Project Manager - Front Office IT Trading

Talan Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking consulting firm as a Business Analyst / Project Manager, where you'll lead innovative Front Office IT projects. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology in a dynamic environment, focusing on market connectivity and project management. You'll collaborate with talented professionals, driving excellence in finance and technology. If you have a strong financial background and a passion for project management, this is your opportunity to elevate your career while contributing to transformative projects that shape the future of finance.

Benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company matching

15 days of paid vacation

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Voluntary STD and LTD

Paid holidays and sick days

Qualifications

• 3 to 7 years of experience in project management and finance.
• Strong understanding of capital markets and trading systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects, track KPIs, and lead meetings.
• Analyze systems and design new functionalities.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance market connectivity.

Skills

Project Management

Financial Analysis

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Quantitative Finance

Tools

Python

FIX Protocol

TCP Protocol

Multicast

Job description

Talan is an international consulting and technology expertise group that accelerates its clients' transformation through innovation, technology, and data. For over 20 years, Talan has been advising and supporting companies and public institutions in implementing their transformation and innovation projects in France and internationally.

Present on 5 continents, in 20 countries, the Group, Great Place To Work certified, with more than 7,000 employees, aims to achieve a turnover of one-billion-euro by the end of 2025.

With its research and innovation Centre, Talan puts innovation at the heart of its development and intervenes in the technological mutation sectors, such as Artificial Intelligence, Data Intelligence, Blockchains, to avail the growth of major groups and mid-cap companies through a committed and responsible approach.

By placing "Positive Innovation" at the heart of its strategy, the Talan Group is convinced that it is by serving people that technology amplifies its potential for society.

Job Description

Are you looking to join a company at the forefront of innovation and transformation? Look no further than Talan!

We are seeking a talented Business Analyst / Project Manager to join our team and work on Front Office IT projects. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Market Connectivity and strong organizational and project management skills.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and collaborate with a dynamic group of professionals who are dedicated to excellence. You will have the chance to contribute to the development of our Finance engineering team and grow your career in a stimulating environment.

If you are a skilled Business Analyst / Project Manager with a passion for finance and technology, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us and take your career to the next level!

Role and responsibilities

• Project Management: Track KPIs, plan and coordinate projects, and lead operational and steering committee meetings.
• Analyze and Enhance Systems: Study existing trading system capabilities and design new functionalities.
• Develop Technical Documentation: Create workflow diagrams, data flow diagrams, traceability matrix, and system specifications.
• Gather and Define Requirements: Identify system input, processing, and output needs, ensuring effective system controls.
• Collaborate with Teams: Work closely with engineers, algo developers, and traders to align system enhancements with business needs.
• Design Market Connectivity Solutions: Implement cutting-edge market connectivity systems.
• Ensure Compliance: Maintain order management processes in line with best execution practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Finance or Quantitative finance
• 3 to 7 years of experience
• Strong financial background related to capital markets, payment systems and trust accounting.
• Strong understanding of investment management operations and business terminology.
• Ability to resolve issues, recommend, and implement system solutions.
• Skilled in driving project milestones, coordinating between teams, and providing leadership/mentorship.
• Experience with client and market connectivity products, trading execution solutions, and application development platforms.
• Proficiency in network protocols such as TCP & multicast. FIX & Binary Connectivity Protocol knowledge and Python scripting expertise a plus.

At Talan, we invest in our employees' well-being and empower them with benefits, including:

• The salary range for this role is US$90,000 - US$135,000.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• 15 days of paid vacation per year at hire and up to 27 according to seniority (annual untaken vacation days are cashed out).
• 8 paid holidays + 5 sick days + 2 personal days per year.
• Company health, dental, and vision insurance plans + FSA.
• Voluntary STD and LTD.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.