Business Manager
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Business Manager to support the Commodities/Energy Business Unit of a leading high frequency trading firm in Chicago. This role will be pivotal in implementing new trading initiatives, managing priorities, and maintaining strong relationships with various stakeholders including Front Office and support teams.
Core Duties:
- Strategic Partnership with Front Office:
- Engage in a strategic partnership with front office COOs and trading groups, assisting in the exploration and execution of new market opportunities.
- Assess impacts and necessary work for entry into new markets and facilitate the end-to-end process.
- Communicate initiatives effectively and efficiently to support teams and stakeholders.
- Compile quarterly reporting
- Project Management of New Trading Initiatives:
- Gather detailed information regarding new business attributes, scope, and requirements.
- Obtain necessary approvals from the new business working group and communicate details to all shared services teams.
- Develops an implementation plan and oversees the implementation of trading initiatives from inception to completion, ensuring quick turnaround and maintaining transparency throughout the process.
- Liaise with internal and external parties to facilitate these processes efficiently.
- Examples of new trading initiatives include onboarding of new traders, trading strategies and markets, exchanges, products, execution systems, and Prime Brokers/Futures Commission Merchants (FCM).
- Establish and Improve Process
Required Skills & Experience:
- Minimum of 5+ years of experience working in a trading environment or with capital markets preferably Commodities/Energy.
- Proven track record in leading large-scale initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.
- Experience coordinating with teams across various regions including Europe, Asia, and the US.
- Comprehensive understanding of regulatory, tax, risk, treasury, capital, and legal factors impacting new business initiatives.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent follow-through.
- Ability to quickly grasp new concepts, technologies, and terminology.
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