We are seeking smart, motivated, and curious folks to join a new reporting team at WEX. Our ideal candidate is a highly motivated individual with top notch SQL skills, who wants to work with our systems engineers and developers to expand our reporting and analytical capabilities. This team will expand our suite of analytical client reports, improve existing reports, and analyze trading data in search of potential improvements and opportunities for automation. You will gain behind the scenes knowledge of how the financial industry works – finance background is not required and educational training with be provided. Our team of professionals will provide you with an environment that encourages you to flex your creative thinking abilities through discussion, allow you to obtain quick feedback, and give you the opportunity to take on increasing responsibilities. If you want to learn from the best and are interested in the nuts and bolts of trading then we want to talk to you!
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Create, maintain and optimize standardized reports as part of the WEX reports suite offered to clients
- Create new daily/monthly reports based on industry regulatory requirements
- Create ad-hoc data analytical and statistical research queries, with the goals of providing visibility into current system use, configuration, and to resolve problems
- Work with trading system developers to improve data infrastructure
- Analyze existing data for business insights
Skills Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, statistics, or related technical discipline; or the equivalent combination of training, certifications, or work experience
- 1+ years of work experience preferred
- Strong SQL skills with the ability to write complex scripts and queries, familiarity with query optimization techniques
- Proficiency in Python, Lua or similar scripting language
- Experience with ETL automation software a plus
- Experience with financial markets a plus
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to collaborate and learn from other team members
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to translate complex data into useful information
About WEX
Headquartered in Chicago, Wolverine Execution Services (WEX) is an independent broker-dealer specializing in the execution of equities, options and futures for institutional investors. WEX offers clients multiple venues for execution including a proprietary electronic trading platform, algorithms, direct floor access, and an agency brokerage desk. Leveraging expertise in trading technology and risk management, WEX provides clients with anonymity, superior execution and order management in all asset classes, delivering exceptional solutions for both technical and institutional trading styles. For more information visit
www.tradewex.com
Why Wolverine?
It’s not about the clothes... it’s about the person in them. At Wolverine, we’ve created a strong, collaborative environment with exceptional growth opportunities. Whether your interest is trading, technology, or operations, motivated and innovative individuals can find many pathways to success.
Wolverine Culture:
Our flat organizational structure promotes teamwork across the Firm and offers easy access to senior staff (don’t worry, they won’t be wearing a suit either). While we work exceptionally well as a team in the office, our bonds are further strengthened through company events, activities and giving back. Volleyball, soccer, hockey, 5K runs, picnic, parties, and trivia nights provide friendly competition and build better relationships. By getting out of our usual environment and doing out-of-the-ordinary things together, we foster creativity and broaden our imaginations to accomplish new challenges.
Wolverine Benefits:
·Highly competitive salary bonus
·Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling
·100% coverage of medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits for single coverage
·Generous Paid Parental Leave
·Retirement Plans: 401K and Roth 401K
·Profit sharing plan
·Long- and short-term disability
Perks of being at Wolverine:
·Casual dress
·Free breakfast and lunch from our in-house kitchen with rotating menus (including snacks!)
·On-site gym with a subsidized membership
·Frequent company outings
·Opportunity to give back to organizations that help individuals in need, improve public health and provide others with educational opportunities and resources.
Professional Development
·In-house education team – educational classes and resources are offered by our education team for continuous learning opportunities
·Mentorship Program
What to expect for our interview process:
·Resume Review
·Assessment
·Phone Screen
·Team Interview Series
·Decision
About Wolverine
Founded in 1994, the Wolverine companies comprise a number of diversified financial institutions specializing in proprietary trading, asset management, order execution services, and technology solutions. We are recognized as a market leader in derivatives valuation, trading, and value-added order execution across global equity, options, and futures markets. With a focus on innovation, achievement, and integrity, we take pride in serving the interests of both our clients and colleagues. The Wolverine companies are headquartered in Chicago with offices in New York and San Francisco and a proprietary trading affiliate office located in London.
