Technical Account Manager - 1720 at ION Group

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

ION Group Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Capital MarketsIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in STEM, Economics/Finance or a numerate discipline
  • 2 years of experience in a software product vendor or consultancy services company
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Equities - trading business flows and markets (highly preferred)
  • Solid Capital Markets experience in other areas like Fixed Income and/or Derivatives
  • Experience in financial services or technology industry a plus
  • Project management experience a plus
  • Outstanding presentation and communication skills (verbal & written)
  • Exceptional customer service and relationship building skills
  • Strong analytical skills and detail orientation
  • Self-motivated and proactive
  • Prior knowledge and experience with software technology and the business flows of Derivatives (Futures and Options), Fixed Income and/or Equities (Equities and Equity Options)

Responsibilities

  • Cultivate client partnerships to ensure joint alignment of short and long-term goals
  • Track strategic client issues and progress them through internal groups
  • Serve as a liaison with internal departments including sales, accounts, and technical support
  • Manage multiple clients and prioritize initiatives among those clients
  • Work with technical support and operations groups to ensure timely resolution of tactical problems
  • Initiate, participate and lead departmental and intradepartmental teams and initiatives to improve processes
  • Manage client relationships and drive implementation of projects and other initiatives post contract
  • Project management, business management and relationship management with assigned client accounts

Skills

Equities
Derivatives
Fixed Income
Futures
Options
Project Management
Capital Markets
Customer Relationship Management
Analytical Skills
Presentation Skills

ION Group

Automation technology for financial sector clients

About ION Group

ION Group specializes in automation technology tailored for the financial sector, primarily serving institutional clients like investment banks, asset managers, and brokers. The company provides advanced software solutions that enhance trading, processing, and risk management activities in global financial markets. ION's products include sophisticated software platforms and APIs that enable clients to connect seamlessly to various trading venues and exchanges, ensuring efficient and accurate transactions. Unlike many competitors, ION stands out by acquiring entrepreneurial firms, which allows it to remain agile and responsive to market changes. The company's goal is to enhance efficiency and reduce operational risks for its clients through automation and innovative technology.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters
1998Year Founded
$426.5MTotal Funding
GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, FintechIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance
AD&D and disability insurance
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
Life insurance
Mental health care
401K plan
Performance bonus
Supplemental workers' compensation
Family medical leave & parental leave
PTO, paid holidays, sick days, bereavement leave, and volunteer time off
Commuter checks
Company social events
Employee assistance program
Free lunch
mobile phone discount

Risks

Complexity in consolidating trading platforms may lead to operational inefficiencies.
US Treasury market's clearing mandate could impose significant compliance costs.
Potential global tariffs by Trump administration may disrupt ION's global operations.

Differentiation

ION Group specializes in automation technology for the financial sector.
The company offers sophisticated software platforms and APIs for seamless trading.
ION Group constantly innovates to enhance efficiency and reduce operational risks.

Upsides

Increased demand for automation drives innovation in AI-driven trading platforms.
The rise of DeFi creates opportunities for blockchain integration in financial services.
Growing importance of ESG criteria pushes adoption of efficient reporting tools.

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