Operations Analyst, Project Team | Experienced Hire

Overview

Once on the desk you will join a growing team within the Operations department, focusing on project coordination for the operations department of Susquehanna’s European companies. Working closely with other operations team and traders you will have the opportunity to build an excellent knowledge of the range of products traded by Susquehanna and the workings of international markets in which we operate.

As a key member of the growing team, you will assist with the setup and launch of new markets and/or trading strategies, coordinating across departments, and identifying operational requirements and system changes to support the trading business.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a keen interest in the financial markets to gain exposure within a true front office environment.

Problem Solver: You enjoy solving puzzles and love when you discover a solution to difficult problems. You’re not afraid to discuss ideas and work with others to find the optimal solution when faced with challenges within a fast-paced environment.

Quick Thinker: You enjoy a fast-paced environment. When a trader query comes your way, you thrive in locating information and delivering it as efficiently as possible.

Communicator: When working with all the different teams within trading operations you are not afraid to express your thoughts and ideas to create more efficiency across all desks within the life cycle of the trade.

Curious: You’re eager to find out more about what it’s like to work in the Finance sector, and specifically Trading Operations within a true front office environment. Have a passion and identifiable interest in the financial markets and current affairs

What you’ll be doing:

Ongoing responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Business Analysis

• Identify all stakeholders of business request.
• Provide visibility into deliveries.
• Manage and set expectations.
• Confirm goals and objectives with business and expected delivery timeframe.
• Keep long term business objectives and direction in sight.
• Escalate with stakeholder when other priorities begin to impact roadmap.
• Work with technology teams to collect requirements with goal to satisfying business needs

Project Management:

• Identify goal & scope (i.e. list of in-scope / out-of-scope items) of a specific project.
• Confirm with stakeholders what criteria will be used to consider the project complete.
• Prepare, monitor, and update project plans for stakeholders
• Escalate early to stakeholders when issues or risks arise.
• Identify milestones and dependencies on other groups or external parties.
• Coordinate between teams.
• Provide status updates to stakeholders.
• Ownership of delivery of requirements.

What we’re looking for

• 3rd level degree preferably in a business, finance or engineering related discipline is desirable.
• Some industry experience within a similar operations role – fund accounting, middle office, trade support, settlements. Supporting projects in these roles is desirable. For example, experience with onboards of new business, fund launches or working on regulatory projects.
• Attention to detail and good organizational skills are essential. High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office particularly Excel. Some exposure to VBA/SQL and python an advantage.
• Strong communicator (verbal and written). Able to interact with all levels and departments within the company.
• Experience using Jira and Confluence to manage workflows and document requirements.
• Ability to work under pressure and multi-task.
• Ambitious and self-motivated, not afraid to ask questions and use own initiative.
• Effective problem solving and analytical skills; including effective troubleshooting in a fast paced, time critical environment.
• Knowledge of and an interest in financial markets.
• Understanding of the trade life cycle is advantageous.

Susquehanna does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or search firms. Any resume or referral submitted in the absence of a signed agreement will become the property of Susquehanna and no fee will be paid.

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