Operations Analyst

Old Mission is a global proprietary trading firm that leverages state-of-the-art technology and research to identify and execute profitable trading strategies across multiple asset classes around the world. Our offices in Chicago, New York, and London are all composed of naturally-curious individuals who thrive in a team environment and constantly strive for improvement. About the Position We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Operations Analyst to support the day-to-day operational needs of our sales and trading desks. In this role, you will work closely with traders, sales teams, operations professionals, and clearing firms to contribute to the continued growth of our ETF trading business. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of the European ETF market structure—including clearing and settlement processes—as well as technical programming capabilities. Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving are essential for success in this role. Responsibilities • Anticipate and action trades that may fail to match, fail to deliver, and/or be at risk of buy in. • Recommend solutions to traders and sales to cover fails and buy in risk. • Identify and improve inefficiencies in operational systems. • Build scalable workflows supporting equity clearing and settlement, position and P&L reconciliation, and the custom needs of Old Mission’s counterparties. • Effectively liaise with teams in other regions of the world to support the operational needs related to the long-term growth of trading strategies. • Communicate effectively with various teams including trading, sales, operations, and external counterparties. • Track and coordinate payment for claims with clearing firms and external counterparties. • Core hours of 7:15 AM - 5:15 PM BST Required Skills • Knowledge of European ETF market • Prior experience in a trading operations role required • Proficient in Python, SQL, and Excel (including VBA) • Familiarity with Linux a plus • Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills • Strong attention to detail • Experience working within a global team Benefits and Perks • Competitive salary with discretionary annual bonus • Fully paid private medical, dental, vision with extended coverage and life insurance • Robust Pension Scheme, income protection, and salary exchange • Fully stocked kitchen and free on-site lunch daily • Season Ticket Loan Scheme • Tuition Reimbursement Program • 10 remote days per year • Cycle to Work Scheme Old Mission is not accepting unsolicited resumes from any staffing/search firms. All resumes submitted by staffing/search firms to any employee at Old Mission via-email, the Internet or directly without a valid signed search agreement will be deemed the sole property of Old Mission, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Old Mission.

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