FIX Connectivity Engineer – AVP (Hybrid)

Citigroup Inc.; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled FIX Connectivity Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with various business teams to ensure seamless client onboarding and connectivity. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in FIX protocol, networking fundamentals, and electronic trading, contributing to diverse projects across asset classes. With a hybrid working model and a commitment to employee well-being, this position promises both professional growth and a supportive work environment. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Discretional annual performance related bonus

Private Medical Care

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pension Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Special discounts for employees, family, and friends

Access to learning and development resources

Qualifications

• Solid experience in FIX Engineering or systems analysis role.
• Subject Matter Expert in FIX Protocol with a strong understanding of electronic trading.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain connectivity from external clients to Citi FIX gateways.
• Assist with troubleshooting and issue resolution across development and support.

Skills

FIX Protocol

Client Connectivity

Networking Fundamentals

Electronic Trading

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Tools

UNIX

SQL

XML

Aegis Client Simulator

Job description

FIX Connectivity Engineer – AVP (Hybrid)

Overview

Citi is a world-leading global bank. We have approximately 200 million customer accounts and a presence in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions worldwide. We provide consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management. We enable clients to achieve their strategic financial objectives by providing them with cutting-edge ideas, best-in-class products and solutions, and unparalleled access to capital and liquidity.

What We do / The Team

This role is within the Equities Electronic Technology organization within the Global FIX Engineering Team. The FIX Engineering team is responsible for all Client onboarding as well as FIX connection support and maintenance across Citi markets. This gives the successful candidate the opportunity to work within all asset classes and across businesses at Citi. The role requires working directly with external clients, software vendors and various multi-asset business teams at Citi. The team globally provides 24/5 follow the sun FIX Connection coverage through teams in Singapore, Pune, New York, and the UK. The candidate will be expected to participate in prioritization, project planning, certification, and production releases. The broad coverage of the FIX Engineering team across Citi Markets gives the candidate an exceptional opportunity to be involved in a vast range of projects and businesses.

This is a key position, working with multiple groups: the front-office business, development, QA, BA groups and Production support. This position involves requirement analysis and capture, working closely with the business users and other technology teams to define solutions. Implementing these solutions using Citi’s strategic connectivity platform (One Execution).

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

Able to work independently, good communication skills, has experience in working on complex and medium to large projects.

Role Overview/What will you do:

• Work within a global team of experienced FIX Engineers to establish and maintain connectivity from external clients to Citi FIX gateways.
• Communicate effectively with business, development, QA, infrastructure, and production support teams.
• Use technical skills to ensure business requirements are understood at all levels of delivery.
• Assist with troubleshooting and issue resolution across development, support, and technical business users.
• Establish strong working relationships across different technology areas (QA, Support, etc.).
• New client connectivity onboarding and certification.
• Migrating existing connectivity from legacy platform to new as required.
• 2nd line support for all FIX issues and Client Connectivity related.
• Client onboarding for Equity, Derivative and Rates businesses.

Development Value:

• This role will offer an exceptional candidate who is looking to gain real Client Onboarding access experience, the opportunity to refine and grow a diverse connectivity skillset.
• Working as part of a close-knit team they will learn to collaborate efficiently and benefit from the breadth of the teams reach across asset classes and locations.
• 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.

Key Skills and Experience required:

• Solid relevant experience in FIX Engineering or systems analysis role.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in FIX Protocol.
• Familiar with networking fundamentals.
• Good understanding of electronic trading and financial markets.
• Experience in FIX client onboarding and certification projects.
• Knowledge of Third Party Networks and EMS/OMS software vendors. (e.g., Fidessa, NYFIX, Bloomberg, TradingScreen, ITG etc..).
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication.
• Prior experience with Aegis Client Simulator or other FIX testing/certification tools.
• Experience with UNIX, SQL and XML.

Added Skills:

• Demonstrates effective analysis and problem-solving.
• Good Analytical and Project Coordination skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work load and meet multiple project deadlines.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment and make independent decisions.
• Relationship Management - Ability to deal with a range of external parties, stakeholders, and business groups with varying levels of seniority.

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

What we’ll provide you:

By joining Citi London, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
• A discretional annual performance related bonus.
• Private Medical Care & Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Pension Plan.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends.
• Access to an array of learning and development resources.

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self, every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay and empowered to thrive.

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Applications Development

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Time Type:

Full time

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