5-7 years of experience in Fixed Income IT support or related roles
Strong knowledge of pricing models and Greeks for Rates and FX Products
Ability to manage multiple tasks and troubleshoot under pressure
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration
Analytical mindset with problem-solving capabilities
Expertise in Murex modules or equivalent trading systems is preferred
Master's degree in Quantitative Finance or a related field
Responsibilities
Provide daily operational support for fixed income trading desks
Monitor and troubleshoot trade STP, pricing, and risk queries
Oversee market data feeds and start-of-day/intraday processes
Collaborate with traders to gather requirements and develop solutions
Initiate and implement process improvements for front office systems
Manage minor projects to fulfill specific trading desk needs
Act as the primary liaison between trading desks and IT functions
Benefits
Work closely with top-tier trading professionals and Quant/STRATS
Collaborative work environment fostering innovation and professional growth
Participation in impactful initiatives and projects
Full Job Description
Senior Fixed Income IT FO Support Analyst - FICC Front Office IT
MUST be local to New York City, Hybrid Schedule
Salary up to $180k
No Sponsorship Available
We are seeking a Senior Fixed Income IT Analyst to join our FICC Front Office IT team. In this role, you will support the fixed income trading desks with trade STP, pricing and risk queries, market data feeds and monitoring key start-of-day and intraday jobs. You will also be working on enhancing existing processes and have opportunities to undertake minor projects.
As a key liaison between traders, Quant/STRATS and IT Functions, you will act as a trusted advisor addressing their immediate concerns while driving long-term improvements to the IT ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide daily operational support for fixed income trading desks, including:
Trade Straight through Processing (STP)
Pricing and Risk queries
Monitoring and troubleshooting market data feeds
Ensuring the smooth execution of start-of-day and intraday processes
Collaborate with traders to understand their requirements, propose short-term solutions and develop long-term enhancements
Work on process improvements to optimize the efficiency and stability of front office systems
Undertake minor projects to address specific needs of trading desks
Act as the primary bridge between trading desks, Quant/STRATS and IT functions on issues concerning production
Qualifications and Skills:
Solid knowledge of pricing models and Greeks for Rates and FX Products
Proven ability to multitask and troubleshoot complex issues in a high-pressure trading environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with traders, Quant/STRATS and IT teams
Analytical mindset with the ability to propose and implement effective solutions to technical challenges
Strong organization skills and a proactive approach to problem solving
Strong expertise in the Murex modules - Etradepad, Livebook, Simulation, RTBS, Market Risk Box and Datamart is preferred but similar expertise in other Trading and
Risk management systems like Calypso, Summit or Orchestrade will be considered as well.
Preferred Experience:
Prior experience in a Front office IT support role or development role
Familiarity with front to back flows and the different functions at a bank
Experience with SDLC at a bank
Experience with ION / eTrading is a plus
Masters in Quantitative Finance or similar fields
What we offer:
An opportunity to work closely with top-tier trading professionals and Quant/STRATS
A collaborative work environment that encourages innovation and professional growth
Opportunities to be part of impactful initiatives and projects
