Trade Support Specialist - Middle Office
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Salary$100k – $125k
LocationChicago
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience3+ yrs
DepartmentFICC Options
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedJun 18, 2026 · 4mo ago
Verified live11h ago
May no longer be actively hiring
Posted by the company on Jun 18, 202653% of this company's open roles have been listed for 90+ days
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Strong interest in, and working knowledge of equities and derivatives
Experience with Version Control, Git, Python, Cron, Linux
Proven experience automating or improving workflows using Python
3+ years of experience in the front office, middle office, back office, or risk management roles working with exchange-traded and over-the-counter products and derivatives
Substantial prior interaction with the front office and senior management in an active trading environment
Bachelor's degree in computer science, finance, economics, math, or another quantitative field or material equivalent exposure
Demonstrated ability to work independently
Demonstrated ability to analyze problems and synthesize and implement solutions
Skills
Git
Python
Cron
Linux
Version Control
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Short term disability
Long term disability
Life insurance
Ad&d insurance
Health savings accounts
Flexible spending accounts
About the company
DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world. We value autonomy and the ability to quickly pivot to capture opportunities, so we operate using our own capital and trading at our own risk.
Headquartered in Chicago with offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, we trade a variety of asset classes including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities and Energy across all major global markets. We have also leveraged our expertise and technology to expand into three non-traditional strategies: real estate, venture capital and cryptoassets.
We operate with respect, curiosity and open minds. The people who thrive here share our belief that it’s not just what we do that matters–it’s how we do it. DRW is a place of high expectations, integrity, innovation and a willingness to challenge consensus.
About the role
As a Trade Support Specialist, you’ll provide middle office support to a group of trading desks based in Chicago. This is an opportunity to solve challenging problems while working closely with experienced traders, researchers and software engineers to optimize operational workflow and use the right tools and technology for the job.
Responsibilities:
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Provide operational and technical support for the firm’s equity options trading desks
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Trade capture for all products related to the desks’ activity: futures/futures options, equities/equity options, index options
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Trade and position reconciliation with the firm’s clearing houses and brokers
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Daily P&L calculation and substantiation
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Working knowledge and experience in derivatives
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Gain mastery of the firm’s proprietary trade capture, inventory management, treasury management, and risk management systems necessary to support the desks’ activity
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Act as process owner for current functionality and provide critical support and advice regarding needed enhancements to technology, workflows, and processes:
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Gain a strong understanding of traders’ risk management tools and provide support for related traders’ needs
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Upgrade and support traders’ tools to effectively utilize technologies and tools that are firm standard
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Interface with technology to improve tools where they fall short of meeting the desks’ needs
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Adopt, integrate, and promote new technology as it becomes available
Requirements:
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Strong interest in, and working knowledge of equities and derivatives
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Experience with Version Control, Git, Python, Cron, Linux
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Proven experience automating or improving workflows using Python
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3+ years of experience in the front office, middle office, back office, or risk management roles working with exchange-traded and over-the-counter products and derivatives
•
Substantial prior interaction with the front office and senior management in an active trading environment
•
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, finance, economics, math, or another quantitative field or material equivalent exposure
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Demonstrated ability to work independently
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Demonstrated ability to analyze problems and synthesize and implement solutions
Benefits
The annual base salary range for this position is $100,000 to $150,000 depending on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and relevant skill set. The position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, DRW offers a comprehensive suite of employee benefits including group medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance, 401k (with discretionary employer match), short and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts.
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