Operations Analyst, Cryptoassets, London

Posted 13 Days Ago
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London, Greater London, England
Hybrid
1-3 Years Experience
Fintech • Financial Services
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The Role
The Operations Analyst at Cumberland will manage daily operations for the cryptoasset trading business, optimize reconciliation and settlement processes, monitor pending settlements, and identify opportunities for technology upgrades and automation. The role requires collaborating with internal teams and external exchanges while providing operational and administrative support.
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Cumberland - a DRW Company is the cryptoasset arm of DRW, established in 2014 after early interest in cryptoassets and their underlying technology. Today, Cumberland is a global leader in cryptoassets, uniquely positioned between the traditional financial markets and the cryptoasset ecosystem. From our offices around the world, we provide 24-hour access to a wide array of cryptoassets while helping the crypto ecosystem grow and evolve in a responsible, sustainable way.

As an Operations Analyst in our London office, you’ll help manage the day-to-day operations of our cryptoasset trading business. You will work closely with a variety of internal teams and external counterparties and exchanges to efficiently manage daily workflows and continually refine operational procedures. 

What you’ll do: 

  • Provide operational support for cryptoasset trading business, with an emphasis on optimizing reconciliation and post-trade settlement procedures
  • Collaborate with internal cash management and operations teams to maintain optimal cash reserves for settlements and platform funding
  • Monitor pending settlements and liaise with counterparties and exchanges as needed to reduce settlement risk
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement, technology upgrades and automation
  • Utilize technology skills (Excel, VBA, Python or other programming background) to automate operational processes and perform analysis on large data sets
  • Provide timely response to counterparty inquiries and requests for settlement information
  • Provide additional administrative support to the team as needed

What we’re looking for: 

  • Very strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
  • Prior settlements and/or trading reconciliation experience; previous experience with Cryptoassets preferred
  • Proficiency in Excel (VBA experience a big plus); previous experience working with other tools and/or programming languages for automation and process improvement also highly preferred
  • Experience dealing with money transfers/wires and banking platforms with an ability to understand and minimize costs related to overnight funding
  • Solid understanding of financial product clearing and settlement processes
  • Previous experience working in fast-paced, high-pressure environment
  • High sense of urgency and dedication to efficiency
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and complete assigned tasks and projects autonomously
  • Ability to provide support in off hours, as needed, to ensure operational continuity in a 24/7 business
  • Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree


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HQ: Chicago, IL
1,825 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 1992

What We Do

A diversified trading firm that utilizes our own capital and trades at our own risk. We bring sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to solve complex problems in markets around the world and across many asset classes. We are motivated to compete at the highest level and commit to operate with respect, curiosity and an open mind.

Why Work With Us

The DRW approach is simple: tenure, experience and titles don’t matter as much as ideas, execution and results. We believe in creating opportunity to take on more complex problems, more interesting projects and more specialized skills. It’s a results-driven environment where friendships grow and respect is the norm.

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