Position: Trade Execution / Trading Operations Specialist
Location: New York
Our client is a leading proprietary trading firm that leverages a rigorous scientific and mathematical approach to generate superior trading strategies. With a proven track record in both long and medium-duration strategies, they are at the forefront of quantitative finance, driven by cutting-edge research and advanced technological development.
Role Overview
As part of the quantitative trading team, you will play a pivotal role in providing real-time support for automated trading strategies across multiple asset classes, including Futures, FX, Equities, and Options. This position requires a sharp problem-solving mindset and the ability to quickly diagnose and resolve issues in a fast-paced market environment. In addition to your operational responsibilities, you will have the opportunity to broaden your role into research and trade analysis, making a solid foundation in Python programming a valuable asset for success in this career path.
You will gain exposure to an expansive suite of global trading infrastructure technologies, covering market and broker connectivity, proprietary and third-party trading applications, as well as advanced research systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Real-Time Monitoring & Troubleshooting : Monitor live trading activities and swiftly respond to production trading issues across a wide range of products and markets.
- Operational Risk Management : Collaborate closely with technical teams to address operational risks, diagnose system-related issues, and ensure seamless trading operations.
- Strategy Oversight & Execution : Intervene in trading strategies and execute trades when necessary, ensuring smooth operation under all conditions.
- Process Optimization : Identify inefficiencies and suggest improvements to reports, workflows, and tools to enhance performance and automation.
- Collaborative Problem-Solving : Work alongside global trading teams to identify and implement solutions that improve automation and system resilience.
- Market & Strategy Research : Analyze market conditions, investigate emerging market dynamics, and propose new signal generation ideas to refine trading strategies.
- Execution Research & Strategy Enhancement : Contribute to research on execution quality and strategy improvements, ensuring continuous refinement and development.
- Broker & Service Provider Relations : Maintain and cultivate strong relationships with US-based brokers and service providers to support trading operations.
Qualifications & Requirements
- 4-6 years of experience in a trading operations or execution role within a proprietary trading firm, hedge fund, or similar financial institution.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Quantitative Sciences, or related disciplines.
- Strong analytical mindset with a proven ability to diagnose complex issues in a fast-paced trading environment.
- Intermediate-level proficiency in Python programming is highly advantageous for career progression towards research and trade analysis.
- Familiarity with trading in Futures, FX, Equities, and Options markets.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to maintain and develop relationships with brokers and technical teams.
- Strong understanding of trading infrastructure, including market connectivity and trading applications, is a plus.
Applicants must have
- 4-6 years of relevant trading execution and trading ops experience.
- Current and valid US work authorisation