Senior Trading Operations Analyst

Overview

Dataflows are the backbone of every successful trading firm. Every decision—from split‑second trades to risk management to navigating new markets—relies on data moving quickly, accurately, and seamlessly. DV Trading is seeking a Senior Operations Analyst who thrives on uncovering gaps, chasing down answers, and building robust data pipelines that tie everything together. You’ll partner closely with the Director of Operations to design and manage the operational systems that power trading activity firmwide.

• Act as the desk’s Senior Trading Operations Analyst and help with running all day‑to‑day operations.
• Develop deep working knowledge of the trading, clearing and settlement of all asset classes traded at the firm (commodities, equities, fixed income, FX, crypto).
• Own day‑to‑day operational processes: SOD/EOD position reconciliation, pricing & settlements, PnL calculations and reporting, critical intraday monitoring, and liaising with partner firms and banks to understand and coordinate costs, fees, and regulatory requirements.
• Design a system of alerts, checks, and reconciliations that preserves data integrity, communicates breaks in real time, and prevents small issues from multiplying.
• Understand all methods of trade execution across the firm and help architect a more efficient system for consuming fills and distributing positions to traders.
• Collaborate with developers to shape databases, trader tools, and position management GUIs.
• Create precise processes to streamline onboarding of new traders, strategies, and products.
• Perform data analysis on volumes, fees, margin financing, rebates, and Desk ROI to uncover business opportunities.
• Evaluate operational feasibility of new trades, markets, exchanges and help tackle trading obstacles in the way of new business.

• Bachelor’s Degree and 2–5 years of experience in an analytical or operational role within Banking or Trading industry.
• Clear thinker with advanced aptitude for breaking down complex problems in a timely fashion and an independent work style.
• Expertise in Excel and SQL required.
• Familiarity with Python and Bloomberg a plus.
• Strong communication skills and ability to advance many simultaneous discussions forward.
• Strong work ethic, desire to learn, and ability to remain calm and focused in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.
• Independent and resourceful with a willingness to take on challenges, dive in the weeds, and figure out solutions.

DV is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.