Trading Application Support Engineer

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Job description

We are looking for a Trade Application Engineer to provide daily trade support for the Equities Derivatives and Commodities trading desk, working closely with traders involved in executing and managing complex derivative products. This individual will troubleshoot support issues, actively resolve technical problems for the Trading Desk, and manage communications regarding platform issues and their resolutions.

Client Details

A Wealth Management Firm known for its extensive range of financial products and services, including asset management, risk management, and advisory services.

Description

• Provide daily trade support for the Equities Derivatives and Commodities trading desk, collaborating closely with traders on complex derivative products.

• Troubleshoot support issues and actively resolve technical problems for the trading desk while managing communications regarding platform issues and solutions.

• Ensure accurate trade capture, event processing, and representation of positions, P&L, and risk exposures in risk management systems.

• Collaborate with global Tech and Ops teams on strategic initiatives, representing business interests, testing new technology rollouts, and driving system enhancements.

• Perform reconciliation processes to support system upgrades, maintain connectivity, and ensure seamless trading desk operations while documenting system requirements and maintaining a support run book for production issues.

IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT THIS CANDIDATE HAS WORKED ON A TRADE FLOOR PREVIOUSLY!

Profile

• Hold a degree in a STEM discipline, such as Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or Financial Engineering.

• Possess strong analytical skills, including a solid understanding of applied mathematics, probability, and statistics.

• Bring 2-4 years of experience in developing solutions for Equity Derivatives and Commodities, covering areas such as Futures, total return swaps, vanilla options, exotic options, and equity swaps, with a focus on utilizing risk management systems to resolve booking errors and technology issues.

• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of market data conventions and the ability to interpret specifications from market data providers.

• Exhibit the ability to multitask effectively, prioritize ongoing issues, and make timely decisions in a fast-paced environment while communicating clearly with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Job Offer

This position offers great pay and benefits!

Apply today using the link and your resume will be reviewed within 24 hours!

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

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