Trading Operations Specialist

About the role

As a Trading Operations Specialist at Eqvilent, you will play a critical role in supporting algorithmic trading activities. Your main tasks will involve monitoring trading operations, executing operational checks, and ensuring compliance in a regulated environment. You will be responsible for maintaining the reliability and safety of trading activities.

You will work within a shift-based schedule that covers European trading hours, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to address any anomalies that arise. Your attention to detail and ability to remain calm under pressure will be essential for timely escalation and problem resolution, making you a key player in the continuous improvement of operational processes.

The salary range for this position is between $51,750 and $86,250, reflecting the level of expertise required.

Who this role suits

• You have a background in finance, economics, mathematics, or a related field.
• You possess at least three years of experience in trading operations, trade support, or market surveillance.
• You are detail-oriented and can remain calm in high-pressure situations.
• You communicate clearly in English and can effectively collaborate with diverse teams.

From the employer

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Capacity planning
• Execute pre- and post-session checks to confirm system readiness and close out procedures
• Monitor intrasession invariants (positions, connectivity, latency, market data consistency, error rates) and promptly escalate deviations
• Follow escalation procedures to involve the right people at the right time when anomalies arise
• Contribute to continuous improvement of anomaly detection quality, incident reaction times, and communication efficiency
• Keep accurate operational records and logs for auditability and learning
• Work in a shift-based schedule covering European trading hours, ensuring reliable market coverage

What We Look For In You:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 3 years in trading operations, trade support, or market surveillance (experience in algo/electronic trading is a plus, but not required)
• Solid understanding of how financial markets and trading systems operate
• High attention to detail and ability to stay calm under pressure
• Comfortable following structured procedures while also spotting where they can be improved
• Clear communicator in English, able to escalate effectively and work with multidisciplinary teams

Why Should You Join Our Team?

• Work at the intersection of algorithmic trading and regulated European markets (MiFID license)
• Join an international team of highly qualified professionals
• Cutting-edge hardware and technology
• Work remotely from anywhere in the world
• Access any of our global offices anytime
• Flexible schedule
• 40 paid days off
• Competitive salary