Trading Operations (Python Heavy)

CW Talent Solutions; Connecticut; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CW Talent Solutions is partnering with a leading global investment firm to hire a Trading Operations professional with a strong Python background in Connecticut. This is a high-impact opportunity to work closely with traders, quants and technology teams, ensuring smooth execution, trade integrity and operational excellence in a fast-paced trading environment.

Responsibilities include supporting day-to-day options trading across equity and index markets, monitoring the full trade lifecycle from

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics or related discipline.
• Experience in trading operations, middle office or trade support roles.
• Familiarity with options products, Greeks and lifecycle events.
• Working knowledge of Python or strong interest in Python automation.
• Detail-oriented, organised and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day options trading across equity and/or index markets.
• Monitor the full trade lifecycle from execution through settlement.
• Perform trade reconciliations, P&L checks and position verification.
• Liaise with trading, risk, technology and external counterparties.
• Assist with process improvements and automation initiatives using Python.

Skills

Detail orientation

Organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Python programming

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Economics/Mathematics

Tools

Python

Job description

CW Talent Solutions is partnering with a leading global investment firm to hire a Trading Operations professional with a strong Python background in Connecticut. This is a high-impact opportunity to work closely with traders, quants and technology teams, ensuring smooth execution, trade integrity and operational excellence in a fast-paced trading environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support day to day options trading activity across equity and/or index markets
• Monitor the full trade lifecycle from execution through settlement, resolving breaks and discrepancies
• Perform trade reconciliations, P&L checks and position verification
• Liaise with trading, risk, technology and external counterparties to ensure operational accuracy
• Assist with process improvements and automation initiatives, including Python-based tools where applicable

Preferred Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics or a related discipline
• Experience in trading operations, middle office or trade support roles
• Familiarity with options products, Greeks and lifecycle events
• Working knowledge of Python, or a strong interest in using Python for automation
• Highly detail-oriented, organised and comfortable operating in a high-pressure environment