Operations Analyst

Thequantax; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Professional development

Job summary

Quanta Exchange is seeking an analyst to join the operations team in Chicago. The role supports market operations, regulatory compliance, project management, and product development with emphasis on accuracy and communication.

You will analyze market data, assist in compliance and project coordination, and help identify automation opportunities in product development. A bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in financial services are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Finance, math, or statistics related degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3+ years of related work experience in financial services. Experience in derivatives trading or at an exchange or FCM a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support of exchange operations tasks, including trading and settlement processes.
• Complete daily market data and analysis reports.
• Maintain client files and client database.
• Manage various operations projects.
• Provide excellent customer service to current and prospective customers.
• Ensure adherence to regulations, including the CFTC; assist with compliance investigations.
• Project manage key initiatives and assemble status updates for senior management.
• Execute market research and assist data aggregation, identifying automation opportunities.

Skills

Derivative markets

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Excel

Data management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Math, or Statistics

Tools

Python

SQL

Job description

Quanta Exchange is looking for an analyst to act as a central part of the Quanta Exchange operations team, assisting in daily market operations, compliance with regulatory requirements, project management, and product development. An analyst for Quanta should have excellent communication, analysis, technology and administrative skills. This is an in-office position in Chicago, IL.

Responsibilities

Market Operations

• Provide day-to-day support of exchange operations tasks, including trading and settlement processes
• Complete daily market data and analysis reports
• Maintain client files and client database
• Manage various operations projects
• Provide excellent customer service to current and prospective customers

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure adherence to all applicable regulations, including those set forth by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
• Assist Operations Manager with any compliance investigations or regulatory requests

Project Management

• Project manage key initiatives, coordinating and liaising across the firm
• Assist the Project Management lead in overseeing project management across the firm
• Assemble status updates to be provided to senior management

Product Development / Research

• Execute market research on new and existing product offerings
• Assist in data aggregation and analysis, including identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency solutions

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required; Finance, math, or statistics related degree preferred
• Minimum of 3+ years of related work experience in financial services. Experience in derivatives trading or at an exchange or FCM a plus.

Skills and Competencies

• Interest in derivative markets is a must
• Process improvement mindset, supporting best in class processes
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work with a high degree of accuracy
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Ability to proactively identify what needs to be accomplished and take action
• Ability to work both independently and in a team
• Excellent computer skills including a high proficiency in the use of spreadsheet and database software
• Advanced Excel and data management skills

Preferred Attributes

• Experience with Python & SQL preferred

Quanta Exchange offers a competitive salary package and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

• Salary of $70,000-$90,000 per year depending on experience + equity opportunity

Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Salary Range

$70,000 - $90,000

Department

Operations

Location

Chicago

Quanta Exchange is an equal opportunity employer. Quanta Exchange is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.