Senior Fixed Income IT Front Office Support Analyst

DICTATION

Constant communications with the traders about Rates and Fixed Income. Must know the products, risk and P&L and how it differs in each product. Interfacing with Quants and Traders.

MUREX knowledge is good to have but if you have a candidate without good functional knowledge and good murex is a strong plus

5 years plus to any years of experience, can be 10 and more.

Job Description

Join the team as a Senior Fixed Income IT FO Support Analyst – FICC Front Office IT!

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

Qualification 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

• Education:

• Masters in Quantitative Finance or similar fields