Electronic Trader

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trading company is seeking a skilled Electronic Trader to join their electronic trading team in London. The role involves enhancing client onboarding, managing API documentation, and providing technical support in the fast-paced crypto trading environment. Ideal candidates will have strong technical skills in Java and FIX, alongside substantial experience in trading workflows.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience with Java and FIX protocol.
• Strong experience integrating with REST and WebSocket APIs.
• Deep understanding of order routing workflows and market structure.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement onboarding processes for new clients.
• Maintain and improve technical documentation for APIs.
• Troubleshoot issues related to connectivity and order routing.

Skills

Java

FIX protocol

API Integration

SQL

Problem Solving

Communication

Tools

PostgreSQL

Job description

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We are seeking a skilled and proactive Electronic Trader to join our growing electronic trading team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong technical background and a deep understanding of electronic execution workflows within the crypto trading industry. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting and expanding our electronic trading infrastructure and client connectivity.

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Electronic Trader to join our growing electronic trading team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong technical background and a deep understanding of electronic execution workflows within the crypto trading industry. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting and expanding our electronic trading infrastructure and client connectivity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Onboarding: Design and implement onboarding processes for new electronic trading clients, ensuring seamless integration and optimal experience.
• API & FIX Documentation: Maintain, update, and improve technical documentation for REST, WebSocket, and FIX APIs.
• Integration Support: Develop and maintain sample code and technical guides to showcase integration workflows with our trading APIs.
• Client Support: Provide comprehensive technical and business support to clients, acting as a bridge between trading operations and external stakeholders.
• Issue Resolution: Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to connectivity, order routing, and electronic execution across all trading channels.
• Performance Reporting: Generate and analyze execution performance metrics and PnL reports to support internal teams and clients.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience with Java and FIX protocol.
• API Integration: Strong experience integrating with REST and WebSocket APIs.
• Database Skills: Proficient in SQL, with a focus on PostgreSQL.
• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of order routing workflows, market structure, and trading protocols in the crypto industry.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to diagnosing and resolving issues in a fast-paced trading environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working directly with market makers, exchanges, or algorithmic trading platforms.
• Familiarity with performance monitoring and trading analytics tools.
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance considerations in electronic trading.