Technical Operations Analyst

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May 9

🌽 Illinois – Remote

Although this job is listed in Illinois, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

💵 $100k - $170k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

⚙️ Operations

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XR Trading

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XR Trading is a proprietary market-making firm with offices in Chicago, New York and London. XR provides liquidity in a wide range of financial instruments and asset classes. We add value to the markets in which we participate by integrating technology with trading effectively and employing a quantitative approach to automated market-making. To respond quickly to a constantly evolving market, our team members — traders, quants, and software engineers — work closely together in an open, collaborative environment. Our approach allows us to leverage successful strategies across a multitude of products and exchanges. Our success begins with talented individuals — and is maintained and driven by a united team effort.

51 - 200 employees

📋 Description

• Oversee the operation and maintenance of our trading systems, guaranteeing continuity and stability in our production trading environment • Develop automation tools to streamline operational processes, reducing overhead and enhancing efficiency • Triage, prioritize and troubleshoot complex network and systems issues, ranging from low-level hardware to in-house software applications • Work with development to improve the operational stability and functionality of existing and new trading systems • Coordinate, plan, and execute firm-wide changes within a global change management framework • Understand and account for the needs of all stakeholders • On call coverage in a team rotation • Support other key initiatives as the business dictates

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree preferably in a technical area such as computer science or engineering • Exceptional communication and collaboration skills • Extremely proficient in Python development, including aspects of application requirements, design, implementation and deployment • A self-motivated personality with a passion for solving complex problems • Proficient in Linux • Strong organizational skills, ability to effectively plan and prioritize • Understanding of networking concepts such as DNS, HTTP, TCP/IP, UDP, multicast and related protocols • Can demonstrate a high level of initiative and the ability to quickly build trust with trading and technology

🏖️ Benefits

• 100% Employer-Paid Medical Coverage • Dental Coverage • Health Savings Account • $50,000 Life Insurance Policy • Short-term Disability Insurance • Long-term Disability Insurance • Employee Assistance Program • Flexible Spending Accounts • Dental Vision • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan • XR matches 50 cents to every dollar employee contributes • Pre-tax Transit Benefits • $50 stipend for each month • Annual reimbursement for bike sharing programs • Paid Time Off • Generous Annual Vacation and Sick Time • Maternity, Paternity and Adoptive Parent Leave • Continued Education Tuition Reimbursement for relevant Undergraduate and Graduate School • 100% reimbursement for successful completion of qualifying Certificate Programs, CFA Exams, and Single Courses • Anniversary Program • 5 Years of Employment: 2 additional PTO days and a long-weekend trip for two to a local resort of your choice • 10 & 20 Years of Employment: 6-Week Paid Sabbatical • 15 Years of Employment: 3 additional PTO days and a long-weekend trip for two to a global destination of your choice • Option to Work Fully-Remote • Regularly Scheduled Company Sponsored Lunch • Access to Building Gym • Regular Corporate Events • Book Club