Trading Desk Operations, Senior Associate to Director level - Quant Trading Team
We are seeking a seasoned professional to join our Trading Team as a Senior Associate/ Director in Trading Desk Operations. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the operational aspects of the trading desk, offering support for trading and funding operations, and optimizing processes to facilitate the expansion of our Trading business. Your duties will involve gaining a comprehensive understanding of the trade life cycle specific to the trading desk under your purview.
Responsibilities:
Provide comprehensive end-to-end trade support for designated trading desks, including trade bookings, verifications, reconciliations, and P&L attributions.
Identify and resolve operational bottlenecks, delays, and issues encountered throughout the trade life cycle.
Implement coding and AI tools to improve and advance booking and reconciliation procedures.
Monitor risk positions against internal thresholds in real-time, develop new monitoring tools, and address any risk issues promptly.
Develop standardized templates and playbooks for streamlined onboarding of new products, thereby reducing time-to-market.
Establish new accounts and trading books, ensuring data integrity and accurate data mapping.
Handle funding operations, perform settlement checks, investigate and resolve fund transfer discrepancies, and collaborate with internal Treasury or external brokers.
Monitor funding utilization, assess ROI, and manage internal capital distribution records.
Support the analysis of trading performance, P&L, and risk attribution.
Ensure timely response to adhoc/urgent requests from trading desks related to trade bookings or funding requests.
Engage with developers on projects aimed at enhancing system infrastructure and controls.
Identify repetitive manual processes across the trade lifecycle and implement automated solutions (such as scripts, macros, RPA) to minimize operational risk and processing time.
Requirements:
Hold a degree in Finance/Accounting, or a related Quantitative discipline.
Possess over 5 years of experience working on the Trading floor, in roles such as Trading Assistant, Trade Support, or relevant functions like Middle Office, Product Control in financial services or crypto trading firms.
Have familiarity with AI tools and Python, with a willingness to expand technical skills.
Exhibit excellent problem-solving abilities, meticulous attention to detail, and a high level of accuracy.
Demonstrate a proactive and positive approach, be a critical thinker committed to continuous improvement.
Be results-oriented, think innovatively, and excel under pressure.
Exhibit enthusiasm for working in a dynamic environment, and show passion for cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.
