Trading Operations Specialist

Nicoll Curtin; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment manager in New York seeks a Technical Operations Specialist to enhance trading systems and troubleshoot real-time issues. The ideal candidate thrives in high-performance environments, has strong UNIX/Linux skills, and proficiency in shell scripting and Python. This full-time position offers market-leading compensation and requires collaboration with developers and traders.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in a UNIX/Linux environment.
• Proficiency in UNIX shell scripting and Python.
• Solid debugging skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot real-time production issues on trading platforms.
• Develop reports and tools for traders.
• Deploy new trading strategies and system features.

Skills

UNIX/Linux experience

UNIX shell scripting

Python proficiency

Debugging skills

Problem-solving under pressure

Job description

Base pay range

$200,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr

Leading Investment Manager

New York

My client, who are one of the top performing and well-respected Investment Managers in the world, are looking for a Technical Operations Specialist to play a key role in supporting proprietary trading systems and infrastructure that powers systematic and fundamental strategies across global markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Troubleshooting and resolving real-time production issues on critical trading platforms.
• Developing front-office reports and tools that directly support traders and quants.
• Deploying new trading strategies and system features.
• Collaborating with developers, traders, and quants on new initiatives.
• Enhancing software infrastructure and coordinating system upgrades.

What You\'ll Need:

• Strong experience in a UNIX/Linux environment.
• Proficiency in UNIX shell scripting and Python.
• Solid debugging skills, attention to detail, and ability to solve problems under pressure.
• Prior experience in Tech Ops, DevOps, or Site Reliability Engineering (finance experience a plus).

If you thrive in high-performance environments, work alongside the very best-in-class and get market-leading compensation for doing so - we’d love to hear from you!

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology