Trading Operations Specialist

3 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Selby Jennings Full time
Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Trading Operations Analyst to enhance and optimize our state-of-the-art automated trading system. As a key member of our dynamic team, you will play a pivotal role in streamlining processes, providing valuable insights, and contributing to our trading strategies.

Key Responsibilities
  • Operate and enhance our advanced automated trading platform to drive business scalability and profitability.
  • Utilize technical expertise to automate manual workflows and develop automated visualizations and reports to extract essential insights.
  • Engage in projects aimed at boosting trading profitability and managing risk, while ensuring compliance with registered market making and Lead Market Making standards.
  • Monitor and evaluate trading activities within our automated market-making operations, analyzing corporate events and their effects on portfolio performance.
  • Oversee and improve financing structures, capital management, and electronic trading costs and incentives, managing stock lending practices and short-sale expenses.
Qualifications
  • 3-7 years of experience in financial markets with a strong passion for options trading.
  • Proficient in a programming language, ideally Python.
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline or a related area.
  • Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving abilities, with excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Detail-oriented with a structured approach to work, motivated to continuously enhance processes and systems.
  • Capable of working effectively under pressure and managing multiple tasks.
About You

You are a driven professional with a keen interest in financial markets, looking to leverage your skills in a fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about trading and have a strong analytical mindset, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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