Electronic Trading Onboarding Specialist

Talan Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company matching

15 days of paid vacation per year (up to 27 with seniority)

8 paid holidays, 5 sick days, 2 personal days

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Voluntary STD and LTD

Job summary

A global consulting and tech group in Chicago is seeking an Electronic Trading Onboarding Specialist. You will lead client onboarding projects for electronic trading solutions and work closely with clients and internal teams. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in brokerage and strong project management skills. A salary range of US$70,000 - US$95,000 is offered, with hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in brokerage or financial services, preferably supporting online/electronic transactions.
• Strong knowledge of exchange connectivity (e.g., MPIDs, mnemonics, FIX) and derivatives trading.
• Proven project management expertise with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary client point of contact for electronic trading onboarding projects.
• Coordinate with internal teams to gather requirements and implement electronic trading platforms.
• Analyze client needs and prepare tailored project plans.

Skills

Brokerage industry experience

Project management

Understanding of exchange connectivity

Excellent communication skills

Application support

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Project

Trading platforms (TT, Fidessa, CQG)

Job description

Electronic Trading Onboarding Specialist

With 7,000+ experts in 20 countries, Talan is a global consulting and tech group helping businesses innovate and grow through AI, Data, and Blockchain. CertifiedGreat Place To Work, we’re aiming for €1B revenue by 2025.

At Talan, we believe inPositive Innovation— using technology to serve people and society.

Job Description

Location: Chicago (Hybrid – at least 4 days onsite/week)
Visa Sponsorship: We offer sponsorship under specific treaty-based U.S. work visas, including TN and E-2 (for eligible Canadian, Mexican, and French citizens). We do not support or transfer other visa types (e.g., H-1B).

We are seeking a talented Electronic Onboarding Specialist to join our team and support electronic trading solutions. The ideal candidate will bring strong brokerage industry experience, project management skills, and a solid understanding of exchange connectivity and compliance.

As part of the team, you will lead client onboarding projects, collaborate with multiple departments, and ensure seamless delivery of electronic trading capabilities. You will work closely with clients, sales, operations, and support teams to manage timelines, compliance requirements, and technical integrations.

Role and responsibilities

• Serve as the primary client point of contact for electronic trading onboarding projects.
• Coordinate with internal teams to gather requirements, propose solutions, and implement electronic trading platforms.
• Analyze client needs (markets, trading style, connectivity) and prepare tailored project plans.
• Oversee documentation, approvals, and exchange membership processes.
• Conduct UAT with clients and ensure smooth handover to account management teams.
• Identify and address compliance considerations, including Dodd-Frank regulations.
• Ensure timely delivery, client satisfaction, and smooth transition to ongoing operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in brokerage or financial services, preferably supporting online/electronic transactions.
• Strong knowledge of exchange connectivity (e.g., MPIDs, mnemonics, FIX) and derivatives trading.
• Proven project management expertise, with ability to lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint; MS Project a plus.
• Familiarity with trading platforms such as TT, Fidessa, CQG (or similar).
• Experience in application support, troubleshooting, software testing, and user training.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to manage client expectations effectively.

At Talan, we invest in our employees' well‑being and empower them with benefits, including:

• 💵 A salary range of US$70,000 - US$95,000 for this role is. We can also work on C2C.
• 💸401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• 🌴15 days of paid vacation per year at hire and up to 27 according to seniority (annual untaken vacation days are cashed out)
• 📴8 paid holidays + 5 sick days + 2 personal days per year
• ❤️🩹Company health, dental, and vision insurance plans + FSA
• 🦺Voluntary STD and LTD

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.