FIX Onboarding Engineer (On-Site - Dallas)

Broadridge Financial Solutions; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Broadridge Financial Solutions seeks a FIX Onboarding Systems Engineer (Analyst/Associate) to enable clients to connect and trade electronically on our platforms. You will guide FIX protocol, coordinate connectivity, and drive production go-lives in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment.

The role requires strong financial markets knowledge, scripting and UNIX/Linux skills, and a client-facing mindset. Occasional collaboration across sales, coverage, and development teams is expected.

Qualifications

• Degree in a technical field such as CS/Engineering/IT.
• 2–4 years of professional experience; Analyst or Associate level.
• Strong understanding of financial markets and electronic order lifecycle.
• Experience with scripting/programming and UNIX/Linux.
• Familiarity with FIX protocol and onboarding processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end onboarding of electronic trading applications for external clients.
• Coordinate multi-team onboarding projects and dependencies.
• Test and certify FIX connections and ensure compliance with standards.
• Provide FIX protocol expertise and client liaison across teams.
• Develop and maintain onboarding documentation and tooling.

Skills

Python

Java

C++

SQL

Unix/Linux

Networking (TCP/IP, VPN, Firewalls)

FIX protocol knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering/IT

Tools

Git

Linux/UNIX tools

Job description

Company Overview

At Broadridge, we've built a culture where the highest goal is to empower others to accomplish more. If you’re passionate about developing your career, while helping others along the way, come join the Broadridge team. Broadridge is growing! We are seeking an enthusiastic FIX Systems Engineer to support the onboarding and certification of external clients onto our electronic trading platforms. This role requires a strong understanding of financial markets and the electronic order lifecycle, as well as the ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder onboarding initiatives. The successful candidate will serve as a key technical liaison between clients and internal teams, providing FIX protocol expertise, coordinating connectivity, and ensuring smooth production go-lives. Our electronic trading teams are at the forefront of innovation, building massively scalable software and low-latency infrastructure solutions to facilitate client trading across global financial markets. This role sits within a dynamic and critical group responsible for the connectivity and onboarding of external clients to our customers electronic trading platforms. The team works closely with various stakeholders, including sales, coverage, and development teams, to ensure seamless integration and exceptional client experience.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically proficient FIX Onboarding Systems Engineer to join our team at the Analyst or Associate level. This individual will be instrumental in enabling our clients to connect and trade electronically with our customers. The role requires a deep understanding of financial markets, particularly the full lifecycle of electronic orders, from order initiation to execution, clearing, and settlement. The successful candidate will manage complex onboarding projects, provide expert guidance on FIX protocol, and collaborate extensively across internal and external teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end onboarding process of electronic trading applications for external clients to the firm's trading systems, from initial request to production go-live.
• Coordinate new projects, driving deliverable dependencies across multiple internal teams including business, operations, and various platform developers (e.g., algorithmic trading, workflow, networks).
• Maintain close communication with business and Operations teams to understand requirements and implement effective business solutions.
• Test and certify new client connections via FIX protocol, ensuring compliance with industry standards and firm-specific requirements.
• Implement and improve customized client requests, enhancing the flexibility and functionality of our electronic trading offerings.
• Facilitate network connectivity requests, including configurations related to TCP/IP, Firewalls, and VPNs.
• Provide subject matter expertise on all FIX-related inquiries to relevant business and application teams, acting as a key technical liaison.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues that arise during the onboarding process and provide ongoing support.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for client onboarding projects and processes.
• Contribute to the continuous enhancement and streamlining of onboarding processes, applications, and tooling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems/Technology, or a related technical field.
• 2-4 years of professional experience, with the level (Analyst or Associate) commensurate with experience and demonstrated capabilities.
• Strong understanding of financial markets and the complete electronic order lifecycle, including order types, execution venues, and post-trade processes (clearing and settlement).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and build strong relationships with clients.
• Experience with scripting and/or Programming (e.g., Python, Java, C++, SQL).
• Comfortable operating in a UNIX/Linux environment, with good knowledge of common commands and tools.
• Understanding of connectivity, networks, and related concepts such as TCP/IP, Firewalls, and VPN.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with the FIX (Financial Information eXchange) protocol and FIX certification processes.
• Finance background with a solid understanding of multiple asset classes (e.g., Equities, Futures, Options, FX).
• Experience in technical project management or leading technical initiatives.
• Prior experience in a client-facing technical role within financial services.

Compensation

• Compensation Range: The salary range for this position is between $70,000 - $110,000.
• Bonus Eligibility: Bonus Eligible.

Benefits

• Please visit www.broadridgebenefits.com for more information on our comprehensive benefit offerings.
• All Colorado employees receive paid sick leave in compliance with the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act and other legally required benefits, as applicable.

Equal Opportunity

We recognize that ensuring our long-term success means creating an environment where everyone is welcome, where everyone's strengths are valued, and where everyone can perform at their best. Broadridge provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, ethnic origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, and other protected characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Application Deadline

The deadline to apply for this role is October 1, 2026.

Additional Information

We are dedicated to fostering a collaborative, engaging, and inclusive environment and are committed to providing a workplace that empowers associates to be authentic and bring their best to work. We believe that associates do their best when they feel safe, understood, and valued, and we work diligently and collaboratively to ensure Broadridge is a company—and ultimately a community—that recognizes and celebrates everyone’s unique perspective.

Technology and Company Overview

Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE: BR) is a global technology leader with trusted expertise and transformative technology, helping clients and the financial services industry operate, innovate, and grow. We power investing, governance, and communications for our clients – driving operational resiliency, elevating business performance, and transforming investor experiences. Our technology and operations platforms process and generate over 7 billion communications annually and underpin the daily average trading of over $15 trillion in equities, fixed income, and other securities globally.

Culture and Development

A certified Great Place to Work®, Broadridge is part of the S&P 500® Index, employing over 15,000 associates in 21 countries. We are committed to creating an engaging workplace for the most talented associates in our industry. We are dedicated to fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and healthy environment that promotes flexibility and accountability. As a leading provider of technology, communications, and data and analytics solutions to businesses around the world, it is critical that we understand, embrace, and operate in a multicultural environment. Every associate has unique strengths, which, when fully appreciated and embraced, allow individuals to perform at their best, leading to our success. We believe that our associates are our most important asset. Encouraging professional development opportunities is a core part of our culture. Broadridge provides educational opportunities, including formal classes, training programs and events. To enable learning in our hybrid working model, Broadridge has redesigned all development programs for 100% virtual delivery. Our associates have access to 8,500+ online courses covering business, leadership, technical, and function-specific topics through our LinkedIn Learning program.