Radial

Trading Analyst

Radial • $80K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Highly analytical with a strong attention to detail
  • Programming experience, preferably in Python
  • Proficient in writing SQL queries and scripts
  • Solid understanding of market data and corporate actions
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team
  • Familiarity with FIX protocol and electronic execution
  • Experience in equities, futures, and FX markets
  • Capacity to multitask and maintain a near-zero error rate
  • Strong ethical standards and client-focused mindset

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement automated risk and compliance checks for transactions
  • Monitor trade flows to resolve issues and exceptions promptly
  • Collaborate with investment teams and external partners to manage transaction lifecycles
  • Address trade execution problems and reconcile reporting discrepancies
  • Conduct transaction cost analysis and generate reports for trading teams
  • Build and maintain relationships with external vendors and brokers
  • Evaluate and recommend improvements for execution strategies
  • Assist with valuation procedures and compliance with corporate actions
  • Compile responses to investor due diligence requests

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with a collegial team
  • Opportunities for professional development and learning
  • Access to a robust technology stack including Python and SQL
  • Engagement with diverse financial instruments across multiple markets
  • Focus on ethical practices and client-first operations
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

  • Help design and implement automated risk and compliance checks, to ensure transactions and holdings are in line with investment guidelines, client expectations, and regulatory requirements (including the identification of SEC and/or CFTC filing obligations)
  • Monitor trade flow and handle issues and exceptions in-flight
  • Collaborate with the investment team, operations, brokers, and the fund administrator to ensure flawless implementation of the entire lifecycle of each transaction, from order generation through settlement
  • Handle trade execution problems, reconcile differences in reporting and manage settlement issues
  • Perform transaction cost analysis and generate reports for the members of the trading and investment teams, and participate in best execution meetings.
  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with external vendors, prime brokers, fund administrator, etc
  • Evaluate execution strategies and make recommendations for improvements in trade implementation
  • Assist with valuation and pricing procedures, corporate action processing (including proxies as necessary) and data integrity monitoring
  • Assist in compiling responses to investor due diligence requests relating to trading and operations

Requirements

  • Candidate must be highly analytical, with an impeccable eye for detail
  • Programming experience (we are a Python shop, but are always open to the right tool for the right job)
  • Experience with databases and writing of SQL queries and scripts
  • Solid knowledge of market data, including real-time feeds, reference data, security masters, corporate actions, etc.
  • Ability to work independently, but also as a part of a small, but highly collegial and efficient team
  • Knowledge of the FIX protocol, electronic execution strategies and market microstructure
  • Experience with equities, futures, and FX markets
  • Ability to handle time pressure, multitask and perform with near-zero error rate
  • Be highly ethical and trustworthy with a team-first mindset, always acting in the best interest of our clients

About Radial

Radial is a leading provider of e-commerce technology and operations solutions for retailers and brands. The company offers a range of services, including order management, payment processing, fraud detection, and customer care. Radial's solutions are designed to help retailers and brands improve their online shopping experiences, increase sales, and reduce costs. The company serves a wide range of industries, including fashion, beauty, electronics, and home goods. Radial is headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, and has operations in the United States, Europe, and Asia.
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Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1999

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