Operations Analyst (Trade Support) at Virtu Financial

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, TradingIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required; specialisation in math, computer science, business, finance or related disciplines
  • Experience with VBA, SQL and/or scripting (i.e. Python) preferred
  • Experience in operations, trade support, consultancy, or related experience is advantageous
  • Ambitious and self-motivated, with the ability to use own initiative
  • Excellent problem solving and analytical skills; including effective troubleshooting in a fast paced, time critical environment
  • Strong communication (verbal and written), and excellent organisational skills are essential

Responsibilities

  • Managing the clearance, settlement, and reconciliation of trades and positions on behalf of trade desks across the firm
  • Work closely with traders, finance, compliance, brokers and custodians, and firm customers to ensure timely settlement of trades, accuracy of books and records, and avoidance of unanticipated risk to both the firm and its customers
  • Work closely with software engineers to further automate and enhance robustness of the firm’s operations workflows and to enable trading and customer offerings in new markets and asset classes
  • Become experts in the logistics and mechanics of trade clearance and settlement
  • Play a crucial role in the ability of the firm to conduct trading efficiently and safely
  • Perform challenging and stimulating data analysis
  • Participate in the architecture of new systems and controls

Skills

VBA
SQL
Python
trade settlement
reconciliation
data analysis

Virtu Financial

Market making and trading solutions provider

About Virtu Financial

Virtu Financial specializes in market making and trading solutions, providing services that enhance the efficiency of financial markets. The company uses advanced technology and its understanding of market structures to offer a variety of products, including execution services, liquidity sourcing, and analytics. Clients such as institutional investors and broker-dealers benefit from Virtu's ability to generate liquidity, which helps stabilize markets. A key feature of Virtu's offerings is its Open Technology platform, which supplies clients with data-as-a-service, including a library of APIs and tools to improve trading strategies. Unlike many competitors, Virtu emphasizes transparency and a comprehensive approach to trading, aiming to support clients in navigating global financial markets effectively.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2008Year Founded
$194.5MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Wellness Program
Gym Membership

Risks

Increased competition from firms like Citadel Securities challenges Virtu's market share.
Regulatory scrutiny on high-frequency trading may raise compliance costs for Virtu.
Cryptocurrency market volatility impacts Virtu's liquidity provision and risk management.

Differentiation

Virtu leads in electronic market making across diverse asset classes globally.
The Open Technology platform offers a robust data-as-a-service solution with extensive APIs.
Virtu's commitment to transparency and innovation strengthens its industry position.

Upsides

Growing demand for algorithmic trading boosts Virtu's market making services.
ESG investing trends increase demand for transparent trading platforms like Virtu's.
Quantum computing advancements enhance Virtu's trading algorithms and market efficiency.

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