Operations Analyst

Maven Securities; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tech-focused culture

Casual dress code

Free food

Social events

Long-term career

Job summary

Maven Securities is seeking an Operations professional to join its US team. You will receive hands-on training and become the primary contact for operational activities supporting US trading desks, handling trades, lifecycle events, and data integrity across trade, position, and cash management.

You will work with the global operations group, leverage automation and analytics, collaborate cross-functionally, and help optimize processes.

Qualifications

• BA in business/accounting/finance or related discipline.
• 2-5 years operational experience gained at a market making or proprietary trading firm.
• Ability to respond in an accurate manner to queries from front office and other Business Support Teams.
• Experience working in a high‑pressure & high‑volume environment with ability to deliver results in time sensitive situations.
• Knowledge of equity and listed derivative instruments including lifecycle events such as corporate actions and exercise / assignments, respectively.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Knowledge of VBA/Python/SQL is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Monitor US trading activity and respond to trader inquiries including booking trades, position organisation and drop copy/FIX messaging monitoring.
• Daily monitoring and resolution of trade breaks and fails with prime brokers, clearers, and counterparties.
• Daily monitoring and processing of trade lifecycle and corporate action activity in line with trading desk decisions and prime broker elections.
• Reconciliation of all trade & cash activity, PnL, positions, and cash balances across all relevant portfolios and accounts.
• Work closely with line manager, managing duties and tasks set in a proactive organised manner.
• Monitor group email inbox in relation to resolving breaks, settlement activity, fails, buy-ins etc as necessary.
• Assist London & Hong Kong Operations teams as needed during US hours.
• Perform BAU duties to a high standard and provide assistance in team projects.

Skills

Operational experience

Financial markets knowledge

Ability to work under pressure

Strong communication

Education

BA in business/accounting/finance

Tools

Excel

VBA

Python

SQL

Job description

Maven is a market-leading proprietary trading firm deploying its own capital across discretionary, systematic, and market-making strategies. Backed by deep expertise in trading, technology, and research, we are relentlessly focused on improving liquidity across global listed derivatives. Through advanced execution and pricing technologies, we improve how financial markets operate.

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically adept individual to join our expanding operations team in the United States. Beginning with hands‑on, in‑depth training provided by the global operations team, you will quickly assume a key role as the primary contact for all operational activities supporting the rapidly growing US trading desks. Covering an ever‑expanding product base, you’ll play a critical role in building and optimizing robust operational processes, ensuring data integrity across all trade, position, and cash management activities.

Maven’s Operations team thrives on proactive collaboration, strong financial and technical expertise, and the innovative use of technology. You will be empowered to leverage automation, advanced data analytics, and the latest operational tools to enhance efficiency, drive process improvements, and support business growth. Working cross‑functionally, you will build trusted relationships across the business, positioning yourself as a subject matter expert across multiple disciplines.

ROLE SPECIFICATIONS

• Monitoring of US trading activity and responding to trader inquiries including booking trades, position organisation and drop copy/FIX messaging monitoring
• Daily monitoring and resolution of trade breaks and fails with prime brokers, clearers, and counterparties
• Daily monitoring and processing of trade lifecycle and corporate action activity in line with trading desk decisions and prime broker elections
• Reconciliation of all trade & cash activity, PnL, positions, and cash balances across all relevant portfolios and accounts
• Work closely with line manager, managing duties and tasks set in a proactive organised manner
• Monitor group email inbox in relation to resolving breaks, settlement activity, fails, buy‑ins etc as necessary
• Assist London & Hong Kong Operations teams as needed during US hours
• Perform BAU duties to a high standard and provide assistance in team projects

CANDIDATE SPECIFICATIONS

• BA in business/accounting/finance or related discipline
• 2-5 years operational experience gained at a market making or proprietary trading firm
• Ability to respond in an accurate manner to queries from front office and other Business Support Teams
• Experience working in a high‑pressure & high‑volume environment with ability to deliver results in time sensitive situations
• Knowledge of equity and listed derivative instruments including lifecycle events such as corporate actions and exercise / assignments, respectively
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Knowledge of VBA/Python/SQL is advantageous

WHAT WE OFFER:

• A great environment whereby technology is key to our success.
• The upside of start‑up without the associated risks.
• Friendly, informal and highly rewarding culture.
• Informal dress code.
• Great offices with free food and plenty of social events.
• Fast growing global firm with significant opportunity to build a long term career.
• Annual base compensation $85,000 - $110,000 USD plus eligibility for a discretionary bonus