FIX Analyst

FlexTrade Systems is a provider of customized multi-asset execution and order management trading solutions for buy- and sell-side financial institutions. Through deep client partnerships with some of the world's largest, most complex and demanding capital markets firms, we develop the flexible tools, technology and innovation that deliver our clients a competitive edge. Our globally distributed engineering teams focus on adaptable technology and open architecture to develop highly sophisticated trading solutions that can automate and scale with your business strategies.

At FlexTrade, we hold our values close to heart, with pride and gratitude, as they guide us in everything that we do. We are dedicated to giving our clients a competitive edge, taking ownership of our responsibilities, being flexible to adapt to ever changing environment and technology, bringing integrity to ever interaction and we continue to improve, grow together and collaborate as one team. All of these while having Fun truly makes FlexTrade a wonderful place to work.

JOB SUMMARY:

Our FIX team is looking for a motivated FIX Analyst, who will be involved with the testing and setting up of FIX connectivity.

The FIX Analyst is responsible for all technical aspects of the client connectivity process and communicating with our broker/vendor/exchange partners.  The candidate will be exposed to all asset classes (Equities, Futures and Options, Fixed Income and FX) and all types of flow (Cash, DMA, Algos, Portfolio Trading, IOIs …). 

This includes:

·       Configuring new FIX connections and troubleshooting tasks related to those connections.

·       Maintaining and monitoring production service bureau connections on Flextrade FIX network.

·       Managing communication chain with brokers and staying on top of requests coming into the team’s queue

·       Handling migration and/or implementation projects surrounding FIX hubs

·       Be able to easily maneuver within a Unix / Linux environment and become familiarized with Flextrade system’s file structure

·       Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects at the same time is crucial for this role.

·       Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related

·       In depth knowledge of the FIX (Financial Information eXchange) protocol required.

(FIX 4.0. 4.2 and 4.4)

·       A sound technical background in Linux / Unix operating systems

• Knowledge of trading products in the Equities, FX, Futures and Options markets

• Working knowledge of Shell, Perl,  XML and C++ scripting

• Good understanding of network connection types and TCP/IP

• Able to independently analyze, research, and solve complex technical problems

·       Ability to assimilate and apply new technologies through independent research

·       Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must, with a demonstrated ability to communicate with a variety of people to explain technical situations and present information

·       Minimum of two years securities industry knowledge

·       Programming experience is a plus but not essential

Does this sound like you? We would love to hear from you. Please use the link on this page to apply, and we will get back to you as soon as we are able. For more information visit http://flextrade.com or follow us on twitter and LinkedIn for the latest updates.

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