Equity Trading Support

Talan

Equity Trading Support

New York, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Are you looking to join a company at the forefront of innovation and transformation? Look no further than Talan!

    We are seeking a talented Support Engineer to join our team and work on EQD IT projects. The ideal candidate will have expertise in supporting Equity Derivatives Trading desk and be passionate about developing new features on Trading platforms.

    _ Role and responsibilities_

    • Provide support for various trading applications, research platforms and Securities Lending applications, including Flextrade, Ullink, Global One and BlueMatrix.

    • Troubleshoot and maintain Electronic trading networks connectivity

    • Install, test, deploy and upgrade software the Equities trading systems. Develop test plans for enhancements & new modules of vendor provided software. Work with users to certify enhancements

    • Monitor electronic trading systems and server-side software to ensure that systems are working correctly

    • Work with traders to Identify, troubleshoot and respond to emergency situations impacting live trading

    As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and collaborate with a dynamic group of professionals who are dedicated to excellence. You will have the chance to contribute to the development of our Finance engineering team and grow your career in a stimulating environment.

    If you are a skilled Support Engineer with a passion for finance and technology, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us and take your career to the next level!

  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • 3+ years of experience developing solutions and supporting an Equity line of business (i.e. US Market Making, ETF, Electronic Trading, Global Program Trading, Options
    • Experience working on a trading floor supporting critical applications
    • Script development experience with excellent usage of SQL
    • Understand trading activities and market data feeds
    • Fundamental understanding of database modeling and ETL type applications.
    • Knowledge of FIX messaging protocol
    • Proficient in handling regulatory or compliance related requests (i.e. Reg NMS, ACT, CAT)
    • Experience in at least 1 of the following platforms – Flextrade, Fidessa.
    • Experience with scripting and automation is a plus.

    Company’s Benefits

    At Talan, we invest in our employees' well-being and empower them with benefits, including:

    • The salary range for this role is US$100,000 - US$140,000
    • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
    • 15 days of paid vacation per year at hire and up to 27 according to seniority (annual untaken vacation days are cashed out)
    • 8 paid holidays + 5 sick days + 2 personal days per year
    • ❤️‍Company health, dental, and vision insurance plans + FSA
    • Voluntary STD and LTD
    • Commuter/transit benefits

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.