Lead FIX Partnerships & Connectivity

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned FIX Connectivity lead to manage end-to-end broker onboarding and multi-stream FIX projects across client implementations. The role focuses on configuring FIX messages, collaborating with infrastructure partners, and expanding coverage to new asset classes while ensuring regulatory compliance and scalable processes.

The ideal candidate brings deep FIX fluency (4.2/4.4), strong project management, and excellent communication across technical and business teams, with

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with FIX protocol, broker onboarding, and trading system integrations
• Strong background in independently managing FIX certification and EMS/OMS integrations from start to finish
• Experience with multiple asset classes (equities, options, fixed income) and working with regional trading partners across global markets
• Hands-on experience with Broadridge/Itiviti and NYFIX is highly desirable
• Deep knowledge of FIX 4.2/4.4, message formatting, and electronic trading workflows
• Proven project management skills
• Familiarity with trading platforms and EMS/OMS ecosystems
• Skilled in using UAT and production testing tools for FIX environments
• Excellent communication skills across technical and business audiences
• Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and effective at cross-functional coordination
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment
• Willingness to learn about cutting-edge technologies while cultivating expertise in a business domain/problem space
• Flexibility to occasionally support testing outside standard US business hours for international broker certifications

Responsibilities

• Lead broker onboarding end-to-end—from initial certification through FIX go-live readiness
• Serve as the primary project manager for simultaneous FIX connectivity workstreams across dozens of client implementations
• Collaborate with FIX infrastructure partners to deploy and maintain FIX connectivity
• Own the configuration and customization of FIX messages, tags, and protocols
• Support expansion into new asset classes and trading regions
• Act as an escalation point for FIX-related production issues
• Document FIX workflows, integration specs, and operational playbooks
• Ensure all FIX connections meet regulatory standards and internal compliance guidelines
• Optimize onboarding, testing, and deployment processes to drive scalability and operational efficiency
• Enable CX teams through documentation, training, and collaborative knowledge transfer

Skills

FIX protocol

Broker onboarding

Trading system integrations

Project management

EMS/OMS integrations

Global markets

Communication skills

Cross-functional coordination

Analytical mindset

Customer-facing experience

Tools

Broadridge/Itiviti

NYFIX

FIX testing tools

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned FIX Connectivity lead to manage end-to-end broker onboarding and multi-stream FIX projects across client implementations. The role focuses on configuring FIX messages, collaborating with infrastructure partners, and expanding coverage to new asset classes while ensuring regulatory compliance and scalable processes.

The ideal candidate brings deep FIX fluency (4.2/4.4), strong project management, and excellent communication across technical and business teams, with