ID
#49184997
Job type
Permanent
Salary
$100,000 - $130,000
Source
Next Step Systems
Date
2023-02-10
Deadline
2023-04-11

Portfolio Management Analyst - M

Illinois, Chicago, 60290

Permanent

Vacancy expired!

Portfolio Management Analyst, Chicago, IL We are seeking a motivated team player with technical aptitude and market awareness to support the operation of an automated trading system in Chicago. The qualified Portfolio Management Analyst will be supporting U.S. trading hours.

This is a 100% onsite position.

Company Will Sponsor Visas! This role on the Trade Desk Operations team will require candidates to interact with the trading system on behalf of the Traders. The candidate may be the only person available at a particular time monitoring or initiating trading activity on behalf of the firm. This candidate must demonstrate a level of Portfolio Management proficiency so that the Traders of the firm can trust this candidate’s judgement as it relates to managing the firm’s Trading System independently. This candidate has to have knowledge of the financial markets in a way that qualifies them as a potential Trader on a Trade Desk. Portfolio Management awareness and interaction is a significant and necessary skill in this role. The candidate will be required to obtain or show proof of a registration which qualifies them with FINRA as a Series 57 Registered Securities Trader Representative. Candidates who have historically worked on technical teams in a Financial Services firm will not necessarily be the right fit for this type of role. Technical skills are not enough. Responsibilities: - Perform daily procedures relevant to the trading system for equity and futures markets.- Monitor and evaluate system status continuously to ensure smooth operations.- Monitor and spot-check trades and displayed system values in real time.- Step in and manage the trading system when limited staffing requires it.- Deal with trading exceptions, such as unacknowledged orders or broken trades.- Facilitate change management and ensure that new software and hardware function as intended.- Identify and respond to system incidents, perform troubleshooting procedures, and escalate as necessary.- Participate in follow-on investigation for root cause analysis of identified issues.- Adjust for and respond to corporate action related events.- Work with colleagues to identify and develop opportunities to enhance and improve trading system procedures.- Add, maintain, and ensure integrity of trading system parameterization data.- Enhance and further automate existing processes by writing scripts with accompanying reports.- Create and maintain documentation of trading-related procedures.- Should know how a portfolio is organized and hedged.- Should possess an understanding of investment portfolio management and monitoring exposure.- Should know what a Corporate Action is and be able to adjust for and respond to Corporate Action related events. Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative or technical discipline.- At least 2 years relevant work experience.- Knowledge of markets and trading.- Proficient with UNIX/Linux and Windows.- Proficiency in a programming language. Knowledge of Python, Ruby, and Perl is a plus.- Experience using Structured Query Language (SQL) to interact with database tables.- Detail-oriented and well-organized.- Able to multi-task and work under pressure.- Able to exercise sound judgment when solving or escalating problems.- Able to work independently.- Series 7 or 57 preferred (The successful candidate will be required to pass the Series 57 exam if not previously obtained). Keywords: Chicago IL Jobs, Portfolio Management Analyst, UNIX, Linux, SQL, Windows, Trading, Perl, Python, Ruby, Scripting, Series 57, Trading, Financial, Chicago Recruiters, IT Jobs, Chicago Recruiting

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