Trade Operations Analyst

Belvedere Trading - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Chicago, IL

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

About the position

The Trade Operations Analyst role at Belvedere Trading involves supporting traders through middle-office tasks, including position reconciliation, trade confirmation, and reporting. This position offers exposure to proprietary software and trading operations, with opportunities for professional growth in accounting, technology, and operations. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, engage with management, and contribute to process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside experienced traders and managing partners to gain knowledge of proprietary systems.
• Use scripts and queries to research and analyze reconciliation issues.
• Identify and implement technology and process improvement opportunities.
• Assist with position management, trade checks, and order execution.
• Ensure that all trades have been reconciled appropriately.
• Review and reconcile invoices from brokers to ensure accuracy.
• Continuously communicate and coordinate with technology teams.
• Brainstorm and produce or assist in the production of automation tools to increase firm efficiency and accuracy.
• Lead projects that improve trading operations management.
• Learn trading concepts and options theory through Belvedere's education program.

Requirements

• Demonstrated strong quantitative and communication skills.
• Ability to automate and improve processes using technical tools such as Python, VBA, scripting, VB.net, and SQL.
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
• Ability to multi-task during the trading day.
• Team player who can take direction from different teammates.
• Self-motivated and quick learner who adapts to evolving technologies.
• Bachelor's Degree required.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous exposure to the financial industry.