Trade Operations Analyst
A leading systematic trading firm is looking for an Electronic Trading Support Engineer to join their Trade Operations team in London. This team is central to managing and maintaining one of the most advanced electronic trading environments globally, with a strong focus on automation, real-time performance, and reliability.
You'll be working in a high-performance, low-latency environment where the ability to react quickly and make informed decisions under pressure is critical. The role blends technical operations, risk awareness, and direct interaction with both internal stakeholders and external parties such as exchanges.
What you'll be doing:
Supporting live trading during London market hours
Monitoring order flow and market connectivity across global venues
Responding to market-wide alerts and infrastructure incidents
Coordinating directly with exchanges and third parties to maintain stability
Owning operational readiness for new trading strategies and system changes
What they're looking for:
Background in a quantitative or technical field (Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Physics, etc.)
Solid understanding of financial markets and products (equities, derivatives, crypto, etc.)
Comfortable working with UNIX-based systems
Experience scripting in Python, Bash, or similar
Strong communication skills - able to work closely with internal teams and external partners
Organised, detail-oriented, and capable of thriving in high-pressure environments
Interest in market data, order entry systems, and how modern electronic markets function
Bonus points for:
Experience in a trading environment or working with live production systems
Series 7 or 57 certification
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