Trading Operations Support - READY TO HIRE! (IL) - in Chicago, IL
Ready to hire today!$40-$80KOvernight shiftKey skills required: Shell Scripting (KSH or BASH), LUA or Python, SQL, Linux, Excel, C or JAVA, trading basicsAn excellent opportunity for learning and growth at this trading firm, highly Dependent on high-speed data communication and network computing for its electronic trading operation. The working environment is high energy and fast paced, with an opportunity to interface with all levels. Responsibilities: - Interact with IT support personnel to confirm system issues if any. - Log into various proprietary systems, monitor computers and network. - Update parameters for current day's trading using in-house applications. - Write scripts and modify existing ones as needed. - Use strong Excel. - Proactively monitor and verify all trading activity for a specific trading team. - Continuously reconcile positions and confirm trading parameters. - Communicate with exchange trade support in case of emergencies. - Occasionally execute trading orders. - Update various databases, eg financial events calendar, product specifications, etc. - Manage compliance issues and ad hoc reporting for the team. Qualifications: - Previous coding experience (lua, Shell Scripting, C , Java, etc.). - Must be comfortable running Linux and Windows systems and working with spreadsheets and SQL databases. - Shell Scripting - ksh or bash - Lua or Python - SQL - C or Java a big plus - Understand trading basics, such as the meaning of bid/ask, long/short and what it means to hedge positions - Detail-oriented, organized, and excellent documentation skills. - Ability to multitask and prioritize multiple projects in a busy, demanding environment. - Excellent communication skills both written and oral. - Excel. - Programming/Scripting highly desired - Windows and Linux knowledge highly desired To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here