Trading Operations Co-op with Drexel University
About The Position
The Susquehanna Co-op Program gives students the opportunity to apply classroom learning to real-world business scenarios. As a Trade Operations co-op, you will work individually and as part of a team in a trading, operations, or financial services group. Students are placed on teams based on their preferences, major, background, skills, and the firm’s business needs. Co-ops contribute to projects supporting Susquehanna’s businesses, join specific teams, and interact with senior staff members daily. Placements may include Convertible Bonds, Fixed Income, Equity Options, Institutional Brokerage, ETFs, or Stock Loan. Trade Operations co-ops work in a dynamic trading environment on front- or mid-office operations teams. They are responsible for trade blottering, settlement, and profit and loss calculations for trading desks. Applicants must be available for the full duration of the co-op and its training week.
Requirements
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Access.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization and external vendors.
- Attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-starter who is a quick learner and resourceful in solving problems.
- Availability to complete the full duration of the co-op and training week.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency with Python, VBA, and/or SQL.
- Previous experience in the financial services industry or finance- or investment-related coursework.
- Background in probability and statistics.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to projects that directly support the businesses and teams to which the co-op is assigned.
- Perform trade blottering for trading desks.
- Support trade settlement.
- Calculate profit and loss for trading desks.
- Work individually and collaboratively with team members.
Benefits
- Co-op classes designed to teach about Susquehanna’s business and encourage professional development.
- Fully stocked kitchens offering breakfast, lunch, snacks, and beverages.
- Access to a 40,000-square-foot fitness facility with new equipment, multipurpose courts, group exercise classes, and locker rooms.
- Discounts for dining, entertainment, shopping, travel, and attractions.
- Social events, including a poker tournament, holiday party, and company outings.
- On-site Wellness Center.
- On-site mailroom, barber, dry cleaning, and car maintenance services.
- Opportunities to give back to the community through sponsored events and donation drives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
