Crypto Operations Analyst – Settlements & Automation

DRW Holdings, LLC.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

DRW, a leading diversified trading firm with a London office, seeks an Operations Analyst to support its cryptoasset trading operations. You will work with multiple internal teams and external counterparties to optimize reconciliation, settlements and post-trade processes.

The role emphasizes automation, data analysis and process improvements in a 24/7 trading environment, with a focus on accuracy and efficiency from day one.

Qualifications

• 2 - 7 years previous experience working within a trading operations environment.
• Very strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Prior settlements and/or trading reconciliation experience; previous experience with Cryptoassets preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel (VBA experience a big plus); previous experience working with other tools and/or programming languages for automation and process improvement also highly preferred.
• Experience dealing with money transfers/wires and banking platforms with an ability to understand and minimize costs related to overnight funding.
• Solid understanding of financial product clearing and settlement processes.
• Previous experience working in fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• High sense of urgency and dedication to efficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and complete assigned tasks and projects autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support for cryptoasset trading business, with an emphasis on optimizing reconciliation and post-trade settlement procedures
• Monitor pending settlements and liaise with counterparties and exchanges as needed to reduce settlement risk
• Collaborate with internal cash management and operations teams to maintain optimal cash reserves for settlements and platform funding
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, technology upgrades and automation
• Utilize technology skills (Excel, VBA, Python or other programming background) to automate operational processes and perform analysis on large data sets
• Provide timely response to counterparty inquiries and requests for settlement information
• Provide additional administrative support to the team as needed

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Tools

Excel

VBA

Python

Job description

DRW, a leading diversified trading firm with a London office, seeks an Operations Analyst to support its cryptoasset trading operations. You will work with multiple internal teams and external counterparties to optimize reconciliation, settlements and post-trade processes.

The role emphasizes automation, data analysis and process improvements in a 24/7 trading environment, with a focus on accuracy and efficiency from day one.