PLEASE NOTE - Senior level FIX Protocol Operations & Front Line Development Support in a trading desk environment required.
This firm is incredible! They are a leading financial technology firm producing and supporting some of the top Order Management Systems on the market. Since 1997, they have hired over fifty -people from us and all except three are STILL in their employment! They hire some of the best and brightest minds in financial technology and people simply do not want to leave. Their offices are centrally located in downtown Manhattan and easily accessible by almost all the major subway lines, ferry, and path trains. The OMS consists of a front end application that runs on a user's Windows PC and one or more UNIX based servers that maintain databases of financial data and perform application specific processing.
The role of a FIX Specialist will provide direct support of FIX interfaces connecting to electronic equities trading environment. Responsibilities include:
*Setting up new and supported existing FIX client interfaces
*Working closely with the support desk to resolve connectivity issues on OTC and Listed Exchanges.
*Assisting clients on order testing and certifying there proprietary FIX engine to prepare for production.
*Assisting external network providers to get client connectivity established, resolve data line issues and determine if existing data lines need to be upgraded to better meet current line utilization.
*Assisting QA with resolving system bugs and abnormal system behavior
*Knowledge of OTC/Listed orders, FIX tags, order routing and internal quote book.
*Communicate with clients, internal support desk and groups to meet day-to-day business requests.
Candidates will need to demonstrate that they are self-motivated, possess initiative and good problem solving skills, and are able to work in a team, while also assuming responsibility for their work. The potential candidate will need to be comfortable in a dynamic, fast paced environment with a high degree of individual autonomy. The firms hallmark is that of an elite group of systems professionals with a reputation of quality and reliability in providing expert, innovative solutions.
Experience:
Degree in a computer-related discipline (e.g. Computer Science, Information Technology.)
. Experience, and a strong desire to learn more about financial trading with a focus on technology.
. A thorough understanding of computing and an aptitude for complex software applications.
. One or more programming or scripting languages (e.g. Perl, Tcl, Visual Basic).
. UNIX (Solaris would be an advantage).
. SQL and related databases (Sybase would be an advantage).
. A desire to join a small team where you can make an active contribution to the business.
. Good familiarity with financial messaging protocols such as FIX, CMS, or STAMP.
Contact:
Prime Objective Recruitment
908-272-4421
www.prime-objective.com
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Sunday, January 13, 2008