Senior Trading Operations Analyst

DV Trading; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DV Trading in London is seeking a Senior Operations Analyst to design and manage the operational systems that power our global trading activity. You will partner with the Director of Operations to build robust data pipelines and scalable processes across asset classes.

You will lead the London operations team, own end-to-end processes including reconciliation, pricing, settlements and PnL reporting, and work with developers to improve databases and trader tools in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a quantitative field.
• 5+ years in analytical or operational roles within trading.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Expertise in Excel and SQL; Python familiarity a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the growth and development of DV's Operations team in London.
• Develop deep working knowledge of trading, clearing and settlement.
• Own end-to-end operational processes: reconciliation, pricing, settlements, and PnL reporting.
• Design alerts and checks to preserve data integrity in real time.
• Understand trade execution methods and architect improved position distribution.
• Collaborate with developers to shape databases, tools, and GUIs.
• Create precise onboarding processes for new traders, strategies, and products.
• Evaluate feasibility of new trades/markets/exchanges and address obstacles.

Skills

Excel

SQL

Python

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Bloomberg Terminal

Job description

Founded 20 years ago and headquartered in Chicago, the DV Group of financial services firms has grown to more than 600 people operating throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Since spinning out of a large brokerage firm in 2016, DV Trading has rapidly scaled as an independent proprietary trading firm utilizing its own capital, trading strategies, and risk management methodologies to provide liquidity to worldwide financial markets and hedging opportunities to commodity producers and users. Now, DV group affiliates include two broker dealers, a cryptocurrency market making firm, and a bourgeoning investment adviser.

Overview

Dataflows are the backbone of every successful trading firm. Every decision - from split-second trades to risk management to navigating new markets - relies on data moving quickly, accurately, and seamlessly. DV Trading is seeking an Senior Operations Analyst who thrives on uncovering gaps, chasing down answers, and building robust data pipelines that tie everything together. You’ll partner closely with the Director of Operations to design and manage the operational systems that power trading activity firmwide.

Responsibilities

• Lead the growth and development of DV's Operations team in London, helping establish scalable processes and systems to support the firm’s expanding global trading activity.
• 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 end-to-end 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 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
• Evaluate operational feasibility of new trades/markets/exchanges and help tackle trading obstacles in the way of new business

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5+ years of experience in an analytical or operational role within a trading environment
• 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

DV is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.