Trading Application Support Analyst - Equity Desk

Talan Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company matching

15 days of paid vacation, increasing based on seniority

8 paid holidays, 5 sick days, 2 personal days

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Voluntary STD and LTD

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking a Trading Application Support Analyst to provide real-time support to Equities traders in a fast-paced trading environment. The ideal candidate requires 5+ years of experience on an Equities trading floor with a strong understanding of trading workflows and compliance. The position offers an annual salary range of $90,000 to $140,000, alongside a robust benefits package, including a 401(k) retirement plan and health insurance coverage.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting mission-critical applications on an Equities trading floor.
• Strong understanding of high-touch trading workflows, FIX protocol, and OMS/EMS.
• Proven experience handling regulatory and compliance requests.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, real-time support to Equities traders.
• Monitor trading systems and ensure system stability.
• Troubleshoot real-time trading incidents.

Skills

Experience supporting mission-critical applications on an Equities trading floor

Strong understanding of trading workflows and FIX protocol

Proven experience with regulatory and compliance requests

Working knowledge of Linux, SQL, JIRA, and Excel

Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills

Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Self-motivated with ability to work in a high-pressure environment

Experience with scripting and automation

Job description

Trading Application Support Analyst - Equity Desk

Talan is an international consulting group in innovation and transformation through technology. For 20 years, Talan has been advising companies and administrations. The group supports them and implements their transformation and innovation projects internationally.

Present on five continents, the group achieved a turnover of 600 million euros in 2023 than 5,000 consultants and aims to exceed the one billion € turnover mark by 2025. The group puts innovation at the heart of its development and intervenes in areas related to the technological changes of large groups, such as Artificial Intelligence, Data Intelligence, Web3, Metaverse, Blockchain or Io

Job Description

We are looking for an Equities Trading Floor Support Analyst to support Front Office traders, Middle Office users, and Compliance in a fast-paced trading floor environment.

• Provide direct, real-time support to Equities traders across cash equities, ETFs, electronic and program trading, and options.
• Monitor trading systems, EMS/OMS platforms, and FIX network connectivity to ensure stability and performance.
• Troubleshoot real-time trading incidents and investigate regulatory and compliance-related inquiries.
• Communicate major incidents clearly and effectively to business and technology stakeholders.
• Gather requirements from traders and business users; document, track, and prioritize requests.
• Produce business specifications for vendors and internal development teams to support system enhancements.
• Share business workflows with Support and QA teams to strengthen regression testing coverage.
• Maintain and enhance knowledge bases, support scripts, documentation, and operating procedures.

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Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting mission-critical applications on an Equities trading floor (e.g. US Market Making, ETFs, Electronic Trading, Global Program Trading, Options).
• Strong understanding of high-touch trading workflows, FIX protocol, OMS/EMS, IOIs, market data, and CTM.
• Proven experience handling regulatory and compliance requests, including Reg NMS, Reg SHO, CAT, ACT, ORF, and TRACE.
• Working knowledge of Linux, SQL, JIRA, and Excel.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and perform effectively in a high-pressure environment.
• Experience with scripting and automation is a plus.

Soft Skills

• Self-motivated, proactive, and driven.
• Confident, reliable, and accountable.
• Able to work independently on incidents and projects.
• Strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively.
• Clear, concise, and professional communicator.
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.

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

• 💵 The annual salary range for this role is 90,000-140,000
• 💸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.