Ready to take the next step in your career? Join a global trading firm that identifies and captures investment opportunities across a wide range of asset classes and markets. The organisation combines technology, research, and risk management with a collaborative culture that encourages innovation, continuous learning, and solving complex challenges. The organization is seeking a Trading Application Specialist to join the growing Exchange & Vendor Management team. If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, feel free to reach out and apply today! Responsibilities: • Evaluate, onboard and manage trading applications and vendor platforms • Work with vendors, exchanges, banks and counterparties to resolve issues and drive improvements • Support new platform implementations across Equities, FX, Commodities, Fixed Income, Derivatives and Crypto • Analyse platform capabilities, costs, performance and support requirements • Partner with Traders, Portfolio Managers, IT, Operations and Project teams • Help improve vendor management processes, documentation and platform standards • Build reporting and dashboards to analyse vendor and counterparty performance • Identify opportunities to optimise existing platforms and connectivity Required Skills/Qualifications: • Experience with OMS/EMS or electronic trading platforms • Strong understanding of trading workflows, execution, market data and risk • Experience working with vendors, exchanges or trading technology providers • Background in a vendor/platform, exchange, trading firm or financial technology environment • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment • Exposure to FIX, APIs and trading data is beneficial • Familiarity with AI-native tools for analysing trading data is a plus Location: • Chicago • Hybrid (3 days in office) Salary: • $150,000 – $200,000 base + Bonus