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

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

Job summary

BIT is seeking an experienced backend/system engineer to design and implement the core infrastructure for trading, accounting, and settlement. You will lead integration with clearing brokers and execution venues while developing broker-level accounting systems and end-of-day reconciliations.

You will design and iterate risk engines for margin and liquidation, and oversee deposit/withdrawal flows to ensure fund safety.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design and implement core system architecture for trading, accounting, and settlement.
• Lead system integration with Clearing Brokers and Execution Venues.
• Build broker-level accounting and end-of-day reconciliation system aligning with clearing parties and regulators.
• Design risk engines for margin, liquidation logic, and asset transfer flows to ensure fund safety.
• Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and cross-functional collaboration with compliance, operations, and product teams.

Skills

Distributed systems

Backend development

Cross-functional collaboration

English & Chinese communication

System design & architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

FIX Engine

Job description

About BIT：

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!
• Unlock Global Opportunities!
• 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!

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