Job Descriptions:
The individual in this role will join a trading team based in Chicago and will proactively monitor and verify all trading activity throughout the day. Duties and responsibilities include
* Continuously reconcile and manage trading positions
* Communicate with exchange trade support in case of emergencies
* Interact with IT support personnel to confirm system issues if any
* Start up computers and log into various proprietary systems
* Update parameters for current day''s trading using in-house applications
* Writing scripts or modifying existing ones if there is a business need
* Manage compliance issues and ad hoc reporting for the team
* Update various databases, e.g. financial events calendar, product specifications, etc.
* Other duties as assigned by manager
Required Experience:
* 2-3 years of Equity trading experience
* Ability to follow specific instructions and general guidelines in the context of product operations support
* Strong understanding of Linux fundamentals
* Windows knowledge highly desired
* Experience with Perl or Python a strong plus
* Experience with Bloomberg and Corporate Actions
* Understanding of how corporate actions impact markets
* Familiarity with SQL
* Shell scripting (ksh or bash)
* Proficient with Excel, comfortable working with spreadsheets on a daily basis.
* Detail-oriented, organised, and excellent documentation skills
* Ability to multitask and prioritize multiple projects in a busy, demanding environment
* Excellent communication skills, both written and oral - required to operate within a global teamFinancial / trading industry experience a plus
Keyword: Operations Trade Support
From: Jump Trading, LLC