Execution Services Analyst

Title: Execution Services Analyst – 2nd Shift

Location: Chicago, IL (Loop)

Full time

Our client seeks an Execution Services Analyst interested in joining a team supporting a self-clearing FCM and Broker Dealer. The Execution Services team works closely with FCM/BD clients and brokers to manage market access, connectivity, and all trading related issues. Different levels of experience and a background in futures or securities can apply.

Responsibilities

· Work closely with the Execution Services Manager and other analysts to manage daily operations, customer platforms, execution, routing and exchanges connectivity.

· Assume ownership of day-to-day support activities and customer interactions.

· Monitor trading platforms and exchange GUIs for rejected orders and resolve as necessary (FCM side).

· Monitor the order router and client activities, including order approval, (BD side).

· Monitor risk reports and take corrective action as necessary.

· Participate in projects and process improvement initiatives.

· Interact with developers and technology to address problems or add new features and functionalities. Ability to write specs, manage projects and ability to test highly preferred: seeing projects through to completion is an important way to contribute to the growth of the firm.

· Ensure trading and compliance processes are completed; escalate issues to management.

· Provide support during non-US hours.

Minimum Qualifications

· Series 7 preferred; required within 120 days of start otherwise.

· 5 years of work experience within the financial service industry

· Ability to work in a time sensitive and often pressured financial markets environment

· Strong client service skills

· Proficiency in VBA, Excel, SQL and Python strongly preferred.

· Ability to quickly and effectively absorb and analyze information, technical aptitude desired.

· Clear communicator and willingness to work closely with other teams.

· Results oriented, efficient, able to learn from mistakes, committed to avoid mistakes at all costs.

Preferred Qualifications

· Degree in business, finance, economics, computer science, engineering or related field.