Trade Support Engineer

Valkyrie TradingChicago, IL

$87,500 - $145,000 / year

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Overview

Schedule

Alternate-schedule

Full-time

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

On-site

Compensation

$87,500-$145,000/year

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Vacation

Job Description

What You’ll Do:

As a Trade Support Engineer, you'll sit on the front line of our trading operations, working shoulder-to-shoulder with traders, developers, and quantitative researchers to keep the production trading environment healthy, stable, and fast. This is a hands-on, high-impact role: when the markets are open, you are our first line of defense.

Day to day, you will:

Monitor the production trading environment and respond to alerts in real time.
Triage, resolve, or escalate technical incidents under time pressure (Level 1/Level 2).
Deploy and configure proprietary and third-party trading applications.
Investigate trade and position breaks, and support back-office operations such as trade capture and reconciliation.
Assist with risk and compliance reporting.
Occasional handling of datacenter and trading desk hardware.
Write scripts to automate repetitive workflows and accelerate your own troubleshooting.
Collaborate closely with traders, clearing firms, exchanges, and vendor partners to meet business objectives.

Because this role covers the trading day end to end, it includes early market-open coverage and participation in an on-call / weekend rotation.

What You’ll Get

Competitive salaries and performance bonuses
Top-tier medical and dental coverage
Relocation assistance packages
Generous vacation policy
Training opportunities and continuing education
Catered lunch, snacks, and beverages
Group outings and company parties
Casual dress environment

Salary range

$87,500-145,000
Senior-level candidates will be eligible for a base salary of $145,000-177,500
This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Our Vision

Valkyrie’s vision is to be an organization where curious, driven, and innovative people are able to compete and win in the world’s most competitive landscape – the financial markets. Daily competition in the financial markets provides the ideal arena to push ourselves further as we are ever striving to grow, improve, and win. We recognize that there are extraordinary opportunities to be had every day, and by exploring, collaborating, and building, we can accomplish remarkable results together.

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FAQs About Trade Support Engineer Jobs at Valkyrie Trading

What is the work location for this position at Valkyrie Trading?

This job at Valkyrie Trading is located in Chicago, IL, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.

What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Valkyrie Trading?

Candidates can expect a pay range of $87,500 and $145,000 per year.

What employment applies to this position at Valkyrie Trading?

Valkyrie Trading lists this position under the following employment categories:

Alternate-schedule
Full-time

What experience level is required for this role at Valkyrie Trading?

Valkyrie Trading is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.

What benefits are offered by Valkyrie Trading for this role?

Valkyrie Trading offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Paid Vacation, Career Development, Tuition/Education Assistance, and Health & Wellness Programs for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.

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