Manager of Platform Support

Summary 

The Manager of Platform Support leads the team responsible for frontline technical support and client assistance for Topstep Brokerage’s proprietary trading platform. The Manager of Platform Support owns the performance, reliability, and continuous improvement of Topstep Brokerage’s client platform support function. This role ensures operational excellence, service consistency, and compliance across all client touchpoints.

At Topstep, we trust our team to take accountability and drive results while embracing feedback as a means for growth and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead and mentor Platform Support Specialists, setting clear service standards and monitoring performance metrics.
• Oversee client support for the proprietary trading platform, ensuring alignment with operational, compliance, and risk frameworks.
• Collaborate closely with IT, Operations, and the Trade Desk to prioritize and resolve platform issues, enhancements, and client-impacting incidents.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for support, escalation, and incident management.
• Coordinate with the Director of Operations and Compliance to ensure support activities meet CFTC/NFA regulatory requirements.
• Analyze ticketing and client feedback data to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support training programs to keep the team current on platform updates, features, and compliance expectations.
• Act as the point of contact for critical platform incidents and ensure timely communication with leadership and external vendors.
• Drive consistency, accountability, and professionalism across all client interactions.
• Participate in BCDR testing and serve as backup to the Director of Operations in system outage communications.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting for response time, resolution rate, and client satisfaction metrics.

Required Qualifications and Key Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or IT-related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in electronic trading platform support, with at least 2 in a leadership or team-lead role.
• In-depth understanding of order routing, clearing integrations, and platform performance metrics.
• Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese required; proficiency in both strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to lead under pressure.
• Proven ability to build and inspire collaborative, high-performing teams.
• Experience implementing CRM/ticketing metrics and service quality dashboards.
• Familiarity with CFTC/NFA requirements and escalation protocols for regulated brokerage operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement.

Mathematical Skills                   

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. 

Reasoning Ability                   

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.  Ability to solve practical problems via a logical, analytic approach. 

Computer Skills                   

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have knowledge of electronic equipment, intermediate PC skills, knowledge of internet software and proficiency. Familiarity with Google Drive and Google Docs is a must. Computer experience/operation is required. Must have the ability to operate general office equipment.

Other Skills and Abilities          

Ability to multitask. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Strong time management and organizational skills. Ability to work under dynamic schedule constraints and consistently meet deliverable timelines.

Company Culture & Perks

• Topstep is an engaging working environment which ranges from fully remote to hybrid. We foster a culture of collaboration with cameras on during meetings and a robust Slack environment for communication. 
• Seven Company paid Holidays and generous Family Leave. Paid time off is front-loaded.
• Competitive 401(k) matching, health, dental, and vision insurance is offered for full time employees. 
• Vacations are encouraged with a bonus for taking 5 consecutive days. Employee referrals are bonused. Topstep offers a food and groceries budget and contributes towards health and wellness.

New Hire Base Salary Range

• $85,000-110,000.
• Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.
• The compensation offered will take into account internal compensation structure and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Topstep is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees and applicants are valued. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Interested in the role? Apply today with your resume and cover letter!

At this time immigration sponsorship is not available for this position (including H-1B, STEM OPT training plans, etc.).