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Trade Support Specialist

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Paul Murphy Associates

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Full-Time

Posted 3 days ago (Updated 17 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/6/2026

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Trade Support Specialist at Paul Murphy Associates Trade Support Specialist at Paul Murphy Associates in Schiller Park, Illinois Posted in about 19 hours ago.

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Trade Support Specialist Location:

Chicago (Hybrid) Full-time The client is open to cross train an individual who possesses strong clearing or clearing operations skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to join this growing team in Chicago. This role sits at the intersection of front office trading support, exchange connectivity, and client service, acting as a key point of contact between clients, brokers, and internal teams. The position is high-impact and front-line, focused on ensuring seamless access to global markets, maintaining trading system stability, and supporting real-time trading activity across multiple platforms. The coverage hours are between 8am and 6pm depending on time of year. Required Experience / Skills Experience supporting front-office trading systems and electronic trading environments Familiarity with order routing platforms and ISVs (e.g., TT, CQG, Fidessa, or similar) Knowledge of exchange connectivity and global derivatives markets Experience with FIX protocol and/or API-based trading connectivity Strong troubleshooting skills across real-time trading systems and market data flows Working knowledge of Excel and database queries for reporting and analysis Ability to operate in a fast-paced, real-time trading environment with a calm, solutions-oriented approach Knowledge of policies, operational risk frameworks, and regulatory obligations related to SEC, FINRA, CFTC, NFA, etc. Strong communication skills with the ability to interact with both technical teams and end users/clients Experience with client onboarding, system configuration, or production support