Clearing Associate

Jump Trading Group is committed to world class research. We empower exceptional talents in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science to seek scientific boundaries, push through them, and apply cutting edge research to global financial markets. Our culture is unique. Constant innovation requires fearlessness, creativity, intellectual honesty, and a relentless competitive streak. We believe in winning together and unlocking unique individual talent by incenting collaboration and mutual respect. At Jump, research outcomes drive more than superior risk adjusted returns. We design, develop, and deploy technologies that change our world, fund start-ups across industries, and partner with leading global research organizations and universities to solve problems.

### What You’ll Do: - Perform daily clearing functions, including trade capture, lifecycle management, reconciliation, and resolving breaks across venues and products. - Facilitate smooth operations by working directly with trading teams, clearing brokers, exchanges, and internal stakeholders across Technology, Finance, and Operations. - Identify opportunities to improve processes and workflows while assisting with developing and maintaining detailed procedural documentation. - Execute additional operational duties as needed to support the business.

### Skills You'll Need: - Experience: 2+ years in a related operational role, preferably in financial services. Familiarity with post-trade lifecycles (Equities, Treasuries, Futures, FX, or Options) is ideal. - Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, v-lookups) is required. Python and SQL skills are a strong plus. Genuine curiosity about data and technology, and utilising new tools proactively to work smarter. - Knowledge: Familiarity with exchange connectivity, clearing systems, and trading infrastructure is advantageous. - Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills, process improvement experience, and the ability to handle large data volumes accurately under time constraints. - Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate globally and interface with internal and external contacts. - Adaptability: Composure during stressful situations, strong judgment in dynamic environments, and a proactive approach to decision-making. - Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field with a STEM background with a strong interest in Finance.

### Benefits include: - Private Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance - Travel Medical Insurance - Group Pension Scheme - Group Life Assurance and Income Protection Schemes - Paid Parental Leave - Parking and Commuter Benefits

Jump Trading LLC is a proprietary trading firm specializing in algorithmic and high-frequency trading strategies across futures, options, cryptocurrency, and equities markets worldwide. The company employs traders, engineers, and researchers to develop advanced models, tools, and systems for global trading. It operates as a registered broker-dealer and member of exchanges like CME Group and NYSE.