Trade Desk Analyst
Posted on 3/22/2024
Global multi-asset market maker using proprietary systems
Company Overview
Old Mission stands out as a global, multi-asset market maker with a proven track record, having traded trillions of dollars of securities using their proprietary systems and models. Their advanced platform, developed since 2008, allows them to dynamically value a wide range of financial instruments, offering competitive pricing often tighter than their competitors. As a trusted partner to the world's largest exchanges, brokers, and institutional investors, Old Mission demonstrates industry leadership and a strong, collaborative culture.
Financial Services
Data & Analytics
Company Stage
Private
Total Funding
N/A
Founded
2008
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Growth & Insights
Headcount
6 month growth
↑ 2%1 year growth
↑ 24%2 year growth
↑ 32%Locations
Chicago, IL, USA
Experience Level
Entry
Junior
Mid
Senior
Expert
Desired Skills
Python
SQL
CategoriesNew
Quantitative Analysis
Quantitative Trading
Quantitative Finance
Data & Analytics
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