Technical Trade Support Analyst

Technical Support Analyst – FIX Protocol– Linux– London [City]. A Global investment banking group seeks to hire a Technical Analyst in London for the expanding front office trade support team. The client is a major player within the investment banking community, proving sophisticated low-latency trading solutions to their internal traders and external prime brokerage clients.

Fantastic opportunity for a Technical Support Analyst to work with front-office traders, gain extensive equities asset class experience whilst supporting an interesting technology stack.

The Technical Support Analyst will be responsible for:

• OnBoarding of new clients
• Support low-latency, high-frequency trading applications
• Support and troubleshoot FIX Connectivity – FIX Protocol issues
• Smart order routing, European gateway and exchange connectivity support
• Algorithmic trade support
• Work with front-office users to provide 1st – 3rd level support dealing with complex real-time trading issues
• Develop longstanding relationships with senior stakeholders.

The Technical Support Analyst will need to have:

• A degree in a STEM related subject.
• 5 + years of commercial experience in technical support within the finance sector.
• Strong Linux experience
• Scripting experience – Python, Bash, Shell or Perl
• FIX Protocol – FIX connectivity support experience is required
• Market Data – Real-time Data feeds experience desirable

The clients cutting-edge trading low-latency solutions are second to none and the Technical Support Analyst will work within a fast-paced environment with front-office users. This role will offer opportunities to manage projects, lead project teams and work with highly sophisticated trading solutions used by internal front-offices users across this investment banking client.

Package includes: Competitive bonus, pension contribution, life assurance, private medical cover, wellness package. 26 days annual leave. x3 days in the clients offices per week.