Market Access Support Engineer

Talan Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm is seeking a Market Access support engineer in New York. This role supports Fixed Income products, providing day-to-day operations and addressing technical user issues. Ideal candidates will have experience in trading support, knowledge of UNIX and scripting languages like Python. Being proactive and possessing excellent communication skills are essential. Fluency in English is required, while French is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and experience in Fixed Income trading environments.
• Background in Market Access / Trading Support within a financial institution.
• Solid understanding of UNIX systems.
• Experience with scripting languages, particularly Python.
• Fundamental understanding of networking concepts such as TCP/IP.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and commitment to production stability.
• Fluency in English required; French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate and improve a high-performance trading infrastructure.
• Resolve complex technical user issues and service requests.
• Monitor system performance and manage capacity planning.
• Manage in-house order routing and trade reporting services.
• Provide support to global traders across multiple asset classes.
• Coordinate with exchanges for new services and enhancements.
• Align solutions with international technology teams.
• Drive development of innovative Market Access solutions.

Skills

Fixed Income trading environments

Market Access / Trading Support

UNIX systems

Python

Networking concepts (TCP/IP)

Problem-solving skills

Proactive communication

Teamwork

Job description

With over 7,000 experts in 20 countries, Talan is a global consulting and technology group dedicated to accelerating our clients' transformation through technology, data, and innovation. We’re proud to be aCertified Great Place to Workand are on track to reach €1 billion in revenue by 2025. At Talan, our philosophy is simple yet powerful:Positive Innovation—leveraging technology to benefit people and society.

Job Description

We are looking for a Market Access support engineer to join our client's team. This role is dedicated to Fixed Income products and involves providing day-to-day support and ensuring seamless market access operations

Within a team of 6, you will work in close partnership with a dedicated colleague specializing in UNIX, and act as a key point of contact for front office and other stakeholders. You will get exposure to front office, market connectivity, and high-challengingtrading environments

Responsibilities

• Operate, administer, and continuously improve a high-performance, large-scale trading infrastructure built on state-of-the-art, low-latency technologies.
• Deliver prompt and effective resolution of complex, technical user issues and service requests.
• Monitor system performance, optimize processes, and manage capacity planning to meet stringent low-latency requirements.
• Manage in-house order routing, feed handlers, pre-trade checks, and trade reporting services to ensure seamless market access.
• Provide expert support to global traders executing diverse strategies across multiple asset classes.
• Collaborate closely with exchanges and trading venues to coordinate the implementation of new services and enhancements.
• Work in partnership with international technology teams to align solutions and share best practices.
• Drive the development and deployment of innovative Market Access solutions aligned with evolving business needs.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and experience in Fixed Income trading environments.
• Background in Market Access / Trading Support, ideally within a financial institution.
• Solid understanding of UNIX systems (to collaborate effectively with a UNIX specialist).
• Experience with scripting languages, particularly Python, for automation and process improvement.
• Fundamental understanding of networking concepts such as TCP/IP, routing, and multicast.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, ability to work under pressure, and commitment to production stability.
• Mindset: Curious, proactive, excellent communication, quick learner, and strong team player.
• Fluency in English required; French is a plus.

Additional Information

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