Trade Operations Associate

The role

The Trade Operations Associate will work with quantitative traders and software developers to operate and supervise automated trading strategies. This role involves monitoring production trading, troubleshooting issues, and developing programming scripts to automate trading systems.

What you will do

• Working closely with quantitative traders and software developers to operate and supervise our automated trading strategies
• Monitoring production trading for risk and compliance issues and quickly responding to unusual behaviors or market conditions
• Proactively troubleshooting and resolving issues related to day-to-day trading activities
• Developing programming scripts and applications to automate and facilitating our trading system
• Analyzing production trades and market data, and developing ideas to improve our trading strategies
• Working an early morning schedule to provide trading and production support aligned with relevant market hours

Required qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good understanding of futures markets, including products, trading venues, market structure, and risk management
• Good understanding of algorithmic trading technology and architecture, including UNIX/Linux environments and monitoring applications
• Experience with Python to support existing infrastructure and identify areas for improvement
• Ability to work effectively on complex tasks, take initiative, and assume increasing responsibility over time
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English
• A bachelor’s degree in a technical or quantitative field, such as computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics, or a related field

Nice to have

• Prior experience in a trade monitoring, trading, or trade support role

Benefits

• Generous paid time off policies
• Savings plans and other financial wellness tools available in each region
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily
• In-office wellness experiences and reimbursement for select wellness expenses (e.g., gym, personal training and more)
• Company-sponsored sports teams and fitness events (JPM Corporate Challenge, Cycle for Survival, Wall Street Rides FAR and more)
• Volunteer opportunities and charitable giving
• Social events, happy hours, treats, and celebrations throughout the year
• Workshops and continuous learning opportunities

About the company

Tower Research Capital is a leading quantitative trading firm founded in 1998. The firm has a 25+ year track record of innovation and a reputation for discovering unique market opportunities.