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Trade Support Specialist - Middle Office

Chicago💼 Full-time💰 $100,000–$125,000🗓 2026-08-19 → 2026-09-29

Core

Provide middle office support to equity options trading desks, handling trade capture, reconciliation, and P&L calculation.

Role type

Middle office trade support specialist (derivatives)

Builds

Operational workflows and technology integrations for trading desks

Domain

Financial services, derivatives, equities

Required skills

Python, Git, Linux, Cron, derivatives knowledge, equity options knowledge, workflow automation, trade capture, position reconciliation, P&L calculation

Preferred skills

Risk management tools proficiency, proprietary system mastery, technology integration

Technologies

Python, Git, Linux, Cron

Responsibilities

Provide operational and technical support for equity options trading desks; Perform trade capture for futures, equities, and index options; Execute trade and position reconciliation with clearing houses and brokers; Calculate and substantiate daily P&L; Automate and improve workflows using Python; Act as process owner for technology and workflow enhancements; Interface with technology teams to improve tools; Adopt and integrate new technologies.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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