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Cantor Fitzgerald · 3 weeks ago

Equities FIX Engineer

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$200K/yr - $250K/yr

5+ years exp

Cantor Fitzgerald L.P. is a leading global financial services firm recognized for its strengths in fixed income and equity capital markets. The Lead Equities FIX Engineer will provide day-to-day support for FIX connectivity and order routing, while also managing client onboarding and certification.

Commercial Real EstateFinancial ServicesFinTechManagement ConsultingRisk Management

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Lead FIX Engineer with strong equities domain, market access and client connectivity knowledge and technical ability (FIX protocol and network understanding)

The role will combine client FIX connectivity support, Algo Trading System, overall trading platform/infrastructure support and taking an active role in any relevant projects

The successful candidate will be part of a team that interacts closely with Cantor’s clients and colleagues, focusing on solving problems and assisting with creating solutions to effectively support the business

Provide day-to-day support to clients, Cantor sales traders and other colleagues for all FIX connectivity, order routing and Order Management System (OMS) queries

Perform production problem investigation using technical and analytical expertise and knowledge of the system to resolve problems effectively

Serve in a client facing role for FIX connectivity on-boarding and certification at the session and application level

Perform system configuration for new connectivity client on-boarding

Translate client’s business requirements to the appropriate configuration parameters

Manage issues, changes, bugs, and enhancement requests for global

Work within a global team of experienced FIX Engineers to establish and maintain connectivity from external clients to Cantor FIX gateways

Communicate effectively with business, development, QA, infrastructure, and production support teams

New client connectivity onboarding and certification

Migrating existing connectivity from legacy platform to new as required

1st line support for all FIX issues and Client Connectivity related

Client onboarding for Equity, Derivative and Algo businesses

Qualification

FIX protocolJava developmentEquities domain knowledgeUNIXSQLXMLTIBCOJMSSolaceClient onboardingProject coordinationAnalytical skillsProblem solvingCommunication skills

Required

Minimum of 5 to 10 years of FIX protocol and backend Java development, design and testing experience with prior financial industry experience

5+ years leading teams, working with FIX Engines

This role is ideally suited for a very delivery focused technologist and someone looking to gain a lot of exposure to trading/sales, as well as the chance to work on cutting edge technology

Experience with UNIX, SQL, XML and middleware products like TIBCO, JMS, Solace

Familiarity with SQL and experience with understanding/refactoring Stored Procedures in Sybase

Solid relevant experience in FIX Engineering or systems analysis role

Subject Matter Expert (SME) in FIX Protocol

Good understanding of electronic trading and financial markets

Experience in FIX client onboarding and certification projects

Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication

Demonstrates effective analysis and problem solving

Good Analytical and Project Coordination skills

Ability to prioritize work load and meet multiple project deadlines

Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment and make independent decisions

Ability to deal with a range of external parties, stakeholders, and business groups with varying levels of seniority

Bachelor's Degree required

Preferred

Experience developing server-side applications using Java is a plus

Knowledge of Third Party Networks and EMS/OMS software vendors (e.g., Fidessa, NYFIX, Bloomberg, SS&C and etc.)

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Discretionary bonuses

Short- and long-term incentives (e.g., deferred cash, equity, etc.)

Company

Cantor Fitzgerald

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Cantor Fitzgerald is a global financial services firm that specializes in equities, investment banking, and real estate.

Founded in 1945

New York, New York, USA

10001+ employees

http://cantor.com

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