Trading Operations Specialist

DRW; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trading firm seeks a Trading Operations Specialist to support its London trading desks. The role involves optimizing workflows, mastering proprietary systems, and collaborating with traders and tech teams. Ideal candidates have experience in FX markets, proficiency in Python, and a quantitative degree.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years in front, middle, or back office roles.
• Experience with futures, options, or OTC products preferred.
• Ability to work independently and analyze problems effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support trading desks and optimize operational workflows.
• Master proprietary systems related to trade capture and risk management.
• Perform trade and position reconciliation.

Skills

Python

Git

Linux

SQL

Risk Management

Problem Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field

Job description

DRW - Trading Operations Specialist

DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience, bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world. We value autonomy and the ability to quickly pivot to capture opportunities, so we operate using our own capital and trading at our own risk.

Headquartered in Chicago with offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, we trade a variety of asset classes including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities, and Energy across all major global markets. We have also expanded into non-traditional strategies such as real estate, venture capital, and cryptoassets, leveraging our expertise and technology.

We operate with respect, curiosity, and open minds. The people who thrive here share our belief that it’s not just what we do that matters–it's how we do it. DRW is a place of high expectations, integrity, innovation, and a willingness to challenge consensus.

Position Overview

As a Trading Operations Specialist, you will support trading desks based in London. This role offers the opportunity to solve challenging problems while working closely with experienced traders, researchers, and software engineers to optimize operational workflows and utilize the right tools and technology.

Responsibilities

1. Act as process owner for current functionalities and provide support and advice on technology, workflows, and processes:

• Understand traders’ risk management tools and support their needs
• Upgrade and support traders’ tools to utilize firm-standard technologies effectively
• Collaborate with technology teams to improve tools
• Adopt and promote new technology as it becomes available

Master the firm’s proprietary systems related to trade capture, inventory, treasury, and risk management, especially for futures and options.

Perform trade and position reconciliation with clearing houses, counterparties, and brokers.

Calculate and substantiate daily P&L.

Provide operational support for the FX Options desk and Direct Trading.

Requirements

• Interest or experience in FX markets
• At least 2 years in front, middle, or back office roles involving exchange-traded and OTC derivatives
• Proficiency in Python, Git, Linux, and SQL for at least 2 years
• Experience with futures, options, or OTC products is preferred
• Experience interacting with front office and senior management in a trading environment
• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field or equivalent experience
• Ability to work independently and analyze problems effectively

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