Operations Specialist, Digital Assets

Flow Traders is looking for an Operations Specialist with a focus on Digital Assets to join our EMEA Operations team based in our Amsterdam office. This is a unique opportunity to join a leading proprietary trading firm with an entrepreneurial and innovative culture at the heart of its business.  We have an expanding product universe, covering all major asset classes. Our team covers a multitude of areas, and follows the full trade lifecycle. As such, the opportunities to learn and grow are limitless within the organization.

In this role, you will be responsible for operating and monitoring the full settlement life cycle and will make sure that all settlement obligations are fulfilled. You will provide direct support to the Trading department and the Operations & Control team. The ideal candidate has an eye for process improvements and efficiencies and is able to design and implement new (automated) standard operating procedures.

What you will do

• Operate and monitor the full settlement cycle: trade confirmations, matching and settlements
• Monitor bank accounts and inventories held for settlement
• Manage correspondence with institutional counterparties
• Identify and communicate any issues affecting the settlement lifecycle
• Help develop and grow existing and new business including onboarding procedures of new platforms and counterparties 
• Maintain ownership of critical data and perform checks to confirm data is complete and accurate
• Design, implement and/or improve standard operating procedures 
• Work with the developer on the team to develop and manage scripts that support automation of recurring operating procedures 

What you need to succeed

• University degree in a relevant field
• 3+ years of professional experience
• Proficiency in Python and SQL required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Analytical with a keen eye for process improvements and efficiency
• Ability to work collaboratively, communicate effectively with team members, and escalate issues appropriately
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and a strong orientation towards results
• Keen demonstratable interest in Financial Markets and Digital Assets required

Flow Traders does not accept unsolicited resumes from any professional staffing or search firms. All resumes, and any other information identifying potential candidates, submitted to any employee at Flow Traders via-email, the Internet or directly without a valid and signed search agreement will be deemed free to contact by Flow Traders without any restrictions and no placement fee of any kind will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Flow Traders.