Trading Systems Engineer - 7933 at ION Group

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

ION Group Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
FinTechIndustries

Requirements

  • 2-3 years previous experience in a technical customer support role
  • Experience working in FinTech or related field
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Understanding of networking fundamentals and experience in diagnosing connectivity issues
  • Understanding and experience working with messaging protocols (SOAP, JMS, MQ, FIX or others)
  • Strong attention to detail, self-management, initiative, discipline, and follow-through
  • Exceptional problem-solving ability
  • Competent with SQL
  • Familiarity with databases and message-based software systems
  • Ability to work flexible hours to meet client demands
  • Trading support experience/exposure to trading protocols (e.g., FIX) (preferred)
  • Familiarity with at least one scripting or object-oriented programming language (preferred)
  • Experience working with both Windows Server and UNIX/Linux (preferred)
  • Service Management knowledge (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Monitor, deploy, support and operate sophisticated front-office trading systems processing billions of dollars in trades a day
  • Interact with a wide spectrum of people at customer sites, from heads of trading desks to developers to systems administrators
  • Perform regular system checks and analysis and provide reports of system functioning and service level
  • Troubleshoot and restore system processing in event of incidents and problems
  • Handle in-bound service requests and questions
  • Perform proactive event management
  • Provide hands-on system operation
  • Support in-house teams
  • Perform upgrades
  • Collaborate across the business to ensure reliable client service

Skills

SQL
SOAP
JMS
MQ
FIX
Networking
Databases
Windows Server
UNIX/Linux

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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