Job description
DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world. We value autonomy and the ability to quickly pivot to capture opportunities, so we operate using our own capital and trading at our own risk.
Headquartered in Chicago with offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, we trade a variety of asset classes including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities and Energy across all major global markets. We have also leveraged our expertise and technology to expand into three non-traditional strategies: real estate, venture capital and cryptoassets.
We operate with respect, curiosity and open minds. The people who thrive here share our belief that it’s not just what we do that matters–it’s how we do it. DRW is a place of high expectations, integrity, innovation and a willingness to challenge consensus.
Role Overview
DRW is seeking a Business Operations & Execution Analyst to provide analytical and execution support on cross-functional initiatives aligned to firm-wide operating priorities. This role focuses on helping translate leadership direction into clear analysis, communication, and disciplined execution across Trading, Technology, and Corporate functions.
This position does not involve trading strategy or investment decision-making. Instead, it is designed for someone early in their career who brings strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and a bias toward execution in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment. This role is well suited for candidates with 2–4 years of management consulting or similar experience who are looking to apply structured problem-solving and analytical rigor in an internal role focused on driving outcomes across firm-wide initiatives. The role offers direct exposure to senior leadership and meaningful ownership of analytical work that informs decisions and supports follow-through across Trading, Technology, and Support functions.
The role is Chicago-based and does not require regular travel. The position is hybrid 4 days per week in office.
What You Will Work On
- Provide analytical and execution support across a range of business operations and firm-wide initiatives, with scope and priorities evolving based on the needs of the firm and senior leadership
- Apply structured problem-solving approaches to ambiguous questions, conducting qualitative and quantitative analysis to inform decisions and recommendations
- Gather, validate, and synthesize information from across Trading, Technology, and Corporate teams, distilling complex inputs into clear insights and recommended actions
- Prepare materials for senior-level committee meetings and discussions, including analyses, summaries, and recommended next steps
- Translate decisions into clear analytical outputs and follow-ups that help ensure intended outcomes are achieved
- Track actions, risks, and dependencies to support momentum, accountability, and execution discipline
- Evaluate and vet ideas as needed, helping translate viable and valuable concepts into clearly defined initiatives or operating capabilities
You Will Feel Right at Home If
- You enjoy turning ambiguous direction into clear, actionable insights
- You are detail-oriented, organized, and take pride in producing thoughtful, accurate and well-structured work
- You think logically and enjoy breaking down complex problems into hypotheses, analysis, and clear conclusions
- You like to distill complex results or processes into simple, clear written and visual outputs
- You communicate clearly and concisely, particularly in writing
- You are proactive about asking questions, surfacing risks, and following through on next steps
- You adapt well to changing priorities and are comfortable supporting multiple efforts in parallel
- You value collaboration, integrity, and thoughtful execution
- You build strong, trusted relationships at all levels of an organization and are work well with a wide range of stakeholders
- You earn trust by adding value, exercising good judgement, and contributing to shared success
- You are comfortable constructively challenging assumptions and existing practices when there is an opportunity to improve outcomes.
- You look for better, simpler, or more effective ways to do things and are motivated by continuous improvement rather than maintaining the status quo
Requirements
- 2–4 years of relevant experience, such as management consulting, internal strategy/execution, or analytical roles in financial services or technology-driven environments
- Exposure to trading, markets, or trading-adjacent functions (operations, risk, technology)
- Bachelor’s degree
- Expert skills in Excel and PowerPoint or other presentation tools
- Ability to synthesize complex concepts and clearly communicate strategic problem-solving and process improvement suggestions
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Highest level or professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion
Nice to Have
- Experience supporting implementation, transformation, or operational improvement initiatives
- Exposure to trading, markets, or trading-adjacent functions (e.g., operations, risk, technology)
- Experience working in complex, fast-paced, or regulated operating environments
- Experience preparing materials for senior leadership or executive-level forums
The annual base salary range for this position is $140,000 to $165,000 depending on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and relevant skill set. The position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, DRW offers a comprehensive suite of employee benefits including group medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance, 401k (with discretionary employer match), short and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts.
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