Trading Operations Automation Engineer
WFA Digital Insight
The demand for skilled professionals in trading operations and automation is on the rise, with a 25% increase in job openings in the past year. As companies like Swissblock Technologies AG continue to grow, they require experts who can bridge the gap between operations and technology. With the trend of remote work on the rise, this role offers a unique opportunity to work with a global team. Before applying, candidates should be aware of the need for strong programming skills, particularly in Python and SQL, as well as experience in trade lifecycle events and post-trade processing. With the right combination of skills and experience, candidates can take their careers to the next level in this exciting field.
Job Description
About the Role
The Trading Operations Automation Engineer plays a critical role in improving the scalability, efficiency, and control environment of Swissblock's investment operations platform. This is a hybrid Operations and Technology role that requires a deep understanding of trading operations and the ability to build solutions to make them better. The successful candidate will partner closely with Operations, Trading, and Technology teams to automate manual workflows, improve operational controls, and support strategic projects.As a key member of the team, the Trading Operations Automation Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automation solutions that reduce manual operational workload. This will involve building internal tools, scripts, dashboards, and workflows that support investment operations, as well as partnering with Technology teams to integrate systems, APIs, broker platforms, custodians, and internal applications.
The role is initially offered as a fixed-term contract for 12 months, with the possibility of extension. The company is open to remote work within Switzerland or Italy, offering a unique opportunity to work with a global team from the comfort of your own home.
What You Will Do
- Design, develop, and maintain automation solutions that reduce manual operational workload
- Build internal tools, scripts, dashboards, and workflows supporting investment operations
- Automate processes across trade capture and enrichment, position and cash reconciliations, settlement monitoring, exception management, margin and collateral workflows, reporting and operational controls, regulatory and investor reporting processes
- Partner with Technology teams to integrate systems, APIs, broker platforms, custodians, and internal applications
- Develop monitoring and alerting capabilities for critical operational processes
- Improve data quality, transparency, and operational scalability
- Support daily operational workflows across trade capture, reconciliation, settlements, reporting, and exception management
- Provide backup support for BAU Operations activities, including trade lifecycle monitoring, cash and position reconciliations, settlement follow-up, and operational controls
- Ensure continuity of critical operational processes during project implementations, peak workload periods, and team absences
- Investigate operational breaks, reconciliation discrepancies, settlement issues, and data quality exceptions
What We Are Looking For
- Experience within Trading Operations, Investment Operations, Middle Office, Fund Operations, Trade Support, or a similar financial services environment
- Strong programming or scripting skills in Python and SQL
- Experience automating business processes and operational workflows
- Good understanding of trade lifecycle events and post-trade processing
- Experience working with reconciliations, settlements, cash movements, operational controls, and exception management
- Ability to analyze operational problems and translate business requirements into practical technical solutions
- Understanding of asset classes such as equities, futures, OTC derivatives, FX, etc.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks effectively
Nice to Have
- Experience with cloud-based technologies such as AWS or Azure
- Knowledge of data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI
- Familiarity with agile development methodologies
- Certification in a related field, such as ITIL or Prince2
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to work with a global team and contribute to the growth of a leading company
- Flexible working hours and remote work options
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Access to the latest technologies and tools
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Recognition and reward for outstanding performance
How to Stand Out
- Make sure to highlight your experience with automation tools and programming languages, such as Python and SQL, in your application
- Showcase your understanding of trade lifecycle events and post-trade processing, and be prepared to provide examples of how you've applied this knowledge in previous roles
- Emphasize your ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks effectively, as this is a key skill for success in this role
- Be prepared to discuss your experience with data visualization tools and cloud-based technologies, and how you've used these to improve operational processes
- Consider including a portfolio of your work, such as examples of automation scripts or tools you've developed, to demonstrate your skills and experience
- Be prepared to negotiate your salary and benefits package, and make sure to research the market rate for similar roles to ensure you're getting a fair deal
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