Fintech Application Trade Support

"All candidates must be directly contracted by ASK Consulting on their payroll and cannot be subcontracted. We are unable to provide sponsorship at this moment".

Job Title: FinTech Application Trade Support/Applications Engineer

Location: New York, NY 10020 (Onsite)

Duration: 6 Months contract

Pay range: $90/Hr to $95/Hr on W2

Job Description:

• Support Equities Front Office Traders, Middle Office Users and Compliance on the trading floor.
• Monitor trading system and FIX network connectivity.
• Troubleshoot real-time trading issues and investigate compliance inquiries.
• OMS and/or EMS knowledge and understanding.
• Communicate major incidents to stakeholders.
• Communicate and escalate issues to vendors.
• Gather requirement from traders and document for tracking and prioritization.
• Provide business specification to vendor and development teams to build the enhancement.
• Share business workflow with support & QA team to strengthen regression test suite.
• Maintain knowledge base, support scripts, documentation and procedures

Skills:

Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience working on a trading floor supporting mission
• 5 critical applications in the Equities business (i.e. US Market
• 5 Making, ETF, Electronic Trading, Global Program Trading, Options)
• Strong knowledge in high touch trading workflow, FIX protocol, OMS, IOI, market data and CTM.
• Proficient in handling regulatory and compliance related requests (e.g. RegNMS, RegSHO, CAT, ACT, ORF, TRACE).
• Familiar with Linux, SQL, JIRA & Excel.
• Familiar with Tidal, Control-M, Autosys or equivalent.
• Effective interpersonal skills and relationship-building skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Experience with scripting and automation is a plus

Education:

• Computer Science degree or 5 years of experience with Front Office support.

About ASK: ASK Consulting is an award-winning technology and professional services recruiting firm servicing Fortune 500 organizations nationally. With 5 nationwide offices, two global delivery centers, and employees in 42 states-ASK Consulting connects people with amazing opportunities

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