OTC Operations Analyst
About Lakeside Trading:
Lakeside Trading is a proprietary trading group located in the Chicago Board of Trade building. Our continued focus on price discovery, market structure, and risk management, through the latest technological solutions, has allowed us to grow and compete in global futures markets.
About the Role:
We are seeking a competitive and highly motivated individual to join our Quantitative trading team. Upon joining Lakeside Trading, you will operate our over-the-counter market in support of the trading team. You will gain experience in the fundamentals of futures market making, researching trading opportunities, providing unique and data-driven insights, pricing models and trading strategies, and playing a critical role in the profitability of the team.
Job Specifics:
Work Schedule: Full-time, in person, with a focus on market hours
Responsibilities:
- Operate the over-the-counter trading desk, providing support to the trading team
- Maintain constant communication with counterparties to ensure updated pricing
- Ensure that accurate trading information is represented within the trading book by confirming deals with counterparties on a daily basis
- Monitor and verify exchange-traded positions and limits
- Reconcile the Company’s position to nightly financial statements
- Analyze over-the-counter markets to provide actionable insights for the team
Job Qualifications:
- BS or MS in Computer Science, Finance, Math, Economics, or related quantitative field
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of futures market pricing and a strong interest in trading
- Strong typing, communication, and interpersonal skills with a strong attention to detail
- Aptitude for math, data analytics, statistics, and critical thinking with exceptional problem-solving skills
- Competitive and highly motivated
- Experience in R and Python is a plus
- Legal authorization to work in the United States (we will not sponsor individuals for employment authorization for this job opening)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
Compensation package:
Schedule:
Ability to Commute:
- Chicago, IL 60604 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Chicago, IL 60604: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person