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Trading Operations Analyst

MavenChicago, Illinois, United States · Posted 4 months ago
Full-timeEst. 97,500 USD
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Description

Maven is a market-leading proprietary trading firm deploying its own capital across discretionary, systematic, and market-making strategies. Backed by deep expertise in trading, technology, and research, we are relentlessly focused on improving liquidity across global listed derivatives. Through advanced execution and pricing technologies, we improve how financial markets operate.

Maven’s Operations team thrives on proactive collaboration, strong financial and technical expertise, and the innovative use of technology. You will be empowered to leverage automation, advanced data analytics, and the latest operational tools to enhance efficiency, drive process improvements, and support business growth. Working cross-functionally, you will build trusted relationships across the business, positioning yourself as a subject matter expert across multiple disciplines.

What you'll do (Key Responsibilities)

  • Become a primary operations contact for our US trading desks, responding to trader inquiries including trade booking and position management.
  • Play a critical role in building and optimizing robust operational processes for an ever-expanding product base.
  • Ensure data integrity across all trade, position, and cash management activities.
  • Monitor US trading activity and resolve issues related to drop copy/FIX messaging.
  • Resolve daily trade breaks and fails by liaising with prime brokers, clearers, and counterparties.
  • Manage the trade lifecycle and corporate action activity (e.g., exercise/assignments) in line with trading desk decisions.
  • Perform daily reconciliations of P&L, positions, and cash balances across all portfolios.
  • Assist the London & Hong Kong Operations teams as needed during US hours.
  • Work closely with line manager, managing duties and tasks set in a proactive organised manner

What we're looking for (Key Requirements)

  • BA in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
  • 3-5 years of operational experience gained at a market-making or proprietary trading firm.
  • Strong knowledge of equity and listed derivative instruments and their lifecycle events.
  • Experience working in a high-pressure, high-volume environment with the ability to deliver results in time-sensitive situations.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to respond accurately to queries from the front office.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  • An understanding of how AI can support role-specific responsibilities while maintaining appropriate governance and compliance

Advantageous Skills

  • Direct experience in a market-making environment.
  • Knowledge of VBA, Python, or SQL.


WHAT WE OFFER:

  • A great environment whereby technology is key to our success.
  • The upside of start-up without the associated risks.
  • Friendly, informal and highly rewarding culture.
  • Work in a forward-thinking environment where AI is integral to our strategy and daily operations
  • Informal dress code.
  • Great offices with free food and plenty of social events.
  • Fast growing global firm with significant opportunity to build a long term career.
  • Annual base compensation $85,000 - $110,000 USD plus eligibility for a discretionary bonus

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