# Operations Analyst

**Company:** [Geneva Trading](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/geneva-trading)
**Location:** Chicago, IL
**Role:** Data Analytics
**Salary:** $90k – $120k/yr
**Experience:** 2+ years
**Skills:** Python, pandas, NumPy, SQL, SQL Server, Excel, AI Tools, LLMs
**Posted:** 2026-07-08

> Operations Analyst responsible for daily trading reconciliations, invoice management, workflow automation using AI and Python, analytical modeling, and liaising with traders, clearing firms, and accounting in a fast-paced trading environment. Requires 2+ years financial services experience, STEM bachelor's, advanced Excel, and SQL.

## Job Description

## What You'll Do

- Perform daily trading reconciliations and other post-trade activities, including investigating and identifying the root cause of trade breaks.
- Manage monthly invoice reconciliation with exchanges, clearing firms, and other counterparties.
- Develop a strong understanding of our proprietary systems to proactively identify and resolve issues.
- Liaise between clearing firms and traders. Overseeing the execution of position, trade, and cash transfers.
- Model, analyze, and optimize existing and new tools.
- Leverage AI tools to enhance automation, streamline workflows, and improve data processing efficiency.
- Assist in the development and implementation of analytical models to provide insight into the firm’s various trading activities.
- Work directly with traders and senior management on escalated operational issues.
- Partner with our accounting department to ensure that they receive detailed reconciliation reports.
- Manage external vendor relationships.
- Manage ad hoc projects and requests on a day-to-day basis.

## What You'll Need

- BS degree in a STEM-related field of study with a solid academic record required.
- Proactive and self-motivated.
- Proven ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in high-pressure situations to meet demanding deadlines.
- 2+ years’ experience - financial services experience is required.
- Experience utilizing modern AI tools, Large Language Models (LLMs), or basic Python-based data libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy) to build automated workflows or analyze large datasets is highly desirable.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.
- Experience with SQL/SQL Server is strongly desired.
- Desire to work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and entrepreneurial environment.
- Ability to troubleshoot, research, and resolve complex issues.
- Solid understanding of traditional financial markets.

## Benefits and Compensation

Base Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000 + Eligible for performance based bonus
The final salary determination will be dependent on the successful candidate's skills, experience, education, and qualifications. Beyond the base salary, our full-time employees receive a competitive total rewards package, including a comprehensive benefits program.

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