Old Mission
Operations Analyst
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About Old Mission
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 composed of naturally curious individuals who thrive in a team environment and constantly strive for improvement.
Old Mission does not seek capital from outside investors, allowing us the flexibility to aggressively invest in our team members and keep them engaged in the firm’s growth.
The Role: Operations Analyst
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.
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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,
- The custom needs of Old Mission’s counter-parties.
- 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,
- External counter-parties.
- Track and coordinate payment for claims with clearing firms and external counter-parties.
- Core hours: 7:15 AM - 5:15 PM (BST).
Requirements
Technical Skills
- Knowledge of European ETF market.
- Prior experience in a trading operations role required.
- Proficient in:
- Python,
- SQL,
- Excel (including VBA).
- Familiarity with Linux is a plus.
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Soft Skills
- 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.
Note: Old Mission is not accepting unsolicited resumes from any staffing/search firms. All resumes submitted by staffing/search firms will be deemed the sole property of Old Mission, and no fee will be paid in the event of a hire.
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