Crypto Trade Support - Global Hedge Fund - Chicago - Large Comp Package

Mondrian Alpha; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Career development

Top-of-market compensation

Job summary

Mondrian Alpha is seeking a Trade Support / Middle Office professional in Chicago to support the expanding Digital Assets trading business. This front-office role covers the full trade lifecycle across cryptoassets and derivatives, including trade capture, clearing, and daily P&L, with strong interaction with traders and engineers.

You will focus on automation, improving workflows, and ownership of projects. Candidates with futures/options experience and Python/Linux skills will be well suited.

Qualifications

• Experience in crypto assets and derivatives trading operations.
• Strong technical aptitude with a focus on automation.
• Futures and options knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support full trade lifecycle for cryptoassets and derivatives.
• Collaborate with traders and engineers to streamline workflows.
• Develop tools to automate routine middle-office tasks.
• Respond to trading issues and reconciliations in a fast-paced 24/7 environment.
• Drive process improvements and project ownership.

Skills

Crypto trading experience

Technical aptitude

Futures & options knowledge

Automation

Tools

Python

Git

Linux

Job description

A leading global multi-strategy hedge fund is looking to hire a Trade Support / Middle Office professional in Chicago to support its rapidly expanding Digital Assets trading business.

The firm runs discretionary and systematic strategies across Equities, Fixed Income, FX, Commodities and Digital Assets. With a strong focus on technology and innovation, Traders, Researchers, Engineers and Operations teams work closely together to support trading activity across global markets.

This is a front-office facing role covering the full trade lifecycle across cryptoassets and derivatives, including trade capture, clearing, position reconciliations, daily P&L and resolving trading-related issues. The position offers significant interaction with traders, supporting their strategies and day-to-day activity in a fast-paced, 24/7 trading environment.

A key focus of the role is automation, process improvement and enhancing proprietary trading infrastructure. The team works closely with Engineering to develop tools, streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency. Candidates with futures and options experience, strong technical aptitude and an interest in digital assets will be particularly well suited, with Python, Git or Linux experience advantageous.

The role offers significant exposure to crypto trading strategies, risk management and technology, alongside the opportunity to take ownership of projects and drive improvements beyond day-to-day operations.

The position is based in Chicago, offering top-of-market compensation, excellent benefits and strong long-term career development opportunities. The role is initially five days in the office, with the opportunity to move to a hybrid arrangement over time.