Trading Operations Specialist

Vatic Labs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Trading Operations Specialist to join their dynamic team in New York. This role is crucial for overseeing real-time trading operations, managing risks, and ensuring compliance in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electronic trading, particularly in cash equities, futures, and swaps. With responsibilities ranging from monitoring trading strategies to collaborating with various teams, this position offers a unique opportunity to impact the firm's success. Enjoy a fun and engaging workplace culture while contributing to a leading trading operation.

Benefits

Unlimited Office Snacks

Free Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Gym Membership

Fun Team Outings

Ping Pong and Poker Games

Full Health Insurance Coverage

Qualifications

• 2-5 years in execution trading roles, especially in HFT or electronic trading.
• Strong understanding of algorithmic trading and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor trading strategies during European market hours.
• Assess firm's risk and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Communicate trading observations with portfolio management.

Skills

Electronic Trading Experience

Analytical Skills

Python

SQL

Unix/Linux

Algorithmic Trading Knowledge

Attention to Detail

Autonomous Work Style

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Related Field

Tools

Algorithmic Trading Platform

OMS/EMS

Job description

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Given the scope of this role, we require prior electronic trading experience. Candidates with less than 2 years of HFT OR electronic trading experience will not be considered.

Vatic is seeking a trader to join its Trading Operations team based in New York. The Trading Operations team at Vatic is responsible for the oversight and management of real-time trading. This includes assessing the firm's risk in a dynamic market, working with counter parties to resolve issues, and improving operational processes on the desk.

The ideal candidate has trading experience with exposure to cash equities, futures, and swaps. As this role is key to the success of the business and must handle high-pressure situations, the candidate must be reliable, composed, curious, autonomous, and honest.

The candidate will gain exposure to everyone in the organization in a wide variety of responsibilities. They will interface with the portfolio management team regarding strategy and trading observations, the tech team on process improvements, compliance regarding constant adherence to regulations, and more.

Responsibilities include:

• Monitor trading of quantitative long/short trading strategies during European market hours
• Constantly assess firm's risk by monitoring a large number of dynamic metrics across different platforms
• Work with brokers, middle office, and third parties regarding trade reconciliations, corporate actions, stock loan
• Work with legal and compliance to ensure constant understanding and adherence to all regulations in a highly regulated industry
• Communicate observations around trading behavior and market activity with research and portfolio management team
• Triage, investigate and remediate any operational or technical interruptions to trading activity
• Compute and execute trades to hedge the firm's exposure during abnormal trading conditions
• Propose and build/improve tools to support and automate the firm's trading platform
• Flexibility for a rotating shift as trading activity and coverage requires
  
  

If you possess the following, we would love to explore what is available for you on our team:

• 2-5 years of experience in a relevant execution trading role
• Understanding of an algorithmic trading platform, OMS/EMS
• Able to handle a number of tasks in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working autonomously
• Comfortable with Python, SQL, Unix/Linux, cloud technologies
  
  

While we are serious about our work at Vatic, we also promote a fun environment! You can expect:

• Ping pong and poker games
• Fun Team Outings
• Unlimited office snacks
• Free breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Gym Membership
• Full health insurance coverage for employees and dependents
  
  

The base salary range for this role is between $115,000 and $225,000. The base salary range does not include any other form of compensation, such as any bonus amounts, or any benefits. Factors that may impact the agreed upon base salary within the range for a particular candidate include years of experience, level of education obtained, skill set, and other factors.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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