Operations Trader
Keep daily trading operations smooth—fast issue detection, clean escalation, calm execution.
Mission
Operations at Trade Sense is about reliability and readiness. You’ll monitor systems, coordinate responses, manage operational workflows, and ensure trading runs cleanly. This is a high-trust role: calm under pressure, precise communication, and strong follow-through.
Outcomes (First 90 Days)
01
Learn operational workflows end-to-end and own defined daily checks.
02
Improve at least one runbook and reduce confusion/response time during incidents.
03
Establish calm, clear communication during time-sensitive events.
Interview Loop
1
Intro call
Alignment on role and expectations
2
Technical rounds
Role-specific
3
Practical working session
Practical problem solving
4
Founder conversation
Standards, ownership, culture
Responsibilities
- Monitor trading health and system status via dashboards, alerts, and checklists.
- Execute operational procedures: readiness checks, escalation routines, coordination.
- Triage incidents: collect signals, communicate clearly, follow runbooks, track resolution.
- Maintain operational documentation and improve workflows to reduce recurring issues.
- Coordinate with providers/partners when needed (as directed) via operations@trade-sense.net.
- Support post-incident reviews with timelines and operational context.
Required Skills (Must-Have)
- Strong operational mindset: detail-oriented, reliable follow-through.
- Calm communication; ability to summarize clearly.
- Comfort learning technical workflows and using monitoring tools.
- Willingness to work in time-sensitive environments.
Bonus (Nice-To-Have)
- Trading operations / SRE / NOC experience.
- Familiarity with market/venue concepts at a high level.
- Ability to automate checks with basic Python.
How We Work
Flat teams, clear ownership, evidence-based reviews.
Clear expectations, direct feedback, strong support.
Problems are solved systematically, not politically.
How To Apply
Apply using the form or email us. We read every application. If there's a fit, you'll hear back from us.
