Operations Analyst

Geneva Trading•Chicago, IL

20h•$90,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Geneva Trading is seeking an Operations Analyst to join our Operations team in our Chicago office. As a key member of the Operations team, you will work closely with our traders and be an integral part of improving our workflow through automation. The ideal candidate has a strong academic background and excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.

Requirements

BS degree in a STEM-related field of study with a solid academic record required
Proactive and self-motivated
Proven ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in high-pressure situations to meet demanding deadlines
2+ years’ experience - financial services experience is required
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required
Desire to work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and entrepreneurial environment
Ability to troubleshoot, research, and resolve complex issues
Solid understanding of traditional financial markets

Nice To Haves

Experience with SQL/SQL Server is strongly desired

Responsibilities

Perform daily trading reconciliations and other post-trade activities, including investigating and identifying the root cause of trade breaks
Manage monthly invoice reconciliation with exchanges, clearing firms, and other counterparties
Develop a strong understanding of our proprietary systems to proactively identify and resolve issues
Liase between clearing firms and traders. Overseeing the execution of position, trade, and cash transfers.
Model, analyze, and optimize existing and new tools.
Assist in the development and implementation of analytical models to provide insight into the firm’s various trading activities
Work directly with traders and senior management on escalated operational issues
Partner with our accounting department to ensure that they receive detailed reconciliation reports
Manage external vendor relationships
Manage ad hoc projects and requests on a day-to-day basis