Equities Production Support VP — Electronic Trading Technology recruitment
Institutional Equities covers a number of business activities including Equities Trading, Sales and Research. The Equities business is a truly global business and is a major business area for J P Morgan with an aggressive growth plan envisaged over the next few years in Asia
Job Description
This is a senior operate analyst role responsible for 1st level and 2nd level cash equities electronic trading application support in the Asia locations and support the Electronic Client Services (ECS) desk. As Hong Kong is the regional headquarters of cash equities business of Asia this is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience working in a highly dynamic trading environment working closely with Electronic Client Services desk to support DMA , algorithmic trading and high frequency trading business flows and applications covering electronic trading. The primary goal is to understand the Cash Equities and DMA business flow and provide expert application consultation and support to the Front Office ECS desk.
General responsibilities
- Understand the use and functions of the client order management system, trader order management system, direct market access, FIX order flow, and exchange connectivity in Asia.
- Interface with senior managers within the location to advise and consult on technology systems for the locations.
- Provide start of day system health checks
- Support trading floor activities by promptly resolving production queries, requests and issues.
- Manage all support activities using an incident tracking system
- Assist with the release management and verification of changes to production
- Face-off to management (technology and business).
Product and market expertise
- Extensive knowledge of exchange rules and regulations relating to (electronic) execution
- Act as a partner to the Electronic Client Services desk and Application Development teams by demonstrating a deep understanding of our existing products, services, systems, flows, support structure and technology relating to electronic execution for clients. Where appropriate, communicate potential leads with Solutions
- Supporting and troubleshooting of orders and execution flows and advice users in timely manner.
DMA/ SOR / Crossing and Algorithmic Trading Supervision
- Asian market knowledge.
- Coordinating market rehearsals
- Provide pro-active trade monitoring and supervision for our Direct Market Access ('DMA') and Algorithmic trading products.
- Must have understanding on FIX messaging and protocol.
- Good understanding on Smart order routing Crossing for Asia markets.
Skills
- 3+ years of relevant experience in Equities Technology Investment Banking or vendor company providing trading solutions
- Strong knowledge of Equities markets and Equities business processes, especially the front office order management and trading functions in Asia.
- Very good understanding on Asia exchanges.
- Able to support algorithmic trading for Asia region and provide active solutions.
- Must have understanding on FIX messaging and protocol.
- Good understanding on Smart order routing Crossing for Asia markets.
- Ability to see problems through to successful conclusion in a timely manner, including timely updates to the business teams
- Strong analysis, problem solving and investigation skills.
- Good knowledge of a technical environment using Unix, Sybase SQL and shell script skills
- Excellent communication, and organizational skills
- Proactive and enthusiastic attitude to work
- Ability to multitask and work effectively under extreme pressure and stress
- Team player and able to support flexible working days/hours.
Additional Preferred Skills
- Understanding of High Frequency Trading.
- Knowledge of any of the following: JAVA, C++
Education
- Degree in Computer Science or Scientific Discipline