Trading Operations Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global trading firm is seeking a Trading Operations Engineer to join their dynamic team in Bolton. This high-impact role provides hands-on experience with trading systems, operational processes, and a chance to automate workflows in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment. Ideal for those looking to make a substantial impact on the firm's performance.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in trading operations or similar environment.
• Proficiency in Python or Go scripting; SQL for data queries.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily reconciliations of cash, positions, and trading activity.
• Manage relationships with brokers and exchanges.
• Develop and maintain automated tools using Python, Go, and SQL.

Skills

Python

Go

SQL

Analytical Skills

Troubleshooting Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Maths, Engineering, or Computer Science

Job description

Trading Operations Engineer

Global Quantitative Trading Firm

Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 07.06.2025

Expiry Date: 22.07.2025

Job Description:

Quant Capital is hiring on behalf of a leading global trading firm looking for a Trading Operations Engineer to join its team in Bolton. This role offers high exposure within a small, technically capable operations group supporting a multi-asset, multi-venue trading environment.

You will work on reconciliations, trade support, cash and collateral management, and process automation, ensuring the firm’s global trading infrastructure runs smoothly and efficiently. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, engineering-focused environment and wants their work to have a direct impact on performance.

Role Overview

This role provides hands-on experience with trading systems, operational processes, and financial products across the entire trade lifecycle. You will build and automate workflows, monitor risks, liaise with brokers and exchanges, and collaborate with engineers to develop new tools and reporting systems.

This is embedded, high-leverage work within a technically advanced, high-trust environment, not back-office operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily reconciliations of cash, positions, and trading activity
• Manage relationships with brokers and exchanges, resolving operational issues
• Monitor live risk and escalate issues as needed
• Develop and maintain automated tools using Python, Go, and SQL
• Support cash, margin, and collateral flows across multiple venues
• Handle reporting such as P&L, risk, treasury, and regulatory checks
• Participate in on-call support rotations
• Assist in onboarding new products, brokers, and venues
• Contribute to ad hoc analysis and data reporting projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Maths, Engineering, or Computer Science (minimum 2:1)
• 2–3 years experience in trading operations or similar environment
• Proficiency in Python or Go scripting; SQL for data queries and manipulation
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work across teams
• Self-starter with ownership mindset and scalable solution-building skills
• Familiarity with at least one asset class from an operations or support perspective

Why Apply?

• High-impact role in a dynamic trading environment
• Exposure to multiple asset classes, products, and trade lifecycle stages
• Opportunity to automate and optimize operational processes
• Work within a tech-driven team that values quick implementation of ideas
• Shape systems and workflows, not just follow them

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