Investigate and resolve issues within FIX message flows such as order submissions, cancellations, executions, and session stability. Build, configure, and maintain FIX connections with clients, brokers, exchanges, and trading systems.
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Location
Bala Cynwyd, PA
Description
Key Responsibilities
Build, configure, and maintain FIX connections with clients, brokers, exchanges, and trading systems
Oversee the full onboarding process, including requirements gathering, session setup, certification, and production deployment
Investigate and resolve issues within FIX message flows such as order submissions, cancellations, executions, and session stability
Monitor trading connectivity to identify and address problems like rejects, disconnections, and performance delays
Manage configuration elements including routing logic, instrument mappings, and account setups
Partner with internal teams and external counterparties to ensure stable and efficient trading connectivity
Contribute to incident management efforts by diagnosing root causes and implementing long-term fixes
Qualifications
Minimum 3 years of experience in electronic trading environments, focusing on FIX connectivity or trading system support
Solid knowledge of FIX messaging across both session management and trade-related communication
Understanding of trading workflows, including order handling and execution processing
Proven ability to debug and resolve connectivity issues using logs and monitoring tools
Experience working in live production environments with structured change and incident processes
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with scripting, querying, or automation tools (e.g., SQL)
Exposure to trading platforms such as Bloomberg EMSX, Fidessa, FlexTrade, or similar systems
Understanding of market connectivity, including exchange integrations and order routing behavior
Experience supporting onboarding or certification of client or vendor connections
Comfort working within Linux or Unix-based systems