Pre-Trade Data and Controls Consultant

Data Intellect; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior SME to consult and drive solutions in capital markets. This hybrid role offers a unique opportunity to work with clients, providing expert guidance on data engineering and market controls. You'll be at the forefront of transforming complex data challenges into actionable insights, ensuring compliance and enhancing operational efficiency. With a focus on collaboration and professional growth, this position promises a dynamic work environment and the chance to make a significant impact in the financial sector. Join a team that values intellect and innovation!

Benefits

Flexible working

Professional development

Progression opportunities

International travel opportunities

Healthcare cover

Generous referral scheme

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Experience with order and market data across asset classes.
• Familiarity with front office systems and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Consult for clients in capital markets, overseeing data engineering.
• Provide guidance on pre-trade data and market controls.

Skills

Data Engineering

Market Data Analysis

Order Management Systems

Algorithmic Execution

User Requirements Documentation

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Computer Science

Relevant Certifications

Tools

Data Mapping Software

Surveillance Systems

Job description

At Data Intellect it has never been just about data or technology, they are our tools. It’s about human intellect, collaboration and providing solutions for the most complex of challenges.

We do this by living the [DI] code:

We are Problem Solvers who are Humble, possess a Can-do Attitude with a focus on Togetherness.

“We are not big on egos, but we’re not for the faint-hearted either” – Steve Turner, CEO

Job Description

This is a hybrid role consisting of two areas of responsibility. Percentage time split between them is an estimated average and may vary during different periods based on need.

1) Primary (60-80%): consulting directly for Data Intellect's customers in the capital markets space, as an SME resource, as well as to deliver and oversee work on their behalf;

2) Secondary (20-40%): a senior SME in pre-sales and sales activity for Data Intellect to help it to win business and promote its services within the industry.

Key Responsibilities may include:

· Provide guidance to trading firms on how to engineer their pre-trade (RFQ, quote, order) data and market data in order to feed into surveillance and supervisory controls

· Explain how different 1LOD / surveillance controls work at the data level.

· Oversee data engineering work to achieve the desired outcomes for enhancement of or delivery of new controls

· Undertake analysis to understand customers' data landscape and feed that into surveillance model designs

· Create and maintain data mapping documentation.

· Liaise with surveillance analysts to lead the troubleshooting and triaging of issues to drive root cause identification and resolution.

· Document, track, and escalate risks and issues to the Project Lead or Head of Practice as appropriate.

· Provide thought leadership on data governance issues impacting supervisory and surveillance controls

· Work with Data Intellect sales team to prepare marketing and sales materials, identify opportunities, and draw-up proposals.

Qualifications

Key Qualifications

· Experience in handling order data, quote data and market data across at least one asset class

· Familiarity with front office order management systems and workflows

· Expertise in different algorithmic execution engines and their data output

· Experience of documenting user requirements and / or business proposals, designing solutions to business needs

· Knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle and project best practices

· Experience of working in the consulting / professional services or software vendor sector, or equivalent skills & experience

· Knowledge of Rates, Credit, or Commodities trading environment and risk management is highly advantageous

Additional Information

What we offer:

• Flexible working – we offer hybrid working so our people can achieve that elusive work/life balance.
• Professional development – we offer extensive training, ranging from leadership to specific technical skills.
• Progression opportunities - we run a biannual promotion process. Monthly 121s with your People Leader provides support to guide you and your career in the right direction.
• International travel opportunities – we offer the opportunity to work internationally, with teams in Belfast, London, New York, Hong Kong & Singapore
• Healthcare cover – provider is dependent on region, UK is provided by Benenden Health, including 24/7 GP Service & Mental Health Helpline to give you peace of mind when it comes to your health
• Generous referral scheme – we love to see referrals and referring a friend means cash for you!
• Regular social events, prizes and giveaways – our talented social committee work hard all year round to provide exciting events across all regions to promote our value of togetherness

A little background on DI

Simply put – we turn big data problems into smart data solutions

At our core, Data Intellect is a data and technology consultancy firm. Our key area of expertise is financial and capital markets technology solutions. However, the utility of these solutions allow us to apply fintech data expertise to other industries such as smart energy and healthcare.

This proprietary offering is complemented by a wealth of experience in data engineering, electronic trading systems, data capture applications, regulatory and compliance systems and middle and back-office enterprise web solutions.

Fair employment and equal opportunities

Data Intellect is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Accommodations are available on request throughout the assessment and selection process.

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