About Us:
Founded more than 15 years ago and headquartered in Chicago, the DV Group of financial services firms has grown to more than 350 people operating throughout North America and in Europe. Since spinning out of a large brokerage firm in 2016, DV Trading has rapidly scaled as an independent proprietary trading firm utilizing its own capital, trading strategies, and risk management methodologies to provide liquidity to worldwide financial markets and hedging opportunities to commodity producers and users. Now, DV group affiliates include two broker dealers, a cryptocurrency market making firm, and a bourgeoning investment adviser. This role will help support a team of traders and portfolio managers with a Chicago focused presence.
Overview:
We are hiring a trade desk support analyst to join our group's IT department to handle first and second level support of service requests/incidents in a professional and timely manner.
Production support and customer service are the most important aspects of this role.
Responsibilities:
Monitoring and alerting critical trading system environments
Proactive identification and resolution of production issues
Development of tools and driving efficiency/stability improvements/automation with scripting
Troubleshooting of complex systems issues
Required:
2-4 years of experience in the trading industry
Strong working knowledge of UNIX environment/Unix command
Basic database knowledge (MySQL)
Understanding of FIX protocol
Strong scripting knowledge - Python/Bash
Preferred:
Experience using Jira as a ticket/work request system
Experience using Grafana/InfluxDB/Icinga
Linux desktop support experience
Network troubleshooting and analysis experience
Skills needed
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential
Ability to switch and track various ongoing tasks and issues is required
Attention to detail in problem solving
Ability to work under pressure within a dynamic trading environment
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
Annual compensation range $90,000 - $120,000 base + discretionary bonus opportunity
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