Trade Desk Operations Engineer / Junior Trader, Overnight Hours, Need Scripting and SQL Experience, Chicago, IL

We are seeking a motivated Trade Desk Operations Engineer / Junior Trader with technical aptitude and market awareness to support the operation of an automated trading system in Chicago. We are looking for someone who has had direct market-facing experience, along with technical experience. The qualified Trade Desk Operations Engineer / Junior Trader will be supporting European trading hours (2am-11:30am Central Time). This position is Hybrid with some Onsite required. Company will only consider Visa transfers for H-1B holders; no new visa sponsorship is available.

Trade Desk Operations Engineer / Junior Trader Responsibilities:

– Perform daily procedures relevant to the trading system for equity and futures markets.
– Monitor system status and operational integrity from 2am – 11:30am Central Time.
– 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.
– Should know how a portfolio is organized and hedged.
– Should possess an understanding of investment portfolio management and monitoring exposure.
– Should know what a Corporate Action is and be able to adjust for and respond to Corporate Action related events.

Trade Desk Operations Engineer / Junior Trader Qualifications:

– Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative or technical discipline.
– At least 2 years relevant work experience.
– Knowledge of markets and trading.
– We are looking for someone who has had direct market-facing experience, along with technical experience.
– Proficient with UNIX/Linux and Windows.
– Proficiency in a programming language. Knowledge of Python, Ruby, and Perl is a plus.
– Experience using Structured Query Language (SQL) to interact with database tables.
– Detail-oriented and well-organized.
– Able to multi-task and work under pressure.
– Able to exercise sound judgment when solving or escalating problems.
– Able to work independently.
– Series 7 or 57 preferred (The successful candidate will be required to pass the Series 57 exam if not previously obtained).

Benefits include discretionary bonus eligibility, comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision, and Employee Assistance Program), paid time off with additional paid holidays, a competitive 401(k) matching program, tuition reimbursement, and a wide range of additional perks.

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