Orion Placement ยท 1 month ago
TradeOps Engineer - Trading Operations
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$132K/yr - $177K/yr
2+ years expOrion Placement is a fast-growing proprietary trading firm based in Chicago, and they are seeking a TradeOps Engineer to manage mission-critical production systems. The role involves monitoring live trading systems, troubleshooting issues, and automating workflows to enhance efficiency.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Ensure the health, stability, and performance of the production trading environment
Monitor live trading systems, respond to alerts, and quickly troubleshoot or escalate issues
Deploy, configure, and support proprietary and third-party trading and market data applications
Interface directly with traders, clearing firms, exchanges, and vendors to resolve technical and operational issues
Automate workflows and recurring tasks using scripting tools to improve reliability and efficiency
Support back-office processes including trade capture, reconciliation, and risk and compliance reporting
Maintain clear documentation, runbooks, and procedures for production systems and operational processes
Participate in an on-call or rotational schedule to support trading during critical hours
Qualification
Required
2+ years of full-time, professional experience in Trade Support, Trading Operations, or a similar role
Hands-on experience working with exchanges and clearing firms in exchange-traded derivatives
Strong familiarity with the derivatives trade lifecycle and order flow
Proficiency with both Windows and Linux, comfortable in GUI and command-line environments
Solid scripting skills in Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar for automation and data analysis
Knowledge of order entry and market data protocols such as FIX, FIXP, MDP3, BOE, or ITCH
Familiarity with common data formats like JSON, XML, and Parquet
Ability to manage shifting priorities, stay calm under pressure, and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical teams
Detail-oriented mindset with a strong focus on documentation and repeatable processes
Ability to work on-site in the Chicago office and lift up to 50 pounds when needed
Benefits
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Company
Orion Placement
As a nimble and technology-driven boutique recruiting firm, we are adept at adapting swiftly for success.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Justin Sofman
Co-Founder
Jon Missirlian
Founder
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