Trading Operations Engineer
Flow Traders seeks a self-motivated individual with a keen interest in both technology and financial markets to join the APAC Trading Operations team. The ideal candidate should possess an entrepreneurial mindset along with the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks. This role involves collaborating with a driven and skilled team comprising Traders, Developers, and System Engineers to collectively achieve objectives.
As a key member of the Trading Operations team, your responsibilities will include hands-on support for traders to ensure the reliability and performance of our proprietary trading systems. Moreover, you will be engaged in various projects, offering insights on structural enhancements, and staying abreast of industry trends to capitalize on new technological opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Address technical issues promptly that impact in-house trading applications
- Optimize the infrastructure to align with business requirements
- Employ project- and change-management tools to configure and uphold trading infrastructure
- Enhance and analyze exchange connectivity
- Monitor and document trading applications and IT infrastructure
- Collaborate with developers to conceptualize advanced in-house applications
Qualifications for Success
- Familiarity and interest in Unix/Linux and Windows operating systems
- Previous experience in the financial services sector
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as bash and Python
- Fundamental networking knowledge (TCP/IP, routing, multicast, etc.)
- Exceptional communication skills with a customer-focused approach
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment with a sense of urgency
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problems-solving capabilities
Flow Traders does not entertain unsolicited resumes from staffing firms or search agencies. Any resumes or candidate information shared with Flow Traders employees via-email, the Internet, or directly without a valid and signed search agreement will be considered freely available to Flow Traders without any constraints, and no placement fee will be payable if the candidate is hired.