Trade Desk Analyst

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Locations

Chicago, IL, USA

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

SQL

Python

Communications

Requirements

Advanced understanding of matching and settling trades: Domestic/International Equities, ETF's, Futures, and Options
Familiarity with a computer programming language, preferably SQL and/or Python
Attention to detail and excellent follow-through skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to quickly learn and research new tools, procedures and structures
Capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously
Self-starter with a strong desire to make processes more efficient
Problem solver with superior analytical and reconciliation skills
Proven trustworthiness and performance under the highest ethical standards

Responsibilities

Work in a fast-paced technology-based trading environment with daily interaction across multiple business units, including the front office, IT and accounting
Ownership of the daily/intraday trade, position, and PnL reconciliation
Build and maintain strong relationships with the exchanges, regulators, clearing firms and counterparties
Create and maintain policies, business procedures, and practices to help ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Perform ad hoc project work as needed

Old Mission is a global proprietary trading firm that leverages state-of-the-art technology and research to identify and execute profitable trading strategies across multiple asset classes around the world. Our offices in Chicago, New York, London, and Singapore are all composed of naturally-curious individuals who thrive in a team environment and constantly strive for improvement.

Old Mission does not seek capital from outside investors, allowing us the flexibility to aggressively invest in our team members and keep them engaged in the firm’s growth.

About The Role

Old Mission Capital, a global quantitative trading firm, is recruiting a Trade Desk Analyst to join our Chicago office. The Trade Desk Analyst will be embedded on our trading desk and will report directly to the Senior Traders/Desk Head(s) and will be heavily involved in the operations of a young, dynamic and global proprietary trading firm.

Responsibilities:

Work in a fast-paced technology-based trading environment with daily interaction across multiple business units, including the front office, IT and accounting.
Ownership of the daily/intraday trade, position, and PnL reconciliation.
Build and maintain strong relationships with the exchanges, regulators, clearing firms and counterparties.
Create and maintain policies, business procedures, and practices to help ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Perform ad hoc project work as needed.

Required Skills:

Advanced understanding of matching and settling trades: Domestic/International Equities, ETF’s, Futures, and Options
Familiarity with a computer programming language, preferably SQL and/or Python
Attention to detail and excellent follow-through skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to quickly learn and research new tools, procedures and structures
Capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously
Self-starter with a strong desire to make processes more efficient
Problem solver with superior analytical and reconciliation skills
Proven trustworthiness and performance under the highest ethical standards.

Old Mission is not accepting unsolicited resumes from any staffing/search firms. All resumes submitted by staffing/search firms to any employee at Old Mission via-email, the Internet or directly without a valid signed search agreement will be deemed the sole property of Old Mission, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Old Mission.

51-200 employees

Website

Global quantitative market-making platform

Company Overview

Old Mission's market making platform enables them to work with the world’s largest brokers, clearing firms, and institutional investors as a trusted partner, assisting them in transferring risk in a wide range of securities, often at prices that are much tighter than the competition. Old Mission values thousands of financial instruments globally, and have traded trillions of dollars of securities using proprietary systems and models, both on and off exchange.

Benefits

Competitive Salary
Discretionary bonus
Top tier Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance paid for by the firm
401(k) with employer match
Full stocked kitchen, free breakfast and lunch everyday on-site
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible Spending Plan
Commuter Benefit Program

Company Core Values

Ownership
Collaboration