Automation Analyst (Python)

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Austin, TX, USA
In-Office
Junior
Information Technology • Financial Services
The Role
Develop and maintain Python-based automation tools, database workflows, and system integrations for trading operations. Automate data review, reconciliation, and post-trade controls; troubleshoot production issues; document use cases; and collaborate with traders, operations analysts, and developers to improve workflows and systems. The role requires strong Python and SQL skills, quantitative problem-solving, clear communication, and the ability to translate complex operational problems into practical solutions.
Summary Generated by Built In

Virtu is a leading financial firm that leverages cutting-edge technology to offer liquidity to the global markets and innovative, transparent trading solutions to our clients. As a market maker, Virtu provides deep liquidity that helps to create more efficient markets around the world. Our market structure expertise, broad diversification, and execution technology enables us to provide competitive bids and offers in over 19,000 securities, at over 235 venues, in 36 countries worldwide.

Our Automation team is looking to hire an Analyst to help spearhead efforts that will greatly improve upon our ever-increasing workflows and systems. The ideal candidate will be an automation enthusiast and passionate about problem solving through programming

As part of this role, you'll be immersed in the firm's trading operations systems, working alongside operations analysts, traders and developers to architect solutions that are intuitive, maintainable and most importantly, simplified. Key responsibilities will be to apply your technical expertise to develop tools that simplify daily operational trading tasks, automate data review and reconciliation, and architect new systems and controls that enhance the robustness of the firm’s post trade processes.  

No finance experience is necessary; we're looking for a self-starter who is a technologist at heart, interested in learning the mechanics of trading, and has a genuine drive toward efficiency. 

THE ROLE

  • Build, maintain and refine workflows involving our multiple databases and system API's  
  • Serve as point of contact for triaging and debugging
  • Act as process owner and document all use cases
  • Collaborate closely with trading operations team to identify creative solutions that rely on automation of their tasks
  • Manage the balance of work between longer term goals and immediate production workflows; to ensure progress is made on important initiatives and that the team is supported

THE CANDIDATE

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • Strong working knowledge of Python; experience with Pandas a strong plus 
  • Strong working knowledge of SQL
  • 2+ years of working experience preferred but talented graduates will be considered
  • Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to collaborate with others
  • The ability to translate complex problems into practical working solutions
  • Outstanding quantitative problem‐solving skills
  • The ability to communicate information precisely and with agility
  • A "physicalizer"; a person who identifies issues and creates solutions without rigid direction or fanfare

THE PROCESS

After passing an application screening, candidates will be sent an online programming test via email from a service called HackerRank. This is to gain an understanding of the candidate's coding ability. We look forward to meeting you!
Virtu Financial is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming you for who you are and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • Strong working knowledge of Python
  • Strong working knowledge of SQL
  • Experience with Pandas
  • Two or more years of working experience
  • Leadership skills and ability to collaborate with others
  • Ability to translate complex problems into practical working solutions
  • Outstanding quantitative problem-solving skills
  • Ability to communicate information precisely and with agility

Virtu Financial Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Virtu Financial and has not been reviewed or approved by Virtu Financial.

  • Healthcare Strength Feedback suggests core coverage is comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life, and disability. Official materials and third‑party overviews consistently describe strong health-related protections.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Generous PTO alongside paid holidays, sick and bereavement leave, and parental/family leave are highlighted across multiple overviews. These time‑off elements form a notable part of the package.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Perks such as free meals/snacks, commuter benefits, gym access, and occasional onsite services (e.g., massages, haircuts) enhance the day‑to‑day experience. Availability of these amenities is emphasized particularly in certain offices.

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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
822 Employees
Year Founded: 2008

What We Do

Virtu is a leading financial firm that leverages cutting edge technology to deliver liquidity to the global markets and innovative, transparent trading solutions to our clients. We combine our market structure expertise and execution technology to provide deep liquidity and competitive bids and offers in over 19,000 securities, at over 235 venues in 36 countries and unrivaled execution technology to our clients, while creating more efficient and stable markets worldwide. We strongly believe that transparency enables market participants to make better, more informed decisions while making markets more efficient. We strictly adhere to our core set of client values with each and every trade: Transparency, Reliability & Virtue.

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