Trading Operations Engineer
2 days ago
Trade Operations Engineer – Chicago
Location:
Chicago (on-site)
Type:
Full-time
A leading proprietary quantitative trading firm is looking for a
Trade Operations Engineer
to join its Chicago team. This role sits at the heart of live trading operations — ideal for someone who thrives under pressure, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and has a strong interest in financial markets.
As part of the
Trade Operations team
, you'll monitor live trading systems, manage operational risk, and collaborate closely with developers and traders to ensure smooth daily performance. You'll also contribute to configuration, deployment, and software development across a globally distributed environment.
What You'll Do
- Monitor live trading and manage associated risk in real time.
- Perform time-sensitive triage and troubleshooting with precision and accountability.
- Configure, deploy, and improve trading applications.
- Develop tools and software enhancements to support global trading operations.
- Work closely with engineers and traders to optimize performance and workflows.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree (preferably in Computer Science or a related technical field).
- Strong programming ability in
C++
(or another statically typed imperative language). - Keen interest in
finance, trading, and technology
. - Proven problem-solving skills and calm under pressure.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work both independently and in teams.
About the Firm
A global quantitative trading organization operating across Chicago, New York, London, Amsterdam, and Singapore. The firm develops and trades a diverse range of quantitative strategies in exchange-traded products and is expanding rapidly.
The environment is collaborative, innovative, and performance-driven — offering talented individuals the chance to make a direct impact within a world-class technical and trading setup.
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