Trading Operations Analyst

PDT Partners; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial technology company is seeking a Trading Operations Analyst to join its fast-paced quantitative trading business. This hybrid role requires one day a week in the office in New York City and involves monitoring trading operations, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with team members. Ideal candidates should have 3-10 years of experience, a passion for financial markets, and skills in Python, SQL, and analytical problem-solving. The salary for this position ranges from $125,000 to $225,000, depending on experience and skills.

Qualifications

• 3-10 years of relevant professional experience.
• Exposure to financial markets and asset classes.
• Experience in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.

Responsibilities

• Monitor trading and portfolios for adherence to risk limits.
• Triage outages and order problems.
• Provide market and trading analysis.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Python

Flask

Java

C#

SQL

UNIX/Linux

Networking

Cloud technologies

Scheduling/orchestration

Job description

Trading Operations Analyst – Join PDT Partners to help sustain our fast‑moving quantitative trading business. The Technical & Trading Operations team drives our global real‑time algorithmic trading from New York City, covering Asian markets (5:30 pm – 2:30 am ET). This hybrid role requires one day per week in the NYC office.

You will work collaboratively with technologists, risk managers, and portfolio managers to oversee both our trading and technology. Your focus will be on responding to alerts and other signs of irregular activity, guiding systems through pre‑market activities, real‑time trade execution, and post‑session processing. You will also relentlessly drive continual improvement in processes and tools, building automation to enhance PDT’s operational capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor trading and portfolios to ensure adherence to risk and trading limits.
• Monitor and guide the successful execution of algorithmic trading, rolls, and hedging.
• Triage outages and order problems – work with internal and external groups if necessary.
• Provide market and trading analysis; proactively investigate new opportunities and provide recommendations.
• Prepare for and respond to market events, corporate actions, and regulatory changes.
• Help manage the deployment of new strategies and models.
• Help design and develop internal tools, dashboards, and automation.
• Support post‑trade activities to aid effective clearing and accurate record‑keeping.

Relevant Skills & Experience

• 3‑10 years of relevant professional experience.
• Exposure to or passionate interest in financial markets, asset classes, market structure, industry news, and related systems.
• Exceptional troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills, especially in fast‑paced, high‑pressure environments.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Desirable technical proficiencies: Python, Flask, Java, C#, SQL, UNIX/Linux, networking, cloud technologies, scheduling/orchestration, etc.

The salary range for this role is between $125,000 and $225,000. This range is not inclusive of any potential bonus amounts. Factors that may impact the agreed salary within the range include years of experience, level of education, skill set, and other external factors.

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Seniority Level

• Associate

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Legal
• Investment Management (Industry)

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