Trading Operations Specialist, Commodities

7 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States DRW Full time
Trading Operations Specialist

DRW is a leading diversified trading firm with a rich history of innovation and excellence. We operate in a fast-paced environment, leveraging cutting-edge technology and exceptional talent to navigate global markets.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide dedicated support to DRW's Agricultural and Energy trading desks, ensuring seamless trade capture, confirmation, reconciliation, and profit-and-loss calculation.
  • Collaborate with front office traders, back-office colleagues, and senior management to drive process efficiency, risk reduction, and alignment with DRW standards.
  • Develop and maintain expertise in proprietary and third-party trade capture, inventory management, and P&L reporting systems.
  • Identify and implement process improvements, leveraging technology to enhance workflow, reduce risk, and improve operational performance.

Requirements:

  • 2+ years of experience in finance or trading.
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a quantitative field, or equivalent practical exposure.
  • Demonstrated ability to solve problems independently and quickly under pressure.
  • Strong MS Excel skills and excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
  • Adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Understanding of option structures and physical trading.
  • Prior interaction with front office and senior management personnel in an active trading environment.
  • Python, SQL, or another coding language.
  • Ability to work with databases and utilize data from APIs.


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