Trading Operations Specialist, Commodities

17 hours ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States DRW Full time
Job Title: Trading Operations Specialist, Commodities

DRW is a leading diversified trading firm with a rich history of innovation and excellence. We are seeking a highly skilled Trading Operations Specialist to join our Global Trading Operations team and provide dedicated support to our Agricultural and Energy trading desks.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide ownership and mastery of processes and workflows to support standard operational and trader assistant functions for the firm's Agricultural and Energy trading desks.
  • Reconcile trades and positions with clearing firms, prime brokers, and bilateral counterparties.
  • Calculate and substantiate daily P&L, ensuring compliance with DRW's standards and supporting each desk's preferred method of aggregating and reporting P&L.
  • Maintain expertise in the firm's proprietary and third-party trade capture, inventory management, and P&L reporting systems.
  • Act as process super-user, resolving issues between internal groups and external exchanges, clearers, and counterparties.
  • Identify and implement efficiencies within existing processes, leveraging technology to create innovative solutions that enhance workflow, reduce risk, and improve operational performance.
Requirements:
  • 2+ years of experience working in finance or trading.
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or another quantitative field, or equivalent practical exposure.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently and quickly solve problems under pressure.
  • Able to handle sensitive financial data appropriately.
  • Strong MS Excel skills.
  • 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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