Trade Operations Engineer

A leading global quantitative trading firm that develops and implements quantitative trading strategies in exchange-traded financial products is looking to bring on a Trade Operations Engineer to join a fully onsite team in downtown Chicago.

You will play a key role in managing the live production trading system. This is a core operations-focused role centered on risk management, live monitoring of trading systems, and improving day-to-day operations. Collaborate closely with trading and technology teams to ensure operational excellence in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment, while working alongside other operations professionals.


Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in a computing related area
• Basic programming ability (coding test required)
• Genuine interest in finance and trading
• Superior ability to perform under pressure and handle time-sensitive triage work with a very low error rate
• Strong understanding of complex systems and ability to troubleshoot technical problems
• Ability to work both in a collaborative team setting and autonomously

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience with C++ or other statically typed imperative programming languages
• Familiarity with application configuration and software deployments
• Experience working in high-pressure, time-critical operational environments

What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown

• 80% Operations & Risk Management
• 20% Application Configuration & System Support

Daily Responsibilities

• 70% Hands On (Live Monitoring, Triage, Risk Management)
• 30% Team Collaboration

The Offer

• Bonus eligible

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Vacation Time
• Stock Options

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.