IT & Digital

Application Support - Rates eTrading (Exchange Connectivity)

Application Support - Rates eTrading (Exchange Connectivity)

  • Location

    London

  • Sector:

    IT & Digital

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    £80000 - £90000 per annum

  • Contact:

    Richard Thorndyke

  • Contact email:

    rthorndyke@vertuspartners.com

  • Job ref:

    RT0809_1663857477

  • Published:

    over 1 year ago

  • Expiry date:

    2022-11-21

  • Startdate:

    ASAP

  • Consultant:

    ConsultantDrop

Application Support: UNIX: Rates: eTrading: Exchange Connectivity: SQL: FIX

One of my clients, a reputable and successful Investment Bank, is looking to hire an Application Support Analyst to join a small team who support a number of cross-asset ultra-low latency applications that provide critical information for traders across multiple business areas. The applications you will be supporting are connectivity applications which traders use to connect to multiple exchanges and brokers. Most of the

Other responsibilities include:

  • Supporting issues at a L1/L2 level and escalating appropriately according to internal logging process.
  • Lead stability enhancements to the Bank's European Rates eTrading algo platform.
  • Documenting any resolutions with the user as well as training them to reduce issues.
  • Establishing relationships with user base, including senior stakeholders.
  • Work closely with the Development teams so that you gain knowledge to alleviate any L3 issues in the future.
  • Help with testing and business continuity processes.
  • Provide out of hours support as part of a rota (one weekend in 6).

To be right for this role, you must have the following:

  • Proven track record of working as a trading Application Support Analyst at another financial services firm, ideally within eTrading.
  • Previous experience in the following technologies: Unix, SQL, FIX, Exchange Connectivity, Messaging middleware.
  • Experience of technical support across a demanding user base in either Fixed Income or FX.
  • Ability to read and write SQL queries.
  • Clear and concise communication skills.
  • Some Bash scripting and automation will be massively beneficial.

The company are operating a hybrid way of working. You will be expected to work in the office three days a week, with the option to work two days a week from home.