Middle Office Specialist

Trading Operations

A global, multi-asset trading organization is seeking a Trading Operations Specialist to support multiple trading desks across key U.S. locations. This is a hands-on, front-office aligned role working closely with traders, researchers, technologists, and relationship managers to optimize operational workflow, enhance tooling, and ensure smooth execution across the trade lifecycle.

The environment is fast-moving, technology-driven, and built around autonomy, problem-solving, and continuous improvement. This role suits someone who enjoys being embedded within trading teams, owning processes end-to-end, and driving enhancements across risk, tooling, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct front-office operational support across multiple trading desks
• Act as process owner for existing functionality while identifying and driving workflow enhancements
• Partner with traders to understand risk tools and evolving desk needs
• Support, improve, and expand trading tools, ensuring alignment with firm-wide systems and technology standards
• Collaborate with engineering to upgrade tools and implement new technology solutions
• Gain deep expertise in proprietary trade capture, P&L, risk, treasury, and inventory systems
• Perform daily trade and position reconciliations with clearing houses, brokers, and counterparties
• Own daily P&L calculation and substantiation

Experience & Skill Requirements:

• 1-4 years in front, middle, back-office or risk roles supporting listed or OTC products
• Experience with futures, options, OTC products, or derivatives strongly preferred
• Exposure to fixed income, commodities, FX, crypto, or other macro asset classes beneficial
• Proficiency in Python required; knowledge of SQL, Git & Linux is a plus
• Experience working closely with trading teams in an active execution environment
• Strong analytical ability with the skill to break down issues, propose solutions, and implement change
• Bachelor’s degree in finance/economics/quant field — or equivalent professional experience
• Able to operate independently in a fast-paced environment with high expectations and ownership