, order types, clearing and settlement, and corporate actions.
• Experience launching, managing, or scaling US stock trading products, preferably within an online brokerage, fintech, or digital asset trading platform.
• Established relationships with US brokers, liquidity providers, market data vendors, clearing firms, or other relevant industry partners.
• Strong business acumen and data analysis capabilities, with the ability to develop growth strategies, manage P&L, and drive business performance.
• Familiarity with US securities regulations and compliance requirements, including relevant SEC and FINRA rules, as applicable to the business model.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Proficiency in English is required. Mandarin Chinese is an advantage. Preferred Qualifications
• Experience building a US equities business from the ground up or expanding an existing trading platform into US stock markets.
• Experience integrating US stock trading services into a fintech, digital asset exchange, or multi-asset investment platform.
• Familiarity with fractional share trading, extended-hours trading, tokenized equities, or other innovative investment products.
• Experience working with US-licensed broker-dealers and understanding the operational and regulatory considerations of cross-border financial services. Why Join Us At MEXC, we believe people do their best work when they are trusted with real responsibility and given the freedom to grow.
• Ownership & Initiative – We encourage individuals to take initiative, lead projects, and contribute ideas that help shape how we build and improve the platform.
• Learning Culture – We regularly organize internal training programs, knowledge-sharing sessions, and learning initiatives where team members can both develop new skills and share their expertise with others.
• Ideas That Matter – New ideas are welcomed and discussed openly. Team members have a real voice in shaping which proposals move forward, and meaningful contributions are recognized and rewarded.
• Room to Grow – As a rapidly expanding global exchange, roles evolve quickly and individuals often have opportunities to expand their scope and take on greater responsibilities.
• Global Collaboration – Work with colleagues across different regions and cultures while contributing to a platform used by millions of users worldwide.