Trade Operations Analyst- Singapore Office

Belvedere Trading is a leading proprietary trading firm proudly headquartered in downtown Chicago. Our traders work hard to provide liquidity to the market through their market-making activities and are the masters of a diverse set of commodities, interest rates, exchange-traded funds (ETF), and equity index options. From the beginning, we began iteratively investing in our proprietary technology and committing to building our systems from the ground up. Our trading models and software systems are continually re-engineered, optimized, and maintained to stay on top of the industry.
Our Business department is comprised of several key teams who work to ensure that Belvedere is operating at the highest level. We look for passionate team members that excel and their contribution is critical to our continued success.Our Business Teams build and manage processes that strive to improve all facets of the company. Whether it's human or financial capital, our goal is to drive productivity while enhancing Team Belvedere's experience.
We are looking for a Trade Operations Analyst for our Singapore office. This individual will be exposed to our various trading operations and innovative proprietary software. Our Trading Operations Analysts thrive in a fast-paced and competitive environment where they engage in high-level interactions with all levels of management as well as contribute to various trading desk activities. This role offers the potential for increased responsibility in accounting, technology, and operations to continue the success of the firm. The ideal candidate for this role will take the lead on their own learning to grow and expand their ability.
The Trade Operations Team manages middle-office tasks in support of traders including real-time position reconciliation, trade confirmation, reporting, exercise and assignment notifications, brokerage tracking and reconciliation, and miscellaneous exchange-related inquiries.
What you'll do
Work alongside experienced traders to gain an unparalleled knowledge of our proprietary systems.
Must be a self-motivated, quick learner who utilizes various technologies that evolve frequently
Analyze and produce or assist in production of automation tools to increase firm efficiency and accuracy
Use scripts and queries to research and analyze reconciliation issues
Identify and implement technology and process improvement opportunities
Assist with position management, trade checks, t+1 reconciliation, and trade post-execution
Ensure that all trades have been reconciled appropriately
Review and reconcile invoices from brokers to ensure accuracy
Maintain Python scripting to parse brokerage invoices for review
Track and evaluate credit requests from brokerages
Continuously communicate and coordinate with the Chicago team and technology departments
Be an independent leader on projects that improve our trading operations management
Learn trading concepts and options theory taught in Belvedere's extensive education program
Monitor overnight risk for desks trading afterhours with in-house & 3rd party Risk Software
Escalate risk issues to trading desks for them to address
Generate risk reports to assist traders when needed
Support trading desk with adjusting pre-trade software safety settings where appropriate
What you'll need
Demonstrated strong quantitative and communication skills
Experience in Python object-oriented programming
Ability to automate and improve processes by applying other technical tools such as VBA, scripting, and SQL
Proficiency in Excel and data analysis.
A desire to work in a fast-paced and challenging work environment with the understanding that hard work is rewarded
Master of multi-tasking during the trading day
The ability to be a team player and take direction from different teammates throughout the day
Bonus points if you have previous exposure to the financial industry
Bachelor's Degree required
Women and underrepresented groups frequently apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage you to break that mold and apply. No candidate is perfect; all have a lot to offer. We welcome your application.
Core Values
The secret to our award-winning culture is our Core Values: Team Belvedere, Me In Team, Own It, Build Rockets, and Passionate Discourse .We live and breathe these values every day.
Our Stance
Belvedere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a non-discriminatory employment environment for its employees. Discrimination against employees and applicants due to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, military, and veteran status is prohibited. Belvedere encourages initiatives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity to all applicants and employees. Belvedere is committed to providing a positive environment in which team members are treated with respect, dignity, and courtesy. Our firm believes in a dynamic culture of inclusion and diversity, where people thrive on individual and organizational characteristics, values, experiences, and backgrounds.
Please note that Belvedere Trading does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of Team Belvedere. No phone calls, please.
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Work Schedule:
Regularand reliableattendanceduring standard business hours
Amount of Travel Required: None
Sponsorship: Not available for this position
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