Trading Desk Operations Specialist
1 month ago
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.
- 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.
- 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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