Full-Time
Middle Office Operations Specialist
Interest Rates
Posted on 5/1/2024
Diversified trading firm with real estate investments
Mid
Chicago, IL, USA
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, applied mathematics, physics, engineering, or computer science
- 1-3 years of experience in fixed income securities or IR derivatives middle office, operations, or settlements
- Knowledge of financial markets, fixed income products & derivatives
- Basic understanding of interest rate risk and familiarity with yield curves
- Experience with MarkitWire/streetwide affirmation platforms
- SQL/Python/Power Query experience preferred
- Proficiency in Excel and SQL database integration
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proven track record of process improvement
- Perform daily trade support and process improvement in fixed income & global macro trading businesses
- Ensure accurate trade capture, position management & inventory continuity
- Perform front to back reconciliation of life cycle events for rates trading business
- Reconciliation of basic Risk and P&L
- Provide back-up operational support for other products
- Support project management between trading and internal teams
- Act as a liaison between trading teams and counterparties
- Monitor trade flow from electronic trading platforms
- Act as process owner for current functionality and technology enhancements
DRW is a diversified trading firm providing liquidity across various asset classes, including crypto asset trading and real estate investments, with a focus on carbon neutrality and global challenges. The company leverages sophisticated technologies, research, and risk management to capture trading and investment opportunities globally, including a fully integrated real estate investment arm and a dedicated team for designing, building, and operating a sophisticated network.
Company Stage
M&A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded
2001
6 month growth
↑ 4%1 year growth
↑ 14%2 year growth
↑ 46%Benefits
Daily catered breakfast & lunch
Massages
Social events
Gym subsidy
Flexible work arrangements
Monthly tastings
Game room
On-site yoga classes and meditation
Employee led affinity groups
Mentor/mentee outings
Trivia nights
Educational opportunities
DRW-sponsored sports teams
Poker tournament
Private mother's suite