Operations Analyst at DV Trading

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial Services, Proprietary Trading, CryptocurrencyIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
2–5 years of experience in an analytical or operational role (finance or trading industry experience is a plus, but not required)
Clear thinker with advanced aptitude for breaking down complex problems in a timely fashion in his/her own way
Expertise in Excel, SQL required. Familiarity with Python, Bloomberg a plus
Strong communication skills and ability to advance many simultaneous discussions forward
Strong work ethic, desire to learn, and ability to remain calm and focused in a fast paced, high-pressure environment
Independent and resourceful - willingness to take on challenges, dive in the weeds, and figure out solutions

Responsibilities

Act as the right hand to the Director of Operations, working closely with traders, developers, risk managers and other teams to ensure critical data gets to the right place in a scalable, efficient manner
Develop deep working knowledge of the trading, clearing and settlement of all asset classes traded at the firm (commodities, equities, fixed income, FX, crypto)
Own day-to-day operational processes: SOD/EOD position reconciliation, pricing & settlements, PnL calculations and reporting, and critical intraday monitoring
Design a system of alerts, checks, and reconciliations that preserves data integrity, communicates breaks in real time, and prevents small issues from multiplying
Understand all methods of trade execution across the firm and help architect a more efficient system for consuming fills and distributing position to traders
Collaborate with developers to shape databases, trader tools, and position management GUIs
Create precise processes to streamline onboarding of new traders, strategies, and products
Perform stimulating data analysis on volumes, fees, margin financing, rebates, and Desk ROI. Connect insights to business opportunities
Evaluate operational feasibility of new trades/markets/exchanges and help tackle trading obstacles in the way of new business

Skills

Data Pipelines

Position Reconciliation

PnL Calculations

Trade Clearing

Trade Settlement

Intraday Monitoring

Risk Management

Trading Systems

Commodities Trading

Equities Trading

Fixed Income

FX Trading

Crypto Trading

DV Trading

Proprietary trading and liquidity provision firm

About DV Trading

DV Trading is a proprietary trading firm that engages in trading financial instruments on derivatives and securities exchanges worldwide. The firm uses its own capital and advanced technology to provide liquidity in the markets, employing both quantitative and discretionary trading strategies. Unlike its competitors, DV Trading fosters a collaborative culture with a flat organizational structure, allowing for quick adaptation to market changes. The company's goal is to optimize trading performance and achieve significant returns by leveraging its market relationships.

Chicago, IllinoisHeadquarters

2006Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Energy, Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

201-500Employees