Jump Trading Group is committed to world class research. We empower exceptional talents in Mathematics Physics and Computer Science to seek scientific boundaries push through them and apply cutting edge research to global financial markets. Our culture is unique. Constant innovation requires fearlessness creativity intellectual honesty and a relentless competitive streak. We believe in winning together and unlocking unique individual talent by incenting collaboration and mutual respect. At Jump research outcomes drive more than superior risk adjusted returns. We design develop and deploy technologies that change our world fund startups across industries and partner with leading global research organizations and universities to solve problems.
Were looking for a sharp detaildriven individual with strong financial operations critical thinking and organizational skills to join our global Clearing and Risk team. This role is part of our core Operations team ensuring the reliable flow of trading activity across global markets and managing momenttomoment risk for trading teams.
This is a 4day workweek role with one weekend day (Saturday or Sunday) as part of your schedule. During onboarding and training youll initially work a standard MondayFriday week before transitioning to the 4day schedule (WednesdaySaturday or SundayWednesday). Candidates must be comfortable with and prepared for this arrangement. Flexibility and reliability to support weekend trading are essential to success in this role.
What Youll Do:
- Perform daily clearing functions including trade capture lifecycle management reconciliation and resolving breaks across venues and products.
- Oversee and manage realtime risk operations including monitoring trading activity evaluating trading teams risk requests troubleshooting issues and ensuring the smooth operation of trading and risk systems in collaboration with brokers exchanges and internal teams.
- Facilitate smooth operations by working directly with trading teams clearing brokers exchanges and internal stakeholders across Technology Finance and Operations.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and workflows while assisting with developing and maintaining detailed procedural documentation.
- Execute additional operational duties as needed to support the business.
- Additional duties as assigned or needed.
Skills Youll Need:
- Experience: At least 3 years in a related operational role preferably in financial services. Familiarity with posttrade lifecycles (Equities Treasuries Futures FX or Options) is ideal.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables vlookups) is required. Python and SQL skills are a strong plus.
- Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with exchange connectivity clearing systems and trading infrastructure is advantageous.
- ProblemSolving: Strong analytical skills process improvement experience and the ability to handle large data volumes accurately under time constraints.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate globally and interface with internal and external contacts.
- Adaptability: Composure during stressful situations strong judgment in dynamic environments and a proactive approach to decisionmaking.
- Education: Bachelors degree in Business Economics Finance or a related field.
- Reliable and predictable availability.
Benefits
Discretionary bonus eligibility
Medical dental and vision insurance
HSA FSA and Dependent Care options
Employer Paid Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Life & AD&D insurance
Paid vacation plus paid holidays
Retirement plan with employer match
Paid parental leave
Wellness Programs
Annual Base Salary Range
$100000$150000 USD
Required Experience:
IC