Tuesday, July 6, 2010

[itroundtable] FIX Connectivity NYC up to 125K plus bonus

 


 


To: enrv@yahoogroups.com
From: lklioze@yahoo.com
Date: Mon, 5 Jul 2010 06:39:09 -0700
Subject: [ENRV] Fw: Fix Connectivity NYC up to 125K plus bonus

 
Please contact Mike directly.
 
Best Regards,
Larry Klioze

----- Forwarded Message ----
From: "mdolan@gromwellit.com" <mdolan@gromwellit.com>
To: lklioze@yahoo.com
Sent: Thu, July 1, 2010 12:10:50 PM
Subject: Fix Connectivity NYC up to 125K plus bonus

FIX Connectivity Engineer
07/01/2010

Hello,
You are receiving this email because the skills listed on your resume match the skills that are needed for a position that I am working on located in New York, NY.  I would like to talk to you about this position to see if you or anyone you know is interested.  Please take a look at the description below and if you are qualified and interested.  If you are qualified and interested please send me your most recent Word version of your resume, your current and desired compensation, and your citizenship/visa status.  Once you have forwarded me that information I will give you a call about submitting your resume and setting up an interview for you.
If you are not on the market but know someone who is we have an excellent referral program.


Fix Connectivity – NYC – up to 125K plus bonus

 

The team is responsible for providing a global electronic trading service to "client" Global and European Equities clients. This service is offered to clients using the Financial Information Exchange protocol ( FIX ) which is the international standard for trading messages. The service offered includes Equities Single Stock, Program Trading, Allocations, IOIs, Algorithmic Stock Trading, Direct Market Access, Listed Options and other asset classes.

 

Responsibilities:

 

  • Understanding client requirements and assessing any gaps in "client" capabilities, raising development demands as necessary.
  • Responding to client questionnaires about the service "client" provide
  • Coordinating with "client" global offices
  • Platform configuration of the client test environment
  • Co-ordination with software vendors and network providers.
  • Execution of test scripts in conjunction with the client's IT staff
  • Vendor/Client Certification
  • Platform configuration of the production environment
  • Production testing prior to go-live
  • Publication of client information to the Front Office
  • Managing the go-live process and co-ordination with dependant teams e.g. 2nd line support.
  • Maintaining and creating the test scripts to ensure that we thoroughly test with clients and "client" trading applications.
  • Process improvement e.g. the use of automated testing tools, procedures for service delivery.

The ideal candidate will be working with clients to go-live with "client's" electronic services.  It involves understanding any specific requirements that they may have, configuring the infrastructure to support those requirements, running through a connectivity test plan, working with the business and assisting in the smooth running of the go-live process.  New client request may also result in development if we currently do not support the functionality.  The delivery of these enhancements requires varying degrees of Project Management, and typically require close liaison with other AD teams to deliver the end to end service. 

OMS Certification - working with Order Management System vendors to incorporate "client's" electronic services into their product to provide an optimal experience for the end client.  This typically focuses on Algorithmic Trading Services and Direct Market Access.

Production Support - day to day support of clients that have gone live with connectivity is essential to providing a quality service to our clients.  The team provides 3rd line support for the service. 

Essential Knowledge:

 

  • Previous experience within an investment banking environment.
  • Knowledge of the Front Office trading lifecycle
  • Experience in dealing with internal/external customers
  • Knowledge of the FIX protocol and practical implementation of it
  • Good communications skills (verbal and written)
  • Self-starter and willing to take ownership of tasks
  • Business analysis skills

Desirable Skills:

 

  • Good understanding of UNIX
  • Basic Java programming
  • Basic TCP networking, etc.
  • Experience with automated test tools
  • Have an open attitude towards sharing ideas and knowledge.
  • Excellent organizational skills

 

If you are interested please send your resume to:

 

Mike Dolan

Sr. Technical Recruiter

646-312-8392

917-639-8508 - cell

Gromwell IT LLC

mdolan@gromwellit.com

 

 






If you are qualified, available, interested, planning to make a change, or know of a friend who might have the required qualifications and interest, please email me your resume in Word ASAP at mdolan@gromwellit.com, even if we have spoken recently about a different position. If you do respond via e-mail please include a daytime phone number so I can reach you. In considering candidates, time is of the essence, so please respond ASAP. Thank you.

Sincerely yours,
Mike Dolan

Note: Please allow me to reiterate that I chose to contact you either because your resume had been posted to one of the internet job sites to which we subscribe, or you had previously submitted your resume to Gromwell IT LLC.  I assumed that you are either looking for a new employment opportunity, or you are interested in investigating the current job market.
If you are not currently seeking employment, or if you would prefer I contact you at some later date, please indicate your date of availability so that I may honor your request. In any event, I respectfully recommend you continue to avail yourself to the employment options and job market information we provide with our e-mail notices




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