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Trading Operations Analyst – Cryptoassets

Trading Operations Analyst – Cryptoassets

CompanyDRW
LocationChicago, IL, USA
Salary$90000 – $135000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelJunior, Mid Level

Requirements

  • Very strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
  • Prior settlements and/or trading reconciliation experience; previous experience with Cryptoassets preferred
  • Proficiency in Excel (VBA experience a big plus); previous experience working with other tools and/or programming languages for automation and process improvement also highly preferred
  • Experience dealing with money transfers/wires and banking platforms with an ability to understand and minimize costs related to overnight funding
  • Solid understanding of financial product clearing and settlement processes
  • Previous experience working in fast-paced, high-pressure environment
  • High sense of urgency and dedication to efficiency
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and complete assigned tasks and projects autonomously
  • Ability to provide support in off hours, as needed, to ensure operational continuity in a 24/7 business
  • Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Bachelor’s degree

Responsibilities

  • Provide operational support for cryptoasset trading business, with an emphasis on optimizing reconciliation and post-trade settlement procedures
  • Monitor pending settlements and liaise with counterparties and exchanges as needed to reduce settlement risk
  • Collaborate with internal cash management and operations teams to maintain optimal cash reserves for settlements and platform funding
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement, technology upgrades and automation
  • Utilize technology skills (Excel, VBA, Python or other programming background) to automate operational processes and perform analysis on large data sets
  • Provide timely response to counterparty inquiries and requests for settlement information
  • Provide additional administrative support to the team as needed

Preferred Qualifications

    No preferred qualifications provided.