Description
Founded in 1999, Geneva Trading is a premier global principal trading firm with strategically located offices in Chicago, Dublin, and London. Our relentless focus on trading excellence combined with technological innovation has equipped us with a best-in-class proprietary trading platform, enabling us to compete at the highest levels in the global markets. Rooted in a culture of integrity, collaboration, and an unwavering passion for progress, we foster an environment of personal and professional excellence. Our nimble organizational structure and entrepreneurial spirit attract top-tier talent with a passion for innovation, laying the foundation and driving our consistent success in the industry.
Operations Analyst Job Description
How You Can Make an Impact
Geneva Trading is seeking an Operations Analyst to join our Operations team in our Chicago office. As a key member of the Operations team, you will work closely with our traders and be an integral part of improving our workflow through automation. The ideal candidate has a strong academic background and excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
What You'll Do
- Perform daily trading reconciliations and other post-trade activities, including investigating and identifying the root cause of trade breaks.
- Manage monthly invoice reconciliation with exchanges, clearing firms, and other counterparties.
- Develop a strong understanding of our proprietary systems to proactively identify and resolve issues.
- Liase between clearing firms and traders. Overseeing the execution of position, trade, and cash transfers.
- Model, analyze, and optimize existing and new tools.
- Leverage AI tools to enhance automation, streamline workflows, and improve data processing efficiency.
- Assist in the development and implementation of analytical models to provide insight into the firm’s various trading activities.
- Work directly with traders and senior management on escalated operational issues.
- Partner with our accounting department to ensure that they receive detailed reconciliation reports.
- Manage external vendor relationships.
- Manage ad hoc projects and requests on a day-to-day basis.
What You'll Need
- BS degree in a STEM-related field of study with a solid academic record required.
- Proactive and self-motivated.
- Proven ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in high-pressure situations to meet demanding deadlines.
- 2+ years’ experience - financial services experience is required.
- Experience utilizing modern AI tools, Large Language Models (LLMs), or basic Python-based data libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy) to build automated workflows or analyze large datasets is highly desirable.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.
- Experience with SQL/SQL Server is strongly desired.
- Desire to work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and entrepreneurial environment.
- Ability to troubleshoot, research, and resolve complex issues.
- Solid understanding of traditional financial markets.
Benefits and Compensation:
Base Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000 + Eligible for performance based bonus
The final salary determination will be dependent on the successful candidate's skills, experience, education, and qualifications. Beyond the base salary, our full-time employees receive a competitive total rewards package, including a comprehensive benefits program. Learn more about our employee incentives here: https://www.genevatrading.com/employee-incentives/
Application expected to close: 12/23/2026
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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