Usi Insurance
Market Operations Associate - Experienced - On-site
Usi Insurance, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Market Operations Associate - Experienced
ElectronX™ is the first U.S.-regulated, direct access electricity derivatives market, offering financial products to address volatile short-term price exposure to electricity. With offices in Chicago and New York City, ElectronX is building the missing financial infrastructure and risk management tools necessary to smooth the path for U.S. energy production, diversification and grid expansion in a time of rapidly increasing power demand. ElectronX is a venture capital-backed startup supported by premier VC partners including Innovation Endeavors, Systemiq Capital, Equinor Ventures, Shell Ventures LLC, DCVC, Amplo, BoxGroup and Lightning Capital.
Who are we looking for?
As a fast-growing company in the highly competitive, quantitative capital markets industry, ElectronX values candidates who are resourceful, curious and adaptable to change. Our cultural focus on innovation requires collaborative and entrepreneurial teammates with the intellectual grit necessary for near- and long-term success.
Health, vision and dental insurance
401K
Supplemental health and disability insurance
Unlimited vacation
Flex-work
Compensation
Compensation based on qualifications and experience
Job Responsibilities What will you be doing?
The Market Operations Associate will play a critical role in real-time market monitoring, surveillance, and operational support while contributing to the firm's broader mission of building highly automated and efficient market operations systems. This position reports to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and works closely with Compliance, Finance, Commercial and Technology teams. This role is uniquely suited for someone who has thrived in both the structured, high-pressure world of top-tier trading firms and the hands-on operational challenges of leading derivatives exchanges. As a Market Operations Associate, you’ll do more than monitor and maintain systems—you’ll build, improve, and operate critical processes.
Monitor live trading activity and market conditions. This position would assume the role within either of the following shift times:
Opening Shift: 6:00am - 2:00pm CT
Closing Shift: 1:00pm - 9:00pm CT
Identify, document, and
suspicious activity
to Compliance when necessary
Investigate
real-time market incidents
and own critical path escalations to ElectronX Engineering, while providing regular and active remediation updates to customers
This role will require dedicated time in the office five days a week, based either in ElectronX’s Chicago or New York City offices
Automation & Process Innovation
Collaborate with Engineering
to automate monitoring tools and create
real-time alerts
Develop
Python scripts
for
data analysis and operational reporting
Use
Python & SQL
to build
dashboards and visualization tools
to improve market insights
Identify inefficiencies and
implement scalable solutions
Operational Support & Growth
Oversee
daily trading operations
and system monitoring
Assist with
onboarding new participants
and troubleshooting issues
Work with
Compliance
on investigations and regulatory requests
Contribute to
business continuity planning and testing
Qualifications
5+ years of experience
in derivatives trading operations (market ops, surveillance, trading ops, etc.)
Experience with
Python & SQL
— you can analyze data and improve processes
Thrives in
fast-paced, high-stakes environments
A
critical thinker with a customer-first mindset
– you don’t just follow through checklists, you
question
the status quo and are constantly thinking about ways to best serve our trading customers
A
builder
— you don’t just follow processes, you
improve
them
Startup mindset
— excited to work in a high-growth environment and
earn equity
in what you help build
How to Apply *The career opportunity and direct referral are intended for Evans Scholars and Alumni.
To apply, click
HERE
to email
Dan Hoban
(Ill. '05) and include your resume, brief introduction, and interest in the position. To provide additional support,
Dan Puglisi
(ESF Sr. Director, Career Services) is copied on the email.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Who are we looking for?
As a fast-growing company in the highly competitive, quantitative capital markets industry, ElectronX values candidates who are resourceful, curious and adaptable to change. Our cultural focus on innovation requires collaborative and entrepreneurial teammates with the intellectual grit necessary for near- and long-term success.
Health, vision and dental insurance
401K
Supplemental health and disability insurance
Unlimited vacation
Flex-work
Compensation
Compensation based on qualifications and experience
Job Responsibilities What will you be doing?
The Market Operations Associate will play a critical role in real-time market monitoring, surveillance, and operational support while contributing to the firm's broader mission of building highly automated and efficient market operations systems. This position reports to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and works closely with Compliance, Finance, Commercial and Technology teams. This role is uniquely suited for someone who has thrived in both the structured, high-pressure world of top-tier trading firms and the hands-on operational challenges of leading derivatives exchanges. As a Market Operations Associate, you’ll do more than monitor and maintain systems—you’ll build, improve, and operate critical processes.
Monitor live trading activity and market conditions. This position would assume the role within either of the following shift times:
Opening Shift: 6:00am - 2:00pm CT
Closing Shift: 1:00pm - 9:00pm CT
Identify, document, and
suspicious activity
to Compliance when necessary
Investigate
real-time market incidents
and own critical path escalations to ElectronX Engineering, while providing regular and active remediation updates to customers
This role will require dedicated time in the office five days a week, based either in ElectronX’s Chicago or New York City offices
Automation & Process Innovation
Collaborate with Engineering
to automate monitoring tools and create
real-time alerts
Develop
Python scripts
for
data analysis and operational reporting
Use
Python & SQL
to build
dashboards and visualization tools
to improve market insights
Identify inefficiencies and
implement scalable solutions
Operational Support & Growth
Oversee
daily trading operations
and system monitoring
Assist with
onboarding new participants
and troubleshooting issues
Work with
Compliance
on investigations and regulatory requests
Contribute to
business continuity planning and testing
Qualifications
5+ years of experience
in derivatives trading operations (market ops, surveillance, trading ops, etc.)
Experience with
Python & SQL
— you can analyze data and improve processes
Thrives in
fast-paced, high-stakes environments
A
critical thinker with a customer-first mindset
– you don’t just follow through checklists, you
question
the status quo and are constantly thinking about ways to best serve our trading customers
A
builder
— you don’t just follow processes, you
improve
them
Startup mindset
— excited to work in a high-growth environment and
earn equity
in what you help build
How to Apply *The career opportunity and direct referral are intended for Evans Scholars and Alumni.
To apply, click
HERE
to email
Dan Hoban
(Ill. '05) and include your resume, brief introduction, and interest in the position. To provide additional support,
Dan Puglisi
(ESF Sr. Director, Career Services) is copied on the email.
#J-18808-Ljbffr