Market Data Engineer – Onsite Hedge Fund recruitment

The Market Data Engineering group is responsible for supporting and monitoring market data distribution systems across a  global infrastructure. This encompasses both technical and functional aspects of the Reuters Market Data System (RMDS), including participation in capacity planning, version control, upgrades and new roll outs. The Market Data Engineering team interacts with a variety of business functions as they co-ordinate both in-house development and direct engagements with various vendor and service providers. The team also provides internal technical / infrastructure consultancy in relation to delivery, provision and enhancements of their services offerings.

Roles Responsibilities:

?             Ensure that Reuters RMDS, B-pipe and the networked MDS environment are operational, reliable, and are maintained to specifications.

?             Compile monthly metrics and provide reports that measure the operational integrity of the MDS system.

?             Monitor the system for market data utilization and perform capacity planning exercises.

?             Implement global version control programs and roll-outs of new products and/or services.

?             Project management responsibility for the deployment of strategic global MDS projects.

?             Assist in testing and evaluations of projects.

?             Assist integral groups with the implementation and operation of systems, which include an understanding of the MDS architecture, and system API.

?             Provide technical support for the production market data system, which includes Bloomberg, Reuters Dealing 3000, EBS, B-pipe, Reuters Bridge and other networked delivered services such as Electronic Communication Networks (ECN). 

?             Resolve outages as expeditiously as possible involving vendor support if warranted. Provide regular updates to management and the client on major outages.

?             Coordinate with other disciplines (Networks, Quant, Support, et al) for the operational integrity of the MDS system and deployment or expansion of the MDS system.

 Act as point of contact with vendors for problem resolution on the MDS system.

Job Requirements:

?             3+ years experience with market Data Systems.

?             Intimate knowledge of Reuters Market Data Systems – Technical and Functional.

?             Knowledge of Reuters Data Feed.

?             Knowledge of Reuter’s front end applications, such as Reuters 3000 Xtra including DACS systems.

?             Knowledge of stand-alone market data systems desirable including Bloomberg, Reuters Dealing, EBS and others.

?             Experience with the technical support of market data trading floor products

?             Ability to interface and maintain excellent working relationships with traders, other IT staff and vendors.

?             Ability to work under pressure and communicate effectively with business and IT management regarding outages and problems.

?             Task oriented individual, capable of taking ownership of projects and bringing them to fruition.