Electronic Trading Support Analyst - Consultant

Job summary

Provide technical and analytical support to global multi-asset trading clients, monitor the production environment, and help clients understand trading algorithms and transaction cost analysis. Coordinate software issue resolution, implement and certify FIX connections, configure client platforms, and manage system rollouts and upgrades.

Job details

Our fast-growing financial technology and algorithmic trading analytics firm with a presence in the Americas, Europe and Asia provides Algorithmic trading strategies, analysis and associated technology to premier global financial institutions. We are known for the excellence of our offering and innovation. Position: Electronic Trading Support Analyst Duties & Responsibilities: · Provide trading-related technical and analytical support to global multi-asset clients · Develop an understanding and thereafter guide clients about working of trading algorithms and transaction cost analysis · Monitor and support the production trading environment · Liaise with Application Developers to find resolutions for reported software problems and to ensure that change requests are managed effectively · Implement, test, and certify FIX connections between clients and vendors · Install and configure software platform to client specifications · Manage and implement roll-outs and upgrades of our advanced financial trading system · Provide the highest level of customer satisfaction Experience & Skills: · 3-7 years experience in day-to-day Electronic Trade Support in Equities & various asset classes required. · Familiarity with FIX and algorithmic trading is highly desirable, but not required. · University graduate with solid grades and a STEM or Finance. · Good computing skills. Programing skills and SQL will be a plus. · Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills. · A highly organized and systematic approach to learning and work. This consultant position requires candidates with exceptional technical, analytical and communication skills and provides ample opportunity for growth. Must be interested in working on cutting-edge technologies and do well in a collaborative environment. A Bachelors' / Masters degree in a scientific major is preferred. The selected candidate will become a member of a diverse and talented team and will work closely with management. Our firm works on some of the most innovative and performance-intensive trading technology and analytics today. The company's products and services include advanced trade execution management systems and trading algorithms. Our clients include both buy-side and sell-side global firms active in equities, options, futures and F/X. The firm fosters an exciting and challenging work environment with an emphasis on continuous learning and innovation. Location: The position is hybrid/remote and offers an attractive compensation with ample opportunities for growth and learning. This consultant position is working 5 days from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM PST. Note: the first 3 months will require training in EST Hours. Compensation: The salary range for this consulting position is annualized to range between $80,000 - $100,000 CAD. The salary range provided reflects the salary range for this position as required by legislation.

What you’ll do

Provide technical and analytical support to global multi-asset trading clients, monitor the production environment, and help clients understand trading algorithms and transaction cost analysis. Coordinate software issue resolution, implement and certify FIX connections, configure client platforms, and manage system rollouts and upgrades.

Requirements

Candidates need 3–7 years of day-to-day electronic trade support experience in equities and other asset classes, along with strong computing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills. A university degree in a STEM, scientific, or finance field is sought; familiarity with FIX and algorithmic trading is desirable, while programming and SQL are additional advantages.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• SQL · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Technical Support · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Electronic Trading Support
• Equities
• Multi-Asset Trading
• Algorithmic Trading
• Transaction Cost Analysis
• Production Environment Monitoring
• FIX Protocol
• FIX Connectivity
• Software Installation and Configuration
• System Rollouts and Upgrades
• Technical Support
• Analytical Skills
• Customer Service
• SQL
• Programming
• Communication

Job areas

• Technology
• Finance & Accounting
• Customer Service & Support
• Consulting
• Data & Analytics