Supports trading desks across the trade lifecycle, including trade booking, reconciliation, P&L analysis, exception resolution, risk management, and operational reporting. Partners with trading, technology, compliance, and operations teams to automate workflows, test and deploy new functionality, improve controls, and resolve complex trading issues. The role also analyzes trading activity and operational metrics and leads projects involving process design, risk management, and technology initiatives.
Job Description
Role Overview:
The candidate would be responsible for the day-to-day support functions of the trading desk including trade booking,
trade reconciliation, P&L analysis, and new desk functionality. The candidate should have a foundational knowledge of
markets, a keen eye for detail, a high degree of motivation and deep analytical skills.
Opportunities may be available from time to time in any location in which the business is based for suitable candidates. If you are interested in a career with Citadel, please share your details and we will contact you if there is a vacancy available.
Responsibilities:
• Providing critical support to trading teams to process trade execution across the trade lifecycle
• Working in a team environment that closely integrates trading, technology and operational excellence
• Working with the trading desk to assess operational and regulatory risks and manage risk breaks, assist with
executions and middle office functions
• Automating operational workflows and partnering with developers and technology teams to architect, build, and
deliver robust platforms to reduce manual overhead and risk
• Developing robust processes to aid in the deployment of new trading capabilities
• Parter with software developers and business stakeholders to facilitate releases and testing for new software
• Serve as a strategic liaison among Trading, Technology, Compliance and Operations teams to ensure smooth
expansion and day-to-day operation of the business
• Liaising with operations, accounting and business management departments to develop and answer ad hoc
requests
• Investigating and resolving complex trading and operational exceptions
• Conduct analyses of trading activity, profit-and-loss reporting, and operational metrics to identify trends, risks,
and opportunities for improvement and provide recommendations to management and trading personnel
• Lead projects involving operational risk management, exception resolution, process design, control
implementation, and technology initiatives
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in STEM, Finance, Economics, or a related field from a top-tier institution
• Foundational knowledge of OTC markets
• Prior experience in electronic trading and manual trade booking
• Experience interfacing with trading and technology systems
• Process-driven approach to problem solving
• Strong communication skills and the ability to liaise across multiple groups
• A highly analytical mentality and a rigorous attention to detail
In accordance with applicable law, the base salary range for this role is $175,000 to $225,000.
In addition, the employee who fills this role will be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive compensation program, as well as a wide array of benefit programs, such as medical and life insurance, retirement and tax-free savings plans, and access to other healthcare programs.
About Citadel Securities
Citadel Securities is a technology-driven, next-generation global market maker. We provide institutional and retail investors with world-class liquidity, competitive pricing and seamless front-to-back execution in a broad array of financial products. Our teams of engineers, traders and researchers harness leading-edge quantitative research and the accelerating power of compute, machine learning and AI to power our analytics and tackle the market's and our clients' most critical challenges. Together, we are forging the future of capital markets. For more information, visit citadelsecurities.com .
Role Overview:
The candidate would be responsible for the day-to-day support functions of the trading desk including trade booking,
trade reconciliation, P&L analysis, and new desk functionality. The candidate should have a foundational knowledge of
markets, a keen eye for detail, a high degree of motivation and deep analytical skills.
Opportunities may be available from time to time in any location in which the business is based for suitable candidates. If you are interested in a career with Citadel, please share your details and we will contact you if there is a vacancy available.
Responsibilities:
• Providing critical support to trading teams to process trade execution across the trade lifecycle
• Working in a team environment that closely integrates trading, technology and operational excellence
• Working with the trading desk to assess operational and regulatory risks and manage risk breaks, assist with
executions and middle office functions
• Automating operational workflows and partnering with developers and technology teams to architect, build, and
deliver robust platforms to reduce manual overhead and risk
• Developing robust processes to aid in the deployment of new trading capabilities
• Parter with software developers and business stakeholders to facilitate releases and testing for new software
• Serve as a strategic liaison among Trading, Technology, Compliance and Operations teams to ensure smooth
expansion and day-to-day operation of the business
• Liaising with operations, accounting and business management departments to develop and answer ad hoc
requests
• Investigating and resolving complex trading and operational exceptions
• Conduct analyses of trading activity, profit-and-loss reporting, and operational metrics to identify trends, risks,
and opportunities for improvement and provide recommendations to management and trading personnel
• Lead projects involving operational risk management, exception resolution, process design, control
implementation, and technology initiatives
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in STEM, Finance, Economics, or a related field from a top-tier institution
• Foundational knowledge of OTC markets
• Prior experience in electronic trading and manual trade booking
• Experience interfacing with trading and technology systems
• Process-driven approach to problem solving
• Strong communication skills and the ability to liaise across multiple groups
• A highly analytical mentality and a rigorous attention to detail
In accordance with applicable law, the base salary range for this role is $175,000 to $225,000.
In addition, the employee who fills this role will be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive compensation program, as well as a wide array of benefit programs, such as medical and life insurance, retirement and tax-free savings plans, and access to other healthcare programs.
About Citadel Securities
Citadel Securities is a technology-driven, next-generation global market maker. We provide institutional and retail investors with world-class liquidity, competitive pricing and seamless front-to-back execution in a broad array of financial products. Our teams of engineers, traders and researchers harness leading-edge quantitative research and the accelerating power of compute, machine learning and AI to power our analytics and tackle the market's and our clients' most critical challenges. Together, we are forging the future of capital markets. For more information, visit citadelsecurities.com .
Citadel Securities Sydney, New South Wales, AUS Office
60 Martin Place, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 2000
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