Client Technology Management Engineer -#34180

Managing Client and Venue FIX Connections

• Setting up and maintaining secure and efficient FIX protocol connections with clients and trading venues,
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to these connections to ensure uninterrupted trading activities.

Client and Venue FIX Specifications Management

• Customizing FIX protocol specifications to align with individual client and venue requirements.
• Managing Algo FIX specification upgrades and rollouts,
• Continuously reviewing and updating specifications to meet evolving trading strategies and regulatory standards.

EMS/OMS Vendor Relationships

• Establishing and nurturing relationships with Electronic Market Service and

Order Management System vendors,

• Coordinating with vendors for system compatibility and seamless integration with the firm's technology.

Disaster Recovery and Conformance Testing Planning

• Organizing disaster recovery testing to ensure operational continuity in case of system failures,
• Conducting conformance testing for adherence to internal and external FIX connection standards and requirements.

Setting Up New Venues and Adding New Clients

• Handling the technical setup for integrating new trading venues and onboarding new client connections,
• Ensuring smooth and compliant integration processes that meet operational and regulatory needs.

System Monitoring and Optimization

• Continuously monitoring the platform's performance, identifying areas for improvement,
• Implementing optimizations to enhance system efficiency, reduce latency, and improve overall trading execution
• Liaise with platform engineers and developers to build and manage monitoring and alerting tools and dashboards.

Assistance in Inquiries by Compliance, Regulators, and Venues

• Providing detailed technical information and system data in response to inquiries from the firm’s compliance team,
• Assisting in internal audits and reviews to ensure adherence to regulatory standards and company policies,
• Complying with regulatory requests, supplying required technical data and explanations regarding the trading platform's operations,
• Acting as the technical point of contact for venues, addressing their queries and concerns regarding trading activities,
• Facilitating communication and information exchange to maintain compliance and good relationships with trading venues.

Requirements

• Alt least 2 years of experience in FIX Protocol
• At least 4 years of experience in Finance/Trading industry.
• Collaborative mindset with a proactive, problem-solving approach.
• Ability to solve complex tasks under pressure.
• Exceptional communication skills in English, both verbal and written.

Advantageous Experience/Skills:

• Ullink experience