Senior Brokerage Systems Engineer (Trading, Clearing & Settlement, Accounting Systems)

BIT Official; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

BIT is seeking a Senior Backend Architect to design and implement core systems for trading, accounting, and clearing & settlement, focusing on data integrity and fund security. The role includes OMS/EMS interfaces and risk engine work.

You will lead integrations with clearing brokers and execution venues, build broker-level accounting and reconciliations, and help ensure availability, disaster recovery, and regulatory reporting. English and Chinese communication is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science or a related field.
• 5+ years of backend/distributed systems development experience, including 3+ years in core systems at a securities firm or exchange.
• Familiar with OMS/EMS design and FIX protocol; able to complete FIX Engine integration.
• Deep understanding of clearing, settlement, and accounting mechanisms with broker-level accounting system experience.
• Strong engineering skills with good communication in English and Chinese.

Responsibilities

• Core System Architecture: Design and implement architecture for core systems including trading, accounting, and clearing & settlement, ensuring data consistency and fund security.
• External Institution Integration: Lead system integration with Clearing Brokers and Execution Venues.
• Accounting & Reconciliation System: Build broker-level accounting and end-of-day reconciliation with alignment to clearing parties and regulatory reporting.
• Margin Financing & Options Derivatives: Design risk engines and flows for margin, liquidation, deposits/withdrawals to ensure fund safety.
• Stability & Contingency: Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and cross-functional collaboration with compliance, operations, product.

Skills

OMS/EMS design

FIX protocol

Broker-level accounting

Clearing & settlement

Distributed systems

Bilingual English/Chinese

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

BIT (formerly Matrixport) is a global digital asset financial services and infrastructure group. Headquartered in Singapore and founded in 2019, BIT bridges traditional finance and digital assets through governance-driven financial services and technology.

The firm manages over US$7 billion in assets and facilitates more than US$7 billion in monthly trading volume. BIT offers services including custody, trading, asset and wealth management, liquidity and financing solutions, and tokenised real-world assets (RWA), serving institutional and professional investors globally.

BIT Group entities maintain a licensed and regulated footprint across Singapore, Hong Kong, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United States and Bhutan.

For more information, visit www.bit.com

Kickstart Your Journey at BIT:

At BIT, we come together as a dynamic team to tackle exciting challenges head-on, creating an environment bursting with openness, transparency, and inclusivity. Every graduate is a vital part of our mission, and your ideas will always be valued. We’re searching for passionate, intellectually curious, and entrepreneurial individuals ready to make a real impact in the crypto ecosystem and help create innovative products for the next billion users.

• Make a Difference in the Future of Web3!
• Gain Hands-On Experience with Cryptocurrencies!
• Mentorship and Networking with Industry Leaders!
• Join a Fun, Vibrant, and Engaging Culture!

Key Responsibilities

• Core System Architecture: Design and implement the architecture for core systems including trading, accounting, and clearing & settlement, ensuring data consistency and fund security.
• External Institution Integration: Lead system integration with Clearing Brokers and Execution Venues.
• Accounting & Reconciliation System: Build a broker-level accounting and end-of-day reconciliation system, ensuring data alignment with clearing parties, upstream brokers, and regulatory reporting.
• Margin Financing & Options Derivatives: Design and iterate risk engines (margin and liquidation logic) and deposit/withdrawal/transfer flows to ensure fund safety.
• Stability & Contingency: Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and fund anomaly contingency plans. Collaborate cross-functionally with compliance, operations, product, and other teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science or a related field.
• 5+ years of backend / distributed systems development experience, including 3+ years of core system experience at a securities firm or exchange.
• Familiar with the full order lifecycle and OMS/EMS design. Proficient in the FIX protocol and able to independently complete FIX Engine integration.
• Deep understanding of clearing, settlement, and accounting mechanisms, with hands-on experience designing and implementing broker-level accounting systems.
• Strong engineering skills and good communication skills in both Chinese and English.

Preferred:

• Experience building a core system from 0 to 1 at an offshore securities firm.
• Knowledge of open-source/commercial components related to accounting or FIX.

Embrace the opportunity to thrive and grow with us as we shape the future together at BIT!