Trading Desk Operations, Senior Associate to Director level - Quant Trading Team
We are seeking a seasoned professional to join our Trading Team in the role of Senior Associate/ Director in Trading Desk Operations. In this position, you will focus on the operational aspects of the trading desk, providing support for trading and funding operations while improving processes to facilitate the growth of our Trading business. Your role will involve gaining a comprehensive understanding of the trade life cycle for the specific trading desk you will be supporting.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver comprehensive end-to-end trade support for designated trading desks, including trade bookings, verifications, reconciliations, and P&L attributions
- Address operational bottlenecks, delays, and issues encountered across the trade life cycle
- Utilize coding and AI tools to develop and enhance booking and reconciliation procedures
- Monitor risk positions in real-time, escalate issues against internal thresholds, and create new monitoring tools
- Craft standardized templates and playbooks for onboarding new products to streamline time-to-market
- Establish new accounts and trading books, ensuring data integrity and mapping
- Execute funding operations and settlement checks, resolving fund transfer issues and collaborating with Treasury or external brokers
- Monitor funding utilization, ROI, and manage internal capital distribution records
- Aid in analyzing trading performance, P&L, and risk attribution
- Provide quick responses to ad hoc/urgent requests from trading desks related to trade bookings or funding
- Collaborate with developers on projects to enhance system infrastructure and controls
- Identify manual processes throughout the trade lifecycle and develop automated solutions to reduce operational risk and processing time
Requirements:
- Hold a degree in Finance/Accounting or a Quantitative discipline
- Possess 5+ years of experience working on a Trading floor as a Trading Assistant, Trade Support, or in related roles such as Middle Office or Product Control in financial services or crypto trading firms
- Have knowledge of AI tools and Python, with a willingness to expand technical skills
- Exhibit strong problem-solving abilities, meticulous attention to detail, and high accuracy
- Demonstrate a positive, proactive attitude, critical thinking skills, and a drive for continuous improvement
- A results-oriented individual who can think creatively, work well under pressure, and approach challenges innovatively
- Display enthusiasm for working in a dynamic environment, with a passion for cryptocurrency and blockchain technology
We may leverage artificial intelligence tools to assess your Resume/CV against the job requirements. These tools aid the recruitment team in evaluating applications effectively but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions rest with human evaluators who consider insights generated by the tools in conjunction with other relevant information. For detailed information on personal data processing, feel free to reach out to us.

