Job Description
Required Industry Knowledge
Understanding of all major global futures exchanges
Knowledge of full exchange-traded derivatives trade lifecycle
Minimum of 8 years’ experience in Commodity Trading & Price Risk Management or Capital Markets / Investment Banks – to bring credible externalization of mindset and approach and ensure we are cost: value competitive
Knowledge of market data providers (Bloomberg, Refinitiv, etc.) and liquidity aggregation platforms
Understanding of financial regulations such as MiFID II, EMIR, and FCA guidelines
Role Overview
Use technical skills to ensure business requirements are understood at all levels of delivery
Assist with troubleshooting and issue resolution across development, support, and technical business users
Serve as an subject matter expert for trading systems initiatives
Communicate effectively with business, development, QA, infrastructure, and production support teams
Analyze and map RFQ, order and trade lifecycles to help formulate solutions that will improve quality & efficiency across our trading systems
Hands-on experience in delivering scalable algorithmic trading technology in a compliant and flexible way. Experience of Algo regulation, audit and compliance (e.g. MIFID2 & RTS6) is highly desirable
Key Skills and Experience Required
Knowledge of Third Party Networks and EMS/OMS software vendors. (e.g., TT, NYFIX, Bloomberg, TradingScreen)
Experience working with instrument static data and/or other Market Data systems & protocols experience in both Windows and Linux operating systems
Experience in analyzing and implementing regulatory initiatives (e.g. MIFID II, MAD/MAR)
Solid relevant experience in FIX Engineering
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data sets and propose innovative solutions
Understanding of trading lifecycle, including order capture & execution, allocation workflow, settlement, and compliance requirements
Experience with application support and vendor management
Strong experience in exchange certification, application Deployment and support
Must have strong technical skills in scripting, Python, PowerShell, C#, SQL or other programming languages
Experience in messaging systems, and experience debugging network protocols such as TCP, multicast, would be highly regarded
Soft Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication skills to interact with traders, developers, and stakeholders
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure trading environment
Proactive, self-motivated, and flexible with a positive attitude
Ability to work under demanding deadlines with changing priorities in a trading room environment
Understanding of all major global futures exchanges
Knowledge of full exchange-traded derivatives trade lifecycle
Minimum of 8 years’ experience in Commodity Trading & Price Risk Management or Capital Markets / Investment Banks – to bring credible externalization of mindset and approach and ensure we are cost: value competitive
Knowledge of market data providers (Bloomberg, Refinitiv, etc.) and liquidity aggregation platforms
Understanding of financial regulations such as MiFID II, EMIR, and FCA guidelines
Role Overview
Use technical skills to ensure business requirements are understood at all levels of delivery
Assist with troubleshooting and issue resolution across development, support, and technical business users
Serve as an subject matter expert for trading systems initiatives
Communicate effectively with business, development, QA, infrastructure, and production support teams
Analyze and map RFQ, order and trade lifecycles to help formulate solutions that will improve quality & efficiency across our trading systems
Hands-on experience in delivering scalable algorithmic trading technology in a compliant and flexible way. Experience of Algo regulation, audit and compliance (e.g. MIFID2 & RTS6) is highly desirable
Key Skills and Experience Required
Knowledge of Third Party Networks and EMS/OMS software vendors. (e.g., TT, NYFIX, Bloomberg, TradingScreen)
Experience working with instrument static data and/or other Market Data systems & protocols experience in both Windows and Linux operating systems
Experience in analyzing and implementing regulatory initiatives (e.g. MIFID II, MAD/MAR)
Solid relevant experience in FIX Engineering
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data sets and propose innovative solutions
Understanding of trading lifecycle, including order capture & execution, allocation workflow, settlement, and compliance requirements
Experience with application support and vendor management
Strong experience in exchange certification, application Deployment and support
Must have strong technical skills in scripting, Python, PowerShell, C#, SQL or other programming languages
Experience in messaging systems, and experience debugging network protocols such as TCP, multicast, would be highly regarded
Soft Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication skills to interact with traders, developers, and stakeholders
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure trading environment
Proactive, self-motivated, and flexible with a positive attitude
Ability to work under demanding deadlines with changing priorities in a trading room environment
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The IT Projects Business Analysis 1SHLJP00004*85- post position is now open for candidates interested in the IT Engineer & Developer Jobs sector. This role in Houston offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in IT Engineer & Developer Jobs is a plus.
