Trading Operations Analyst

Overview

This role supports overnight trading operations for an electronic trading marketplace for U.S. equities and ETFs. The position involves monitoring trading systems during the trading session, performing system health checks, handling client inquiries related to trading activity, and completing end-of-session tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide trade support and actively monitor trading systems throughout the overnight trading session.
• Perform system startup health checks to ensure smooth trading operations.
• Address and resolve client inquiries, concerns, and trade-related issues in a timely manner.
• Deliver session trends and relevant insights to the daytime team.
• Conduct end-of-session activities, including system reviews and trade reconciliation.
• Maintain strong knowledge of trading systems, order routing, execution, and FIX protocol to support efficient operations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and operational standards, including responsibilities as a Series 7-licensed representative.
• Work independently or with a small team from 7:00pm–4:00am EST.

Requirements

• 3+ years of electronic trading and/or trade support experience with strong knowledge of trading systems.
• Strong critical thinking skills, with the ability to understand, analyze, and creatively solve problems.
• Knowledge of market microstructure, order routing, execution, and FIX protocol.
• Series 7 license is required (or able to obtain SIE & Series 7 in the first 45 days in the role).
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with teamwork abilities and willingness to learn and adapt to new financial products and market conditions.
• Ability to work overnight hours with a flexible schedule.

Compensation & Benefits

• Healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision) and EAP.
• Competitive PTO.
• 401k match.
• Parental leave.
• HSA contribution match.
• Paid subscription to the Calm app.
• Generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits.

Location

Remote role for candidates in Chicago, or New York.