Operations Analyst

Operations Analyst Job Description

How You Can Make an Impact

Geneva Trading is seeking an Operations Analyst to join our Operations team in our Chicago office. As a key member of the Operations team, you will work closely with our traders and be an integral part of improving our workflow through automation. The ideal candidate has a strong academic background and excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.

What You'll Do

• Perform daily trading reconciliations and other post-trade activities, including investigating and identifying the root cause of trade breaks.
• Manage monthly invoice reconciliation with exchanges, clearing firms, and other counterparties.
• Develop a strong understanding of our proprietary systems to proactively identify and resolve issues.
• Liase between clearing firms and traders. Overseeing the execution of position, trade, and cash transfers.
• Model, analyze, and optimize existing and new tools.
• Leverage AI tools to enhance automation, streamline workflows, and improve data processing efficiency.
• Assist in the development and implementation of analytical models to provide insight into the firm’s various trading activities.
• Work directly with traders and senior management on escalated operational issues.
• Partner with our accounting department to ensure that they receive detailed reconciliation reports.
• Manage external vendor relationships.
• Manage ad hoc projects and requests on a day-to-day basis.

 What You'll Need

• BS degree in a STEM-related field of study with a solid academic record required.
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Proven ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in high-pressure situations to meet demanding deadlines.
• 2+ years’ experience - financial services experience is required.
• Experience utilizing modern AI tools, Large Language Models (LLMs), or basic Python-based data libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy) to build automated workflows or analyze large datasets is highly desirable.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.
• Experience with SQL/SQL Server is strongly desired.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and entrepreneurial environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot, research, and resolve complex issues.
• Solid understanding of traditional financial markets.

Benefits and Compensation:

Base Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000 + Eligible for performance based bonus

The final salary determination will be dependent on the successful candidate's skills, experience, education, and qualifications. Beyond the base salary, our full-time employees receive a competitive total rewards package, including a comprehensive benefits program. Learn more about our employee incentives here: https://www.genevatrading.com/employee-incentives/

Application expected to close: 12/23/2026