Clearing Associate
Amsterdam - Netherlands
Job Summary
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 start-ups across industries and partner with leading global research organizations and universities to solve problems.
Were looking for a sharp detail-driven individual with strong financial operations critical thinking and organizational skills to join our global Clearing team. This role is part of our core Operations team ensuring the reliable flow of trading activity across global markets and managing moment-to-moment risk for trading teams.
This is a 4-day 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 4-day 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.
- 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.
Skills Youll Need:
- Experience: 2 years in a related operational role preferably in financial services. Familiarity with post-trade lifecycles (Equities Treasuries Futures FX or Options) is ideal.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables v-lookups) is required. Python and SQL skills are a strong plus. Genuine curiosity about data and technology and utilising new tools proactively to work smarter.
- Knowledge: Familiarity with exchange connectivity clearing systems and trading infrastructure is advantageous.
- Problem-Solving: 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 decision-making.
- Education: Bachelors degree in Business Economics Finance or a related field with a STEM background with a strong interest in Finance.
Benefits include:
- Private Medical Vision and Dental Insurance
- Travel Medical Insurance
- Group Pension Scheme
- Group Life Assurance and Income Protection Schemes
- Paid Parental Leave
- Parking and Commuter Benefits
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Jump Trading is a division of Jump Trading Group, a leading data and research-driven trading business