EQD and Commodities Futures Trading Desk Specialist from Innova Solutions

Innova Solutions has a client that is immediately hiring for an Equity Derivatives & Commodities Futures Trading Desk Specialist

Position type: Contract
Duration: 6 months
Location: New York City, NY (HYBRID 2-3 DAYS/WK ONSITE)

Equity Derivatives & Commodities Futures Trading Desk Specialist
Notes: Mid-level role supporting an EQD & Commodities Future Trading Desk. Must have experience in Equity Derivatives and/or Commodities, along with willing to provide support to traders. It would be a huge plus if the candidate has experience with the Murex/Calypso or equivalent trading systems.

Will be working a hybrid scheduled onsite in NYC (2-3 days per week onsite)

Major Responsibilities:

• Day-to-Day trade support for the Equities Derivatives/Commodities trading desk, closely interacting with traders executing and risk managing complex derivative products.
• Troubleshooting support issues and provide highly active support in the resolution of problems for the trading desk, manage communications to the desk regarding platform issues and resolutions.
• Ensuring accurate trade capture, event processing, representation of positions, PL & risk exposures in risk management systems.
• Liaising with global Tech and Ops counterparts on a variety of strategic initiatives - representing the business interests by providing expertise across products & systems, testing new technology rollouts, and driving enhancements to existing systems and processes
• Performing reconciliation processes across systems to help system upgrades and maintain various systems connectivity to ensure smooth trading desk activities.
• Learn and adapt quickly to the fast-changing desk operations. E.g., New products implementation
• Technical documentation of system requirements/solutions and maintaining support run book for Production issues.

Required Qualifications:

• College degree required.
• Academic background in a STEM discipline such as Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or Financial Engineering
• Analytical background including an understanding of applied Math, Probability and Statistics.
• At least 2-4 years of experience with developing solutions for Equity Derivatives/Commodities lines of business (i.e., Futures, Total return swaps, Vanilla options, Exotic options, Equity swaps, etc.). Prior experience must include experience with: Utilizing risk management systems to identify and resolve booking errors and technology issues pertaining to trade bookings and subsequent front-to-back flows.
• A thorough understanding of market data conventions and ability to understand the interpret market data provider specifications.
• Ability to multitask several ongoing issues. This involves the ability to assess priority and make appropriate decisions quickly and effectively.
• Experience working on a trading floor supporting mission critical applications.
• Experience working with Job scheduling applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Fundamental understanding of database modeling and ETL type applications
• Effective interpersonal skills and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated and directed, with the ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong analytical skills to understand a broad set of sophisticated cross-asset products and complex end-to-end workflows.
• Geared towards process improvement, system enhancement and automation.
• Unix/Linux knowledge
• Advanced excel skills is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of JIRA for issue and project tracking

Nice to have Qualifications:

• Murex/Calypso, Bloomberg, or equivalent experience
• Database & SQL experience

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.

PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range*: $75 - $85/hr w2
*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

Recent Recognitions:

• Named One of America's Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024
• Named One of the Best Companies to Work For by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)
• One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
• One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
• Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
• One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
• AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications

Website: https://www.innovasolutions.com/

Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at or (770) 493-5588. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b.
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