Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IBKR) is a global financial services company headquartered in Greenwich, CT, USA, with offices in over 15 countries. We have been at the forefront of financial innovation for over four decades, known for our cutting-edge technology and client commitment.
IBKR affiliates provide global electronic brokerage services around the clock on stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds, and funds to clients in over 200 countries and territories. We serve individual investors and institutions, including financial advisors, hedge funds and introducing brokers. Our advanced technology, competitive pricing, and global market help our clients to make the most of their investments.
Barron's has recognized Interactive Brokers as the #1 online broker for six consecutive years. Join our dynamic, multi-national team and be a part of a company that simplifies and enhances financial opportunities using state-of-the-art technology.
This is Hybrid role (4 days in office /1 days remote)
About your Team:
Interactive Brokers seeks an individual to join our Technical Operations (TOPS) team in Chicago, IL. To offer the finest online trading experience in the world, Interactive Brokers' TOPS team monitors and provides global operational support for our applications, systems, and other critical business technology 24/7/365.
What will be your responsibilities within IBKR:
- Monitor the health of applications, networks, and systems underpinning the Interactive Brokers global brokerage system.
- Analyze, troubleshoot, escalate and resolve brokerage system operational issues.
- Participate in Post-Incident review in collaboration with Software Development, customer service and infrastructure teams.
- Provide internal 2nd-level technical support to various teams.
- Monitor batch scheduled jobs while troubleshooting and escalating any delays or failures.
- Analyze existing business workflows and participate in developing new process monitoring tools.
- Act as the primary escalation point for all brokerage system technical issues.
- Investigate and triage real time trade issues with internal and external parties.
What required skill’s you need:
- Strong communication skills, and must be fluent in English.
- A Bachelor's in a financial or a technical discipline.
- A working knowledge of general computing and networking concepts.
- Experience working with Linux operating systems.
- The ability to analyze and solve problems promptly and accurately in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work weekends and day/ night shifts.
Preferred Skills:
- Knowledge of the securities and commodities markets.
- Prior experience in retail or institutional trade support.
- Previous experience with scripting languages (e.g., Shell, Perl, Python)
- Desire to explore and learn new concepts, systems and technologies.
To be successful in this position, you will have the following:
- A strong desire to expand your financial and technical knowledge base.
- Self-motivated and able to handle tasks with minimal supervision.
- Superb analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
- Outstanding time management skills.
This role's anticipated base salary range is USD 65,000 to USD 75,000 annually based on skill's and experience. The offered salary is just part of the total compensation package. In addition to a competitive salary, the company offers both a discretionary cash bonus and stock award as well as a wide range of benefits, including health care, tuition reimbursement and much more
Company Benefits & Perks- Competitive salary, annual performance-based bonus and stock grant
- Retirement plan 401(k) with competitive company match
- Excellent health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits. Company paid medical healthcare premium.
- Wellness screenings and assessments, health coaches and counseling services through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Daily company lunch allowance provided and a fully stocked kitchen with healthy options for breakfast and snack
- Corporate events including team outings, dinners, volunteer activities and company sports teams
- Education reimbursement and learning opportunities
Interactive Brokers Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
209 S La Salle St, , Chicago, IL , United States, 60604
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