Trade Desk Operations Analyst

Old Mission; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Mission, a leading global proprietary trading firm, is looking for a detail-oriented Trade Desk Operations Analyst in London. This role is vital for supporting the sales and trading desks by optimizing operational systems and ensuring efficient trade management within the European ETF market. The ideal candidate should have strong programming skills in Python and SQL, and a passion for problem-solving.

Benefits

Competitive salary with discretionary annual bonus

Fully paid private medical, dental, and vision insurance

Robust Pension Scheme

Fully stocked kitchen and free on-site lunch daily

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a trading operations role is required.
• Familiarity with Linux is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Find and enhance inefficiencies in operational systems.
• Effectively liaise with teams globally to support operational needs.
• Track, pay, and collect claims with clearing firms.

Skills

Knowledge of European ETF market

Proficient in Excel (including VBA)

Python

SQL

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Experience working within a global team

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Old Mission is a global proprietary trading firm that leverages state-of-the-art technology and research to identify and execute profitable trading strategies across multiple asset classes around the world. Our offices in Chicago, New York, and London are all composed of naturally-curious individuals who thrive in a team environment and constantly strive for improvement.

Old Mission does not seek capital from outside investors, allowing us the flexibility to aggressively invest in our team members and keep them engaged in the firm’s growth.

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Trade Desk Operations Analyst to support the day-to-day operational needs of our sales and trading desks. In this role, you will work closely with traders, sales teams, and operations professionals contribute to the continued growth of our ETF trading business.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of the European ETF market structure—including clearing and settlement processes—as well as technical programming capabilities. Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving are essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Find and enhance inefficiencies in operational systems.
• Anticipate and monitor trades that may fail to match, fail to deliver, and/or be at risk of buy in.
• Build scalable workflows supporting equity clearing and settlement, position and P&L reconciliation, and the custom needs of Old Mission’s counterparties.
• Effectively liaise with teams in other regions of the world to support the operational needs related to the long-term growth of trading strategies.
• Communicate effectively with various teams including trading, sales, operations, and external counterparties.
• Recommend and/or execute trades to cover fails and buy in risk.
• Track, pay, and collect CSDR and other claims with clearing firms and external counterparties.
  
  

Required Skills

• Knowledge of European ETF market
• Prior experience in a trading operations role required
• Proficient in Excel (including VBA), Python, and SQL
• Familiarity with Linux a plus
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience working within a global team
  
  

Benefits And Perks

• Competitive salary with discretionary annual bonus
• Fully paid private medical, dental, vision with extended coverage and life insurance
• Robust Pension Scheme, income protection, and salary exchange
• Fully stocked kitchen and free on-site lunch daily
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
  
  

Old Mission is not accepting unsolicited resumes from any staffing/search firms. All resumes submitted by staffing/search firms to any employee at Old Mission via-email, the Internet or directly without a valid signed search agreement will be deemed the sole property of Old Mission, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Old Mission.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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