Market Ops Specialist - Digital Assets Trading
In this Market Ops Specialist role, you will have familiarity with the mechanics of electronic trading, U.S. equity market structure, programming and automation, data analysis, and the support of multifaceted technology systems. You will demonstrate the composure and aptitude required to work effectively in a dynamic, high-pressure trading environment.
This position is best suited for a highly collaborative, team-oriented individual who is passionate about technology and working with data. You’ll work directly with IEX Member firms and other industry participants to expand access and understanding of the IEX market as well as cross functionally with IEX’s product, technology, and regulatory teams.
This job can be located in the New York office or remotely.Â
You are bright, capable, and passionate about our mission of driving fairness and transparency on Wall Street. If you're up for the challenge of juggling multiple priorities within a dynamic, fast-growing technology start-up – come join us!
About You:
•  Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•   Superlative attention to detail
•   Keen interest in technology and desire to grow skills in this area
•   Open-minded and able to quickly acquire new concepts and ideas
•   Self-motivated and comfortable with independently driven work
•   Availability and commitment to accommodate a flexible work schedule and an on-call environment
•   Firm dedication to the core values of IEX – belief in fairness and transparency in the financial markets
What You'll Do:
- Operation of the production trading systems and the support of its Member firms
- Execute and maintain daily operational procedures
- Develop expertise with IEX systems, market functionality, order types and external interfaces
- Design, build, and maintain automation scripts owned by the Digital Assets Trading Market Operations team
- Perform data analysis to support troubleshooting client issues, improving operational efficiency, and managing risk
- Participation in general IEX product development and business development initiatives
- Collaborate with internal teams at IEX – including Technology Operations, Product Management, Development, Quality Assurance, Sales, Compliance, and Regulation
- Participation in industry tests
You Are:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 2+ years of operational experience on a trading desk
- Familiarity with electronic trading, trading systems, and equity market structure a plus
- Interested in picking up Python programming and automation skills
- Ability to acquire Series 7, 57 and Series 63 certifications within 90 days of hiring
- Culture fit requirements (Think Big, Do Good/ Win Together/ Be Gritty/ Invent & Reinvent)
Bonus Points:
- Python programming experience – You’ve thrown some scripts together to automate things you don’t need to spend your time on. Always looking to improve your code and use functions where possible. You get annoyed at manual processes that can be easily automated and do what you can to prevent yourself from being a human keyboard.
- Data analysis experience – Spent time with a data science module like Pandas for Python or a query language like kdb+/q or SQL (We love jupyter notebooks!). You enjoy spending time with large datasets and using your skills to create interesting views.
- Familiarity with a versioning system like Git
- Familiarity with an automation scheduling tool like Rundeck
- Knowledge of micro-market structure, order types, and order book behaviorÂ
Why You Should Apply:
- Comprehensive Benefits
- New hire stock equity (RSUs)
- 401K employer match
- Unlimited PTO
- 100% coverage for medical, dental, and visionÂ
- OneMedical membership
- 16 weeks paid parental leave
- Wellness Benefits
- Flexible workplace
- Employer charity match
- Learning stipend
- Commuter benefits
- Jump Start onboarding program
- Internal mentor program cross-departmentallyÂ
- Friendly and inclusive workplace culture