Network Engineer at Flow Traders

Hong Kong

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Finance, Capital Markets, Proprietary TradingIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree or Professional Degree in Computer Science / Information Technology or equivalent
  • At least 3-5 years of experience in IT (support/optimization/deployments)
  • Experience with wide area networks, branch offices, cloud, multicast routing, security devices (firewalls), and wireless networks
  • (Desired) Experience supporting electronic trading systems within a capital markets firm or equivalent industry (APAC regional knowledge)
  • (Desired) Experience supporting environments with low latency networks, capture probes, and network latency management systems
  • Strong knowledge of Cisco and Arista technologies (L2/L3 switches and routers, firewalls, and wireless)
  • Understanding of Unix/Linux command line and networking stack
  • Hands-on scripting experience (Bash/Shell, Python, and Salt)
  • (Plus) Network related certification (e.g., CCNP)
  • (Plus) Knowledge in Cloud platform environments (AWS and GCP)
  • (Plus) Understanding of Data Center and cabling standards

Responsibilities

  • Safeguard the continuity of our trading systems infrastructure and facilitate our traders in their day-to-day activities
  • Monitor and optimize our systems which host a wide range of applications
  • Be the driving force behind innovations, ranging from realizing new links between stock markets and our network to implementing solutions that optimize system stability/performance and reliability
  • Maintain and improve the existing network/infra/systems, including network orchestration and automation tasks
  • Manage, maintain, and shape infrastructures, develop and enact contingency plans, and provide secondary and tertiary support to our teams
  • Frequent contact with internal and external stakeholders (traders, data centers/colocations, third party suppliers)
  • Proactively lookout for ways to optimize performance

Skills

Cisco
Arista
L2/L3 Switches
Routers
Firewalls
Wireless Networks
Unix
Linux
Bash
Python
Salt
AWS
GCP
Multicast Routing

Flow Traders

Global liquidity provider for financial markets

About Flow Traders

Flow Traders is a global liquidity provider that focuses on Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) and is expanding into other asset classes. The company operates in major financial markets across the Americas, APAC, and EMEA regions. It utilizes a proprietary technology platform to set bid and ask prices for thousands of ETP listings and similar financial products, which helps ensure there are enough buyers and sellers in the market, facilitating easier trading for investors. Flow Traders primarily serves institutional clients, such as hedge funds and asset managers, who depend on their efficient trading services. The company earns profits by taking a small margin on a large volume of trades, capitalizing on their advanced technology and market knowledge to maintain a competitive edge. Additionally, Flow Traders is dedicated to corporate social responsibility, aiming to create shared value in economic, social, and environmental aspects.

Amsterdam, NetherlandsHeadquarters
2004Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance coverage
401(k) plan with generous match
In-house lounge with a bar, game consoles, poker & billiards tables
Daily catered lunch, cold brew coffee on tap and a fully stocked kitchen
Weekly table massages and bi-weekly haircuts
Annual company trip and a variety of events throughout the year
Reimbursed gym membership or home equipment and other wellness initiatives
Global rotations between our offices worldwide
Flow Academy for continuous learning and opportunities to attend industry seminars and conferences

Risks

Rising competition from new digital asset exchanges challenges Flow Traders' market position.
Self-custodial trading platforms may reduce reliance on traditional liquidity providers.
Advanced cryptographic protocols could disrupt traditional data-sharing methods in financial markets.

Differentiation

Flow Traders specializes in Exchange Traded Products, expanding into diverse asset classes.
The company uses proprietary technology to provide liquidity in global financial markets.
Flow Traders invests in financial market innovators, enhancing transparency and efficiency.

Upsides

Growing interest in digital asset trading boosts demand for liquidity providers like Flow Traders.
Expansion into emerging technologies aligns with Flow Traders' strategic agenda.
Increased digitization in equity markets enhances market efficiency, benefiting Flow Traders.

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