Client Connectivity Specialist - FIX Implementations

Nomura; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services group is seeking a Client Connectivity Specialist – FIX Implementations to join their EMEA team in London. The role focuses on onboarding European client and broker flows primarily for equities, managing FIX connectivity requests, and collaborating with global colleagues. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in FIX onboarding, strong technical skills, and a proven track record of client service.

Qualifications

• Extensive FIX onboarding experience in bank/broker and vendor environments.
• Strong understanding of operational risk considerations for implementations.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent requests and projects.

Responsibilities

• Onboard European client and broker flows predominantly for equities.
• Manage FIX connectivity requests for European businesses.
• Collaborate with global FIX Implementation teams.

Skills

FIX onboarding experience

Technical expertise in FIX Protocol

Client service prioritization

Business knowledge in equities flows

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Tools

UNIX

XML

Job description

Client Connectivity Specialist – FIX Implementations

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Job title: Client Connectivity Specialist – FIX Implementations

Corporate title: Vice President

Department: EMEA FIX Implementations

Location: London (Hybrid)

Company overview: Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, and Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking). Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership.

Department overview: The Global FIX Implementations Team is part of the Production Services organisation. It is responsible for client and broker FIX onboarding for equities, options and futures order flows. The team is comprised of three regional teams (EMEA, Americas and Asia), based in London, New York and Hong Kong.

Role overview: This position is on the EMEA FIX Implementations team. The team is primarily, but not exclusively, focused on onboarding European client and broker flows, predominantly for equities. EMEA FIX Implementations manages FIX connectivity requests for European businesses and works closely with Asia and Americas FIX Implementations colleagues to operate as a global team.

Key attributes critical to success:

• An experienced FIX onboarder with demonstrable technical expertise (FIX Protocol, connectivity).
• Deep understanding of operational risk considerations, utilising this to manage and guide implementations.
• Prioritises client service at all times.
• Solid business knowledge across equities flows.
• Creative and enthusiastic problem solver with an analytical, detail-focused mindset.
• Rigorous approach to testing/certification and change management.
• Team-player, natural collaborator and relationship builder.
• Strong and thorough communicator to all clients and stakeholders, be they internal or external, business or technical.
• Ability to manage and own multiple concurrent requests and projects.

Skills, Experience, Qualifications and Knowledge required:

• Extensive FIX onboarding experience: ideally in bank/broker and vendor (O/EMS, FIX) environments; across high-touch, PT and electronic (DMA/algo) flow types; with FIX-In and FIX-Out connectivity.
• Subject matter expertise in the FIX Protocol (4.2, 4.4).
• Strong understanding of, and ideally experience of implementing, O/EMS considerations and requirements for onboarding (e.g. third-party algo screen building and certification).
• Working knowledge of UNIX and XML.
• Knowledge of global equities onboarding and regional nuances/considerations (preferred).
• Futures and Options onboarding experience (preferred).

Explore Insights & Vision

• Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future.

Making Strategic Decisions

• Evaluate all the options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations.
• Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity.

Elevate Organizational Capability

• Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through the promotion of knowledge sharing.

Inclusion

• Respect DEI, foster a culture of psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).

Right to Work

The UK Government has taken steps to reduce net migration to the UK by limiting the number of overseas workers from outside the EEA coming to the UK for employment. Please note that whilst we are able to consider applications from overseas workers from outside the EEA (who require a Tier 2 (General) visa) we can only employ them if we can provide evidence that there are no other suitable candidates for this vacancy from inside the EEA.

If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Nomura is committed to an employment policy of equal opportunities and is fundamentally opposed to any less favourable treatment accorded to existing or potential members of staff on the grounds of race, creed, colour, nationality, disability, marital status, pregnancy, gender or sexual orientation.