A trading company is seeking a skilled individual to join our team as an IT System Admin / Trade Support. Our team consists of software engineers, quants, and IT experts who manage an in-house developed algorithmic trading system. This system is offered through our FINRA member broker-dealer unit, which caters to top-tier institutional clients such as Hedge Funds, Primary Dealers, and Proprietary Trading Groups. Our company has recently become part of South Street Securities Holdings, Inc.


Position Overview:

The IT System Admin / Trade Support role is an onsite position covering the Asian trading session hours from our primary office in Chicago, IL. The primary responsibilities include monitoring and supporting an algorithmic trade execution system and a web-based real-time middle and back-office risk system.
Shift Hours: Monday through Thursday: 2:30 PM - 11:30 PM CST Sunday: 4:00 PM - 11:30 PM CST Key Responsibilities: Intensive monitoring of multiple systems and markets during the shift. Ensuring seamless operation and tight security of IT systems across various environments. Monitoring system performance and seeking ways to improve reliability. Basic network troubleshooting (ping, nslookup, traceroute, netstat, telnet). Supporting both management and system users/clients through email, Microsoft Teams, and telephone communication. Requirements: Technical degree (BS or BA). Experience in a technical support role. Strong Linux OS knowledge and experience. Familiarity with Windows System administration. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Strong independent work ethic with attention to detail. Outstanding analytical skills and passion for investigative research. Preferred Skills: Technical support experience in the trading industry. Familiarity with Microsoft SQL Server administration. Experience with SQL, Python, C#, R, or C++. QA testing experience or scripting skills. Familiarity with bash, ssh, and Nagios.