Trading Operations Analyst

PEAK6; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits (medical, dental,

Competitive PTO

401k match

Parental leave

HSA contribution match

Calm app subscription

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Bruce Markets LLC is seeking a Trading Operations Analyst to support the Bruce ATS during overnight sessions. You will monitor trading systems, perform health checks, and resolve client inquiries while ensuring day-to-day operational integrity.

The role requires 3+ years in electronic trading, knowledge of FIX protocol and order routing, and a Series 7 license (or completion within 45 days). Remote work available for candidates in Chicago or New York with overnight hours.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in electronic trading or trade support
• Knowledge of market microstructure, order routing, execution and FIX
• Series 7 license required or ability to obtain quickly

Responsibilities

• Provide trade support and monitor Bruce ATS trading session
• Perform system startup health checks for smooth operations
• Address client inquiries and resolve trade-related issues promptly
• Deliver session trends and insights to daytime team
• Conduct end-of-session activities, system reviews and reconciliation
• Maintain knowledge of trading systems, order routing, execution and FIX in operations
• Ensure regulatory and operational compliance, including Series 7 responsibilities
• Work overnight from 7:00pm to 4:00am EST

Skills

Trading systems

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Overnight shift

Education

Series 7 license or eligibility (within 45 days)

Tools

FIX protocol

Order routing

Trading platforms

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Founded in 2024, Bruce Markets was designed to provide seamless digital investor experiences and bring greater reliability to extended-hours trading. No more small players trying to piece together solutions — industry veterans with deep trading and technology experience have arrived. Bruce Markets is a FINRA and SEC registered broker dealer that operates the Bruce ATS, an overnight electronic trading marketplace for U.S. equities and ETFs, powered by Nasdaq.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

As an Trading Operations Analyst you will make an impact on the overnight trading operations team by supporting the Bruce ATS. In this role, you’ll provide trade support and monitor trading systems throughout the Bruce ATS trading session. You’ll perform system startup health checks, resolve questions and or concerns with clients, and perform end of trading session activity and system reviews. This is a remote role for candidates in Chicago, or New York.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide trade support and actively monitor trading systems throughout the Bruce ATS trading session.
• Perform system startup health checks to ensure smooth trading operations.
• Address and resolve client inquiries, concerns, and trade-related issues in a timely manner.
• Deliver session trends and relevant insights to Bruce’s daytime team.
• Conduct end-of-session activities, including system reviews and trade reconciliation.
• Maintain strong knowledge of trading systems, order routing, execution, and FIX protocol to support efficient operations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and operational standards, including responsibilities as a Series 7-licensed representative.
• Work independently or with a small team from 7:00pm - 4:00am EST

YOUR EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years of electronic trading and/or trade support experience with strong knowledge of trading systems
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to understand, analyze and creatively solve problems
• Knowledge of market microstructure, order routing, execution, and FIX protocol
• A Series 7 license is required (or able to obtain SIE & Series 7 in the first 45 days in the role)
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication, problem‑solving, and teamwork abilities, along with a willingness to learn and adapt to new financial products and market conditions
• Ability to work overnight hours with a flexible schedule

OUR REWARDS

• healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP)
• competitive PTO
• 401k match
• parental leave
• HSA contribution match
• paid subscription to the Calm app
• generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits

Bruce Markets LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics.

Bruce Markets LLC is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates, including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please contact our HR department at [e-mail]. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.

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