Technical Business Analyst Co-op

Overview

The Susquehanna Co-op Program gives you an opportunity to apply what you learn in class to real world business scenarios. As a Technical Business Analyst Co-op, you are working right in the heart of Susquehanna’s business, working with a variety of departments across the globe. In this role, you may find yourself acting as the bridge between our operations teams and our development and technical teams, translating business requests into tools, systems, and/or reports that directly impact business operations. In addition, you could also be directly involved with the production and maintenance of daily, monthly, and annual reports used by the Managing Directors in various decision making processes for the firm. In this role, you will have the opportunity to truly get to know our business and understand that data and technology behind the work we do, all the while interacting with key members of our trading, operations, technology, and management teams.

In this role, you will:

• Working between our Bala HQ and offices in Dublin and Sydney to support the development and implementation of universal calculations tools that are agnostic to location and securities type
• Analyze business processes and workflows, noting areas where processes and controls can be improved or implemented to reduce/mitigate risk
• Tests effectiveness of controls
• Supporting the build-out of an internal system of books and records that incorporates counter-party data from varying trading systems and normalizes it for easier consumption
• Managing an initiative to put in place reconciliation tools that facilitate data comparison and trade reporting
• Ad-hoc projects as required

What we’re looking for

• Hands-on experience building solutions in relational databases such as Oracle, MySQL and/or MariaDB
• Proficiency in one or more object-oriented programming languages -- most used languages include Python and VBA
• Experience with HTML
• Knowledge of SDLC models is a plus
• Interest in the financial markets and building their functional and technical knowledge to support the needs of the business
• Experience within a Trading Operations, Business Analyst, or related role is a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills critical, with excellent time management/ prioritization abilities
• Exceptional communication skills (oral and written); ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization and external vendors
• Detail oriented; ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
• Must be a self-starter, a quick learner, and resourceful in solving problems
• Visa sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position now or in the future

What’s in it for you

• Our non-hierarchical culture allows employees of every level to thrive and make impact. We are not your typical trading firm – the environment is casual, collaborative and we focus on continuous development.

• Relaxed dress code (jeans and sneakers are the norm and team jerseys every Friday)

• Co-op classes designed to teach about Susquehanna’s business and encourage professional development

• Fully stocked kitchens for breakfast, lunch, snacks, and beverages

• A forty thousand square-foot state of the art fitness facility with brand-new equipment, multi-purpose courts, group exercise classes, and locker room spaces

• Discounts for dining, entertainment, shopping, travel, and attractions

• Social events such as a poker tournament, holiday party, company outings, and more

• On-site Wellness Center

• On-site services such as a mailroom, barber, dry cleaning, and car maintenance

• Opportunities to give back to the community through Susquehanna sponsored events and donation drives

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