Trading Desk Portfolio Analyst

21 hours ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Parallel Partners Full time
Job Title: Trading Desk Portfolio Analyst

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.
Qualifications:
  • 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.
What We're Looking For:
  • 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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