Trading Systems Engineer - Operations in Prediction Markets

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.

As a Trade Systems Engineer, Operations in Prediction Markets you will provide 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:

Act as process owner for current functionality and provide critical support and advice regarding needed enhancements to technology, workflows, and processes:

Gain strong understanding of traders’ individual risk management tools and provide support for related traders’ needs

Upgrade and support traders’ tools to effectively utilize technologies and tools that are firm standard

Interface with technology to improve tools where they fall short of meeting the desks’ needs

Adopt, integrate, and promote new technology as it becomes available

Gain mastery of the firm’s proprietary trade capture, inventory management, treasury management, and risk management systems necessary to support products related to the desks’ activity

Trade and position reconciliation with the firm’s clearing houses, counterparties, and brokers

Daily P&L calculation and substantiation

Provide operational support for the firm’s Prediction Markets desk

Requirements:

Proficient in Python, Git, SQL, Linux (plus)

Experience or working knowledge of options theory and derivatives.

Strong interest or working knowledge and experience in Prediction Markets

The annual base salary range for this position is $100,000 to $165,000 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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