Full-Time
Trader Assistant
Diversified global trading and investment leveraging technology.
Junior, Mid, Senior
London, UK
- Bachelors degree in a numerical topic such as Economics, Finance, Computer Science, Engineering or Maths
- Strong with Excel, Python, and Power query
- Excellent communicator
- Highly motivated individual with extreme attention to detail and a desire to achieve operational excellence
- Comfortable operating in a high consequence environment like proprietary trading
- Highly accountable and able to work independently
- A desire to support and learn from the experienced traders you will be supporting
- Demonstrated experience performing as part of a high throughput team
- Desire to excel and exceed expectations for all tasks
- Comfortable with doing manual work with a desire to improve and automate the processes as you learn them
- Experience in a mid office or front office desk support role in a bank, hedge fund or asset management firm, is a major plus
- Operational responsibility for the developed markets, emerging markets, fixed income, and crypto exchange-traded product liquidity providing trading teams
- Ensuring trading systems are up and ready for the market open
- Ensuring the desk's positions and PnL are reconciled vs our back office systems at all times
- Submitting create-redeem requests and validating confirmations from ETF issuers
- Automating and optimizing existing operational processes
- Liaising with treasury to ensure all short positions have locates in place
- Assisting traders with drafting technical requirements of new application features
- Participating in incident management process on the desk and coordinate with support teams to quickly resolve issues
- Maintaining a database of fees, broker commissions and related costs
- Booking of manual trades
DRW stands out for its diversified approach to trading and investment, leveraging technology, research, and risk management across multiple asset classes and global markets. The company fosters a culture of high expectations and continuous learning, offering the dynamism of a startup with the stability of an established firm. Employees are encouraged to solve complex problems, with their efforts duly recognized and rewarded, making DRW a compelling place to work for those seeking intellectual stimulation and professional growth.
Company Stage
M&A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded
2001
6 month growth
↑ 5%1 year growth
↑ 21%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