Trading Operations Analyst - Settlement & Automation

Virtu Careers; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtu Financial in Austin, TX is seeking an Analyst to manage clearance, settlement, and reconciliation of trades and positions. You will work closely with traders, finance, compliance, brokers, custodians, and clients to ensure timely settlements and accurate records.

Ideal candidates have 1-3 years experience, a quantitative degree, and strong SQL/Python skills. No finance background is required; a collaborative, process-improvement mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years professional working experience (graduates will be considered).
• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field preferred (Business, Finance, Economics, and Engineering backgrounds preferred).
• Strong experience with SQL and Python.
• Outstanding quantitative problem-solving skills.
• The ability to communicate information precisely and with agility to internal and external parties.
• A team player with a good attitude and flexibility in time commitment.
• Highly motivated and tenacious with initiative and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Manage clearance, settlement, and reconciliation of all trades and positions.
• Collaborate with traders, finance, compliance, brokers, custodians, and clients to ensure timely settlement and accuracy.
• Work with software engineers to automate and strengthen operational workflows.
• Maintain focus on reducing risk and improving processes in trading operations.

Skills

SQL

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Job description

Virtu Financial in Austin, TX is seeking an Analyst to manage clearance, settlement, and reconciliation of trades and positions. You will work closely with traders, finance, compliance, brokers, custodians, and clients to ensure timely settlements and accurate records.

Ideal candidates have 1-3 years experience, a quantitative degree, and strong SQL/Python skills. No finance background is required; a collaborative, process-improvement mindset is essential.