Jump Trading · 1 day ago
Post-Trade Operations Associate
Chicago
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expJump Trading Group is committed to world class research and seeks a highly motivated professional to join their global Post-Trade Operations team. The role involves ensuring the seamless flow of trading activity across global venues and contributing to the development of new business initiatives and back-office infrastructure.
Financial ServicesTrading Platform
Responsibilities
Support and execute critical daily post-trade operations functions, including trade capture, lifecycle management, reconciliation, and break resolution across multiple products and venues
Facilitate the onboarding of new business initiatives, including new products, markets, strategies, and broker relationships
Collaborate with internal teams to enhance and expand Jump's back-office infrastructure, identifying opportunities to increase efficiency and scalability
Proactively identify and implement improvements to operational processes and workflows
Develop and refine written procedures and documentation to support operational consistency and knowledge sharing
Maintain regular communication with counterparties, prime brokers, traders, and internal support teams across global regions
Perform additional duties as required to support the team and business objectives
Qualification
Required
At least 5 years of relevant experience in financial operations or a related field
Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related discipline
In-depth understanding of post-trade lifecycles for at least one asset class, such as Equities, Treasuries, Futures, FX, Options, or Swaps
Proven experience managing external relationships with technology vendors, brokers, and financial institutions
Demonstrated success in project management and business analysis, particularly in process improvement and infrastructure development
Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage large volumes of data accurately under tight deadlines
Strong organizational and decision-making skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with global stakeholders
Ability to remain composed and effective under pressure
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP functions
Reliable and predictable availability
Benefits
Discretionary bonus eligibility
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care options
Employer Paid Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Life & AD&D insurance
Paid vacation plus paid holidays
Retirement plan with employer match
Paid parental leave
Wellness Programs
Company
Jump Trading
Jump Trading is a globally-positioned, proprietary trading firm.
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Stéphane Biehler
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-12-22
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