Trading Desk Portfolio Analyst
1 month ago
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Trading Desk Portfolio Analyst. As a key member of our trading operations team, you will be responsible for supporting the operation of our automated trading system in Chicago.
Responsibilities:- Perform daily procedures relevant to the trading system for equity and futures markets.
- Monitor and evaluate system status continuously to ensure smooth operations.
- Monitor and spot check trades and displayed system values in real time.
- Step in and manage the trading system when limited staffing requires it.
- Deal with trading exceptions, such as unacknowledged orders or broken trades.
- Facilitate change management and ensure that new software and hardware function as intended.
- Identify and respond to system incidents, perform troubleshooting procedures, and escalate as necessary.
- Participate in follow-on investigation for root cause analysis of identified issues.
- Adjust for and respond to corporate action-related events.
- Work with colleagues to identify and develop opportunities to enhance and improve trading system procedures.
- Add, maintain, and ensure integrity of trading system parameterization data.
- Enhance and further automate existing processes by writing scripts with accompanying reports.
- Create and maintain documentation of trading-related procedures.
- Bachelor's degree at minimum.
- At least 2 years relevant work experience.
- Knowledge of markets and trading.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficient with UNIX/Linux and Windows.
- Demonstrated experience with Perl, Python, or Ruby scripting and SQL preferred.
- Detail-oriented and well-organized.
- Able to multitask and work under pressure.
- Able to exercise sound judgment when solving or escalating problems.
- Cultural fit.
- Good judgment and decision-making skills.
- Strong technical skills, including knowledge of SQL and scripting languages.
- Market knowledge and experience in investments and markets.
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