Trade Support Engineer (Chicago)

DV Trading LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus eligibility

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Flexible vacation policy

Job summary

DV Trading LLC in Chicago is looking for a Trade Support Specialist to optimize and support trading operations. You will manage trading platforms, monitor Linux environments, and drive strategic projects with traders. The ideal candidate has experience in trade support, strong Linux knowledge, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. A flexible vacation policy and an annual compensation range of $150,000 - $200,000 base salary plus discretionary bonuses are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in a trade support role is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of Linux operating system is necessary.
• Intermediate Bash and core Python abilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage trading platforms across multiple markets.
• Support Linux environments for trading operations.
• Collaborate with technical and non-technical teams on business initiatives.

Skills

Linux operating system

TCP/IP

Bash scripting

Python

Problem-solving

Job description

About Us

Founded 20 years ago and headquartered in Chicago, the DV Group of financial services firms has grown to more than 600 people operating throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Since spinning out of a large brokerage firm in 2016, DV Trading has rapidly scaled as an independent proprietary trading firm utilizing its own capital, trading strategies, and risk management methodologies to provide liquidity to worldwide financial markets and hedging opportunities to commodity producers and users. Now, DV group affiliates include two broker dealers, a cryptocurrency market making firm, and a bourgeoning investment adviser.

Overview

In this role, you will work directly with our Development, Trading, and IT organizations to ensure that trading operations are optimized and healthy. You will work on continuously improving our ability to identify and resolve issues related to trading as well as provide world‑class support to traders. You will also help drive strategic projects across the firm, with a focus on improving our trading operations and the technology that supports our traders.

Job Responsibilities

• Monitoring and managing trading platforms across multiple markets
• Monitoring and supporting Linux environments
• Working in the trading industry with focus on supporting traders and trading infrastructure
• Collaborating with technical and non‑technical people to help drive business initiatives
• Identifying and solving problems that most cannot
• Working with trade teams assisting with on‑boarding new opportunities
• With automation and process improvement

Requirements

• Experience in a trade support role
• Strong knowledge of Linux operating system
• Knowledge of TCP/IP and Multicast
• Intermediate Bash and core Python ability. Prior large Python projects preferred but not required
• Able to trace order event streams using logs and packet captures
• Ability to operate in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care Options
• Employer Paid Group Term Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary LTD, Life & AD&D insurance
• Flexible Vacation policy
• Retirement plan with employer match

Compensation

Annual compensation range $150,000 - $200,000 base + discretionary bonus opportunity

Base Salary Range $150,000—$200,000 USD

Equal Opportunity Statement

DV is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.