Write specifications/stories for systems and processes as required for specific projects or the continued evolution of components, interfaces and processes for all products within the eFX business line
Manage and deliver specific work packages and projects
Functional testing of enhancements in collaboration with the QA team
Assist in the selection and implementation of vendor software.
Develop and maintain good working relations with the business (front, middle and back office, Risk, etc.).
Work with stakeholders to prioritise and keep them updated of progress, risks and issues.
Update system and project documentation.
Provide the necessary day to day support for production issues.
Management and Reporting
Perform assigned responsibilities in a professional manner, according to the Company’s and Department’s agreed policies and procedures, and in accordance with agreed personal objectives, identified both at the Appraisal and separately assigned.
Support the Business requirement to maintain services where necessary on a 7 by 24 basis.
In conjunction/agreement with management acquire and maintain the necessary product, professional and PC skills to carry out the assigned responsibilities.
Provide timely reporting to management (IT or Business) of progress and problems, using the reporting mechanisms provided
Participate in relocation projects, BCP tests, power-downs and externally imposed testing activities, to ensure that the systems and services that are supported continue to be provided to the Business.
Provide on-going support to all systems services within scope of responsibility, covering application (or systems) software management, error correction, minor changes and system operations.
Ensure that the solutions, systems, services and on-going procedures conform to the requirements of the Legal, Audit and Compliance Departments and external regulatory bodies.
Qualifications / Skills Required
Minimal education level
Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent
Academic qualification / Speciality
Degree related to business or IT
Level Of Minimal Experience
6-10 years
Experience
Comprehensive exposure in the following aspects of electronic trading within the FX business line:
FX products (Spot, Forward, Swap, NDF, Options)
FX Pricing and Limit Orders
Interaction with multi dealer platforms
FX administration and process flows including organization of static data, credit checks, STP
Participation in IT projects including business analysis and project or work package management.
Experience in:
FIX and API interfaces
FpML
Familiarity with data analytics such as KDB/Q would be considered an advantage
Required skills
Interpersonal competency
Interaction with and contact point between end users of IT systems, and IT developers to facilitate e.g. the gathering of business requirements,
Making presentations
Problem troubleshooting
Analytical competency
Ability to produce clear written information
Attention to detail
Structured testing
Personal attributes
Self-disciplined and capable to work with delegated autonomy, or in a team
Capable to propose or provide the most relevant solution for the prevailing work requirement
Capable to provide direction and share information as required
