Senior Production Support (Technology) – VP & Associate – Electronic Trading – Cash Equities – Smart Order Routing – DMA – Algo – Hong Kong recruitment
My client is a top tier investment bank and they are currently looking for two Production Supports (1x VP, 1x Associate level). The role will be responsible for 1st level and 2nd level cash equities electronic trading application support in the Asia locations.
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 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 desk.
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
- Supporting and troubleshooting of orders and execution flows and advice users in timely manner.
DMA/ SOR / Crossing and Algorithmic Trading
- 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.
Mandatory Skills:
- 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
Preferred Skills
- Understanding of High Frequency Trading.
- Knowledge of any of the following: JAVA, C++
If you would like to apply for this opening or discuss any other positions within banking and finance technology in Asia, please send an email to Noel Lau at noel.lau@bahpartners.com or call +852 9834 2181/ +852 2544 4477 for more details.