FIX Analyst

Job Description: FIX Analyst

Company Profile:

We are a technology firm in the UK, and India focussed on the financial services domain. Our clients are the world's major fintech players. We are looking for intelligent, talented and motivated individuals who are up for a challenge and believe in our vision.
As a company, we are committed to our people's growth, development, and well-being. We offer a highly competitive pay package and other benefits. We are an equal-opportunity employer.
We seek FIX Analysts (1-3 yrs of exp) to work on FIX Connectivity projects.

Role Description:

Are you a FIX protocol expert? Do you want to gain an in-depth understanding of the electronic trading business? Are you passionate about solving complex problems? Do you have strong analytical and logical thinking capabilities? Are you well organised, detail-oriented, with exceptional communication skills? If yes, we would like to speak with you about the FIX Analyst role.
We are looking for experienced and energetic FIX Analysts to join us and be part of a global FIX Connectivity team. The FIX team works closely with Sales and Implementations teams, Development, Product Dev, and Support teams to understand bespoke business workflows and translate them into a software solution. On a day-to-day basis, the role involves much external communication with tech teams of clients/brokers and their technology vendors. The FIX team also gets involved in various strategic projects ranging from the rollout of new functionalities on the platform to system improvements, regulatory changes, etc. The successful candidate will undergo extensive training in various applications in the product stack.

Essential Skills:

• Excellent understanding of FIX protocol (ver. 4.2/4.4)
• Experience with any programming language (Java, C++, C, Python).
• Must know Unix/Linux-based O/S Applications.
• Experience working with Databases on writing basic SQL queries- Oracle/SQL.
• Excellent understanding of the FIX certification process.
• Experience working in an electronic trading environment in a FIX onboarding or FIX Support capacity.
• Familiarity with networking protocols, VPN, Extranet connectivity, and understanding of TCP/IP concepts.
• Exposure to any of the following asset classes: Equities, Futures, Options, FX.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Flexible to work in multiple time zones (HK/EU/US hours).
• Quick learner with strong attention to detail and ability to think outside the box.
• Strong analytical and logical thinking capabilities.
• Highly motivated with strong interpersonal skills.

Desired Skills:

• Scripting knowledge in one of the following languages: Shell/Python.
• Familiarity with Algorithmic Trading and TCA.
• Previous experience with any OMS/EMS, exchanges or trading firms would be a plus.
• Previous experience in developing tooling & and processes to drive efficiencies.
• Previous experience with Jira for project tracking, confluence for documentation and knowledge sharing.

Education:

Engineering Graduate from any premier institution.