Trading Operations Analyst

DV Trading•New York, NY

10d•$120 - $150•Onsite

About The Position

Dataflows are the backbone of every successful trading firm. Every decision — from split-second trades to risk management to navigating new markets — relies on data moving quickly, accurately, and seamlessly. DV Trading is seeking an Operations Analyst who thrives on uncovering gaps, chasing down answers, and building robust data pipelines that tie everything together. You’ll partner closely with the Director of Operations to design and manage the operational systems that power trading activity firmwide.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
2–5 years of experience in an analytical or operational role within Finance or trading industry.
Clear thinker with advanced aptitude for breaking down complex problems in a timely fashion in his/her own way
Expertise in Excel, SQL required. Familiarity with Python, Bloomberg a plus.
Strong communication skills and ability to advance many simultaneous discussions forward
Strong work ethic, desire to learn, and ability to remain calm and focused in a fast paced, high-pressure environment
Independent and resourceful - willingness to take on challenges, dive in the weeds, and figure out solutions

Responsibilities

Act as the right hand to the Director of Operations, working closely with traders, developers, risk managers and other teams to ensure critical data gets to the right place in a scalable, efficient manner.
Develop deep working knowledge of the trading, clearing and settlement of all asset classes traded at the firm (commodities, equities, fixed income, FX, crypto)
Own day-to-day operational processes: SOD/EOD position reconciliation, pricing & settlements, PnL calculations and reporting, and critical intraday monitoring
Design a system of alerts, checks, and reconciliations that preserves data integrity, communicates breaks in real time, and prevents small issues from multiplying
Understand all methods of trade execution across the firm and help architect a more efficient system for consuming fills and distributing position to traders
Collaborate with developers to shape databases, trader tools, and position management GUIs
Create precise processes to streamline onboarding of new traders, strategies, and products
Perform stimulating data analysis on volumes, fees, margin financing, rebates, and Desk ROI. Connect insights to business opportunities
Evaluate operational feasibility of new trades/markets/exchanges and help tackle trading obstacles in the way of new business