Trading Operations Analyst – Real-Time & Automation

Akuna Capital; Illinois; On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Akuna Capital is seeking an Operations Analyst to own complex operational workflows, connect with exchanges and brokers, and drive improvements in a fast-paced trading environment.

You will work with trading, compliance, finance, and business development teams, manage onboarding of brokers, perform cost analyses, and deliver clear reporting.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree, 3–5 years in financial services, strong analytics, Excel/SQL/Python skills, and a proactive, independent work style.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 3–5 years of experience in clearing, trading, or other financial services.
• Ability to work independently and take full ownership without repeated instruction.
• Strong analytical skills to assess complex operational issues.
• Advanced Excel skills; SQL experience required; Python a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven track record of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• High attention to detail and accountability.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable operating in ambiguity.
• Collaborative and reliable, with strong team accountability.

Responsibilities

• Operate in a fast-paced trading environment with daily interaction across trading, compliance, finance, and business development teams.
• Own operational processes end-to-end, from investigation and analysis through execution and follow-up, with accountability for accuracy and timeliness.
• Assess, maintain, and troubleshoot exchange connections, mappings, and related operational workflows, exercising judgment when issues arise.
• Analyze, validate, and reconcile exchange and broker fee schedules, identify discrepancies, and drive resolution.
• Provide real-time operational support and research for new initiatives, exchange launches, and broker relationships.
• Serve as a primary operational point of contact with brokers, clearing firms, and exchanges.
• Lead broker onboarding and KYC processes, independently managing timelines and deliverables.
• Perform monthly market data and cost analysis, delivering clear, actionable reporting to internal stakeholders.
• Maintain and improve internal documentation to ensure processes are accurate, scalable, and well-controlled.
• Identify inefficiencies, risks, or control gaps and independently propose and implement process improvements.
• Support ad hoc projects requiring analytical thinking, ownership, and execution.

Skills

Independent ownership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Excel

SQL

Python

Job description

Akuna Capital is seeking an Operations Analyst to own complex operational workflows, connect with exchanges and brokers, and drive improvements in a fast-paced trading environment.

You will work with trading, compliance, finance, and business development teams, manage onboarding of brokers, perform cost analyses, and deliver clear reporting.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree, 3–5 years in financial services, strong analytics, Excel/SQL/Python skills, and a proactive, independent work style.