Trading Systems Analyst
A leading investment management firm is seeking a Trading Technology Operations Associate to join its dynamic trading support team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, tech-savvy professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys solving complex operational challenges. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the firm's trading infrastructure, collaborating across departments to ensure seamless execution and system reliability.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the first line of support for traders and portfolio managers, resolving technical and operational issues related to the trading platform.
- Conduct rigorous testing of platform updates and new feature rollouts, ensuring stability and performance.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify and implement improvements that reduce friction and enhance system efficiency.
- Validate and onboard new broker connections and third-party integrations.
- Evaluate new platform capabilities and present findings or demos to internal teams.
- Maintain and configure testing environments to support development and minimize disruption to live trading.
- Translate business needs into technical requirements in partnership with senior systems leads and trading professionals.
Qualifications
- 3-5 years of experience working with electronic trading platforms or order management systems (OMS); experience with FlexTrade is a plus.
- Familiarity with SQL or similar query languages is advantageous.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and prioritizing tasks in a high-stakes environment.
- A proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
About the Firm
This firm has a long-standing track record of delivering strong, risk-adjusted returns through a combination of deep research, data-driven decision-making, and a collaborative culture. With over $4 billion in assets under management and a team of 120+ professionals, the firm fosters an environment where intellectual curiosity, integrity, and continuous improvement are core values. Team members are empowered to take initiative, challenge assumptions, and grow within a flat organizational structure.
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