*Please note, the first step in our recruitment process will be to complete two, short online assessments if your application is chosen*
About Us:
Overview:
- Act as primary support for the trading desks, handling ad-hoc queries from traders and stakeholders
- Perform daily PnL reconciliation and reporting, investigating and resolving discrepancies
- Monitor pricing and risk, identifying and escalating issues where necessary
- Serve as the first point of contact for operational and trade-related issues
- Investigate breaks across internal systems, brokers, and exchanges, coordinating with relevant teams to resolve them
- Contribute to process improvements and controls to reduce manual work and operational risk
- Work on data-driven projects to improve reporting, transparency, and operational efficiency
Requirements:
- 0–2+ years of experience in trading, operations, or a data-focused role
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Finance, Accounting or Data Science
- Strong attention to detail and ability to debug issues across data, systems, and workflows
- Strong Excel skills
- Hands-on experience using Python and/or SQL to work with and analyze data
- Interest in trading and energy markets
- Ability to stay organized and effective in a fast-paced, real-time environment
- Strong communication skills and confidence interacting with traders and stakeholders
- Experience with or interest in automating workflows
DV is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. Only search firms with valid, written agreements with DV should submit resumes in response to DV’s posted positions. All resumes submitted by search firms to DV via e-mail, the Internet, personal delivery, facsimile, or any other method without a valid written agreement shall be deemed the sole property of DV, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by DV. DV is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Skills Required
- 0-2+ years of experience in trading, operations, or a data-focused role
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Finance, Accounting or Data Science
- Strong attention to detail and ability to debug issues across data, systems, and workflows
- Strong Excel skills
- Hands-on experience using Python and/or SQL to work with and analyze data
- Interest in trading and energy markets
- Ability to stay organized and effective in a fast-paced, real-time environment
- Strong communication skills and confidence interacting with traders and stakeholders
- Experience with or interest in automating workflows
DV Trading Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about DV Trading and has not been reviewed or approved by DV Trading.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Compensation structures are described as performance-linked with clear rewards for individual contributions. Feedback suggests a lucrative, competitive environment for traders, quants, and software engineers when performance aligns.
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Flexible Benefits — Benefits are portrayed as solid and standard for a financial-services employer, including flexible vacation practices in some postings. Descriptions point to a package that covers multiple needs without excessive complexity.
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Retirement Support — Mentions of retirement matching indicate support for long-term financial planning. While specifics are not always provided, the inclusion of matching is viewed favorably.
DV Trading Insights
What We Do
Founded more than 15 years ago and headquartered in Chicago, the DV Group of financial services firms has grown to more than 350+ people operating throughout North America and in Europe. Since spinning out of a large brokerage firm in 2016, DV Trading has rapidly scaled as an independent proprietary trading firm utilizing its own capital, trading strategies, and risk management methodologies to provide liquidity to worldwide financial markets and hedging opportunities to commodity producers and users. Now, DV group affiliates include two broker dealers, a cryptocurrency market making firm, and a bourgeoning investment adviser. We invest in exceptional individuals and empower them to realize their goals and make a lasting positive impact on our organization. Engaging a diverse group of talented people from different cultural, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds helps provide us with a competitive advantage that drives our success.
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