We are seeking an experienced Trading Operations Specialist to assist the company in executing trading strategies and ensuring the effective risk management of trading activities. This role involves overseeing pre-trade, live, and post-trade monitoring, stress testing algorithms, implementing kill functionality, monitoring market abuse, and raising red flags to senior management and compliance as necessary
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Deploy and execute the company's trading strategy effectively, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives
- Have access to and oversee the implementation of the kill switch to manage and mitigate trading risks promptly
- Lead a first-line team responsible for owning and managing trading risks, including stress testing algorithms and monitoring trade executions
- Conduct pre-trade reviews to assess and approve trading strategies and positions before execution
- Monitor trades in real-time and review open positions to make informed decisions and adjustments as needed
- Raise red flags to the CEO, compliance team, and relevant stakeholders for immediate action and resolution
- Liaise with regulators on compliance matters where necessary
- Collaborate with the trading desk to ensure smooth and efficient trading operations while adhering to risk management protocols
What We Look For In You:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field
- 5+ years of proven experience in trading operations, risk management, and market surveillance within the financial industry
- Strong understanding of trading strategies, algorithms, risk metrics, and market dynamics
- Excellent analytical skills and the ability to assess and manage trading risks in real-time
- Proficiency in using trading platforms, automated monitoring tools, and risk management software
- Effective communication and decision-making skills to lead and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
Why Should You Join Our Team?
- Work at the intersection of algorithmic trading and regulated European markets (MiFID license)
- Join an international team of highly qualified professionals
- Cutting-edge hardware and technology
- Onsite work at our Malta office with flexible office visits or relocation to Malta is required
- Access any of our global offices anytime
- Flexible schedule
- 40 paid days off
- Competitive salary
