Trading Operations Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly, collaborative culture

Great offices with modern technology

Job summary

Maven Securities seeks a technically adept Operations professional to support US trading desks. You’ll begin with hands-on training and quickly become the primary contact for operational activities across trade, PnL, and cash management.

The role emphasizes automation, data analytics, and robust process improvement. You’ll monitor trading activity, resolve breaks with prime brokers, and reconcile activity across portfolios, working with the London and Hong Kong teams as needed during US hours.

Qualifications

• BA in business/accounting/finance or related discipline.
• 2-5 years operational experience at a market making or proprietary trading firm.
• Ability to respond to queries from front office and other Business Support Teams.
• Experience in a high-pressure, high-volume environment with timely results.
• Knowledge of equity and listed derivative instruments including corporate actions and exercise/assignments.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Knowledge of VBA/Python/SQL is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Operational experience

Advanced Excel

VBA

Python

SQL

Education

BA in business/finance

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