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IT INTERN (YEAR-ROUND)
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IT INTERN (YEAR-ROUND)

Description

  

XR Trading is a proprietary trading firm with locations in Chicago, London, New York and Amsterdam. XR participates in a wide variety of marketplaces including global futures, equites, commodities, options, fixed income, and cryptocurrencies. We are seeking a talented and self-motivated IT Intern to join our growing IT team. Our culture emphasizes teamwork, and focuses on continuous integration and test-driven development. This is a paid internship. The applicant will have the opportunity to work at least 20 hours, but no more than 30 hours per week year-round. We are not seeking summer interns.


Location

  • Employee must live and be able to commute daily to the XR Trading Chicago Office – 550 W Jackson Blvd Suite 1000 Chicago, IL 60661

Education 

  • Working towards a Bachelor’s Degree from a 4-year university
  • Degree in Computer Science, Information Science or related technical field within a commutable distance from the Chicago Loop
  • Strong GPA (3.5 or higher)

Responsibilities

  • Install, configure, maintain and troubleshoot PC hardware and software
  • Actively seek out and participate in projects to maintain and improve the systems/network environment
  • Create and maintain standard PC images for multiple workstation models
  • Process, monitor and prioritize trouble tickets
  • Troubleshoot basic TCP/IP issues
  • Assist in managing and maintaining technology inventory
  • Install and monitor antivirus software
  • Support other key initiatives as the business dictates

Required Skills

  • Manage high-pressure situations professionally, calmly and with urgency
  • Ability to work independently and provide progress reports
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills
  • Willing and able to work off hours and/or weekends
  • Capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong interest in the latest technology and trends
  • Solid work ethic and strong personal initiative
  • Versatile interpersonal skills
  • Basic TCP/IP knowledge, desktop troubleshooting and basic software installation/support experience
  • Able to lift 90 lbs.


Please note: only individuals whose qualifications match our current needs will be contacted for further screening and/or interviews. XR Trading does not hire candidates who are currently on a student visa or who now or in the future will require XR to sponsor them for employment visa. 


Thank you for your interest in XR Trading!