Maintain and monitor the production trading environment
Respond to alerts and resolve or escalate technical issues
Deploy and configure proprietary and 3rd party applications
Collaborate closely with traders, clearing firms, exchanges, and vendor partners to meet business objectives
Help produce operations solutions by automating workflows
Support back-office operations like trade capture and reconciliation
Assist with risk and compliance reporting

2+ years of full-time, professional experience in a Trade Support, Operations, or similar role
Demonstrate experience interfacing with exchanges and clearing firms
Strong familiarity with exchange-traded derivatives and the trade lifecycle
Strong proficiency with both Windows and Linux operating systems, comfortable in desktop and command-line environments
Solid scripting skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) to automate tasks and analyze data
Knowledge of order entry and market data protocols (e.g., FIX, FIXP, MDP3, BOE, ITCH)
Familiarity with data formats like JSON, XML, and Parquet
Ability to manage shifting priorities and perform under pressure
Strong communication skills with a focus on resolving uncertainty and collaborating with multiple teams
Detail-oriented with a strong focus on documentation
Ability to work on-site in our Chicago office
Ability to lift 50lbs
Must have valid, ongoing, unrestricted authorization to work in the United States without the need for employer-sponsored or self-initiated immigration filings

On-site — Chicago

Salary range: $132,000 – $177,000 a year
This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus
Must be able to lift 50lbs
On-site work required in Chicago office
Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship

Valkyrie Trading is hiring a TradeOps Engineer