FIX Onboarding Engineer

Role Overview: We are seeking a highly motivated and technically proficient FIX Onboarding Systems Engineer to join our team at the Analyst or Associate level. This individual will be instrumental in enabling our clients to connect and trade electronically with our customers. The role requires a deep understanding of financial markets, particularly the full lifecycle of electronic orders, from order initiation to execution, clearing, and settlement. The successful candidate will manage complex onboarding projects, provide expert guidance on FIX protocol, and collaborate extensively across internal and external team Responsibilities - Manage the end-to-end onboarding process of electronic trading applications for external clients to the firm's trading systems, from initial request to production go-live. - Coordinate new projects, driving deliverable dependencies across multiple internal teams including business, operations, and various platform developers (e.g., algorithmic trading, workflow, networks). - Maintain close communication with business and Operations teams to understand requirements and implement effective business solutions. - Test and certify new client connections via FIX protocol, ensuring compliance with industry standards and firm-specific requirements. - Implement and improve customized client requests, enhancing the flexibility and functionality of our electronic trading offerings. - Facilitate network connectivity requests, including configurations related to TCP/IP, Firewalls, and VPNs. - Provide subject matter expertise on all FIX-related inquiries to relevant business and application teams, acting as a key technical liaison. - Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues that arise during the onboarding process and provide ongoing support. - Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for client onboarding projects and processes. - Contribute to the continuous enhancement and streamlining of onboarding processes, applications, and tooling. Qualifications - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems/Technology, or a related technical field. - 2-4 years of professional experience, with the level (Analyst or Associate) commensurate with experience and demonstrated capabilities. - Strong understanding of financial markets and the complete electronic order lifecycle, including order types, execution venues, and post-trade processes (clearing and settlement). - Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a keen attention to detail. Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and build strong relationships with clients. - Experience with scripting and/or Programming (e.g., Python, Java, C++, SQL). - Comfortable operating in a UNIX/Linux environment, with good knowledge of common commands and tools. - Understanding of connectivity, networks, and related concepts such as TCP/IP, Firewalls, and VPN. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues. Preferred Qualifications - Demonstrated experience with the FIX (Financial Information eXchange) protocol and FIX certification processes. - Finance background with a solid understanding of multiple asset classes (e.g., Equities, Futures, Options, FX). - Experience in technical project management or leading technical initiatives. - Prior experience in a client-facing technical role within financial services.