Trading Desk Operations Specialist

1 month ago


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

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Trading Desk Operations Analyst. This is a unique opportunity to work with a proprietary black box system, handling high volumes of trades at high speeds.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Monitor and evaluate system status continuously to ensure smooth operations.
  • Perform daily procedures relevant to the trading system for equity and futures markets.
  • Identify and respond to system incidents, perform troubleshooting procedures, and escalate as necessary.
  • Facilitate change management and ensure that new software and hardware function as intended.
  • Work with colleagues to identify and develop opportunities to enhance and improve trading system procedures.
  • Enhance and further automate existing processes by writing scripts with accompanying reports.
  • Create and maintain documentation of trading related procedures.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree at minimum.
  • At least 2 years relevant work experience.
  • Knowledge of markets and trading.
  • Proficient with UNIX/Linux and Windows.
  • Demonstrated experience with Perl, Python, or Ruby scripting and SQL preferred.
  • Detail oriented and well organized.
  • Able to multi task and work under pressure.
  • Able to exercise sound judgment when solving or escalating problems.
What We're Looking For:
  • Cultural fit
  • Good judgment (e.g., someone we can trust with the Firm's strategy, disciplined, know when to call/escalate issues)
  • Good technology foundation (SQL, and a scripting language)
  • Market knowledge (EQ or Futures knowledge preferred)
  • Experience in investments/markets

We are looking for a candidate who is multi-faceted, with an interest in both technology and trading. If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for trading and technology, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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