Trade Execution Analyst / Software Engineer

Trade Execution Analyst / Software Engineer

Our client is a leading alternative investment specialist.

• Your mission is to be the front-line support to the trading desk and foster straight-through processing (STP) of all post-trade activities with the highest degree of accuracy, diligence, and speed;
• Ensure smooth daily processing of trade execution and trade reconciliation, including the effective resolution of trade breaks and troubleshooting in a fairly automated process;
• Act as deputy trader to manage trade execution across global markets;
• Contribute to the technical development of our portfolio management and execution platform;
• Participate in projects to enhance operational efficiency and reliability of the daily portfolio implementation process in collaboration with internal teams;
• Maintain and improve system interfaces to internal and external counterparties (e.g., data and workflow automation) to reduce costs and operational risks;
• Ensure the highest data quality for signal generation, performance analysis, and reporting.

Ihr Profil

• Pleasant, open-minded, and self-motivated team player with genuine interest in financial markets;
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, engineering (Software / Electrical / Electronic), or applied mathematics from a university or technical college;
• Strong object-oriented programming skills, preferably in C++ / C#;
• Applied knowledge of data modeling, including relational databases (SQL);
• Solid Excel and VBA skills;
• 2-3 years of work experience in the financial industry is a plus but not required – fresh graduates are welcome to apply;
• Fast learner, analytical, and numerate with the ability to abstract, assess, and solve problems;
• Excellent attention to detail and proactive response to mistakes;
• Well-organized and priority-driven with a practical and methodological approach to work;
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.