Operations Analyst — Trade Desk Ops & Automation

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 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.