Special Projects Associate – Office of the President at Ion

The Role:The Special Projects Associate will work directly with the President of DASH Financial Technologies to support a diverse range of strategic and operational initiatives. This highly visible role is designed for a smart, motivated, and analytically strong early-career professional who can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.The individual will contribute to projects spanning corporate strategy, competitive analysis, project management, implementation management, technology enablement, and platform development. The ideal candidate combines financial acumen, technological fluency, strong communication skills, an innate sense of urgency, ownership, and the ability to take projects the last mile to successful completion.This role provides an unparalleled opportunity to work within one of the leaders in U.S. options execution and trading technology, gaining exposure to the structure, strategy, and innovation that drive modern market infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Partner with the President to execute a wide variety of strategic, analytical, and operational projects.

Conduct market and competitor research and distill findings into clear summaries and recommendations.

Prepare PowerPoint presentations, Excel models, and analytical materials to support executive-level discussions.

Evaluate and test AI tools and technology platforms for potential firmwide application.

Manage smaller-scale cross-functional initiatives, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and outcomes are achieved.

Develop executive briefings, reports, and dashboards summarizing project status and insights.

Work with discretion and judgment, often handling sensitive and confidential information.

Operate with a bias for action, following through to completion with minimal oversight.

Adapt quickly to changing priorities, bringing structure and clarity to complex problems.

Required Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related analytical field from a top-tier university.

1–3 years of relevant professional experience or demonstrated academic excellence and leadership as a recent graduate.

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, ability to create professional, executive-ready materials.

Technology and AI literacy — eager to explore, learn, and apply emerging tools to improve workflow and decision-making.

Proven analytical skills, including the ability to interpret data, identify insights, and communicate findings effectively.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with attention to clarity, structure, and tone.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and work under tight deadlines.

High sense of urgency, initiative, and follow-through; self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

Ability to understand and synthesize complex concepts quickly.

Strong interpersonal skills, maturity, and the ability to interact effectively with senior leadership.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience in financial services, trading, or technology.

Understanding of options markets or financial markets strongly preferred.

Exposure to or interest in AI-driven business tools, process automation, or analytics platforms.

Evidence of intellectual curiosity, problem-solving, and a desire to learn continuously

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