Trading Operations Specialist

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

Job summary

A leading financial firm is seeking a Trading Desk Operations Specialist to enhance its execution processes in a high-tech environment. The role requires at least 2 years of experience in Trading Operations, with responsibilities including supporting settlements and collaborating with traders. Applicants should have skills in VBA and preferably Python, aligning with a culture similar to that of leading tech companies, offering a relaxed and open working atmosphere.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of professional experience in Trading Operations or Settlements.
• Exposure to Fixed Income, Futures, and Options lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Supporting OTC equity settlements with counterparties.
• Collaborating with traders for execution workflows.
• Managing corporate actions and entitlements.

Skills

VBA

Python

Trading Operations

Settlements

Corporate Actions

Job description

Quant Capital is urgently looking for a Trading Desk Operations Specialist to join our high-profile client, one of the largest Quant Investment managers globally, with around £20 billion under management. The firm primarily focuses on quant strategies, including high-frequency and systematic trading, with a trading team operating at the forefront of technology and execution.

This environment attracts science-minded professionals and intellectuals who are dedicated to teaching and learning. The firm is renowned for its innovative ideas and rigorous approach to Alpha generation, with technology playing a crucial role in their 24/7 global operations. You will contribute significantly to enhancing the efficiency of the London office's execution processes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting OTC equity settlements with counterparties
• Collaborating with traders to support execution workflows
• Managing corporate actions and entitlements
• Supporting Futures & Options, Fixed Income, and Repo clearing
• Processing trade lifecycle accurately internally and externally
• Investigating and resolving trade and position breaks with clearing firms and prime brokers
• Mastering the firm’s proprietary trade capture and inventory management systems
• Acting as a process super-user for current systems, providing support and recommending enhancements

Ideal candidates will have:

• At least 2 years of professional experience in Trading Operations or Settlements
• Exposure to the lifecycle of other products such as Fixed Income, Futures, and Options
• Skills in VBA and preferably Python

The working environment is similar to that of Facebook or Google: relaxed, open, and conducive to thoughtful decision-making. The atmosphere is calm with an open dress code. This role is suited for tech enthusiasts motivated by cutting-edge technology and the opportunity to earn well while doing work they are passionate about.