Trading Technology Support Specialist, Senior Vice President

Job Purpose:

BTIG seeks a Senior Vice President to join the Trading Technology Support Team.  This is front office position.  BTIG specializes in global trading and fund services for institutional clients. We offer a comprehensive suite of services that provide investment managers with trading solutions that are customizable, scalable and targeted to their needs. We are active in Equity Trading, Fixed Income, Futures Trading, Forex, Convertible and Preferred Securities, Equity Derivatives, Prime Brokerage, Outsource Trading, Direct Market Access, Capital Markets, Equity Research and Corporate Access. The ideal candidate has a depth of experience supporting trading systems and trading desk users on Global Equities, Options, ETF, FX, and Market Making desks. This role is front and center, supporting the end user applications on an institutional trading floor.  It requires someone who thrives in a fast paced, innovative and collaborative environment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Strong understanding of typical front and middle-office trade flows and processes for the listed asset classes (Global Equities, Options, ETF, FX, Market Making Desks, etc.)
• Depth of understanding of FIX networks and electronic order flow on both client and exchange side to handle support issues
• Experience supporting the following systems: Fidessa, RediPlus, Itiviti Connectivity Platform , Raptor, Bloomberg EMSX, any other sell side OMSs
• Comfortable managing outage calls, tracking resolution status and coordinating with vendors and internal senior management to provide status and next steps
• Must have worked on a trading floor supporting day to day trading issues

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Minimum 8-10 years of experience supporting Order Management and Execution Management Systems for the asset classes listed above.
• Undergraduate degree from a top-tier school
• A strong candidate brings with them a keen interest in the business of trading and finance and a great attitude
• General business knowledge of the asset classes listed above
• Comfortable working under pressure and multi-tasking in a fast-paced, demanding environment
• Candidate must be a highly motivated self-starter with keen attention to detail and follow up
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience working as part of a global team
• Experience managing vendor relationships
• This is a hybrid role and requires a minimum of 3 days in the NYC office

Additional Skills:

• Direct experience with electronic trading products including DMA, algorithms, dark pools, etc.
• Securities licensing -  Series 7, 55, 63
• Technical skills: SQL, Excel VBA.

Important Notes:

• Must be authorized to work full time in the U.S., BTIG does not offer sponsorship for work visas of any type
• No phone calls please, the applicant will be contacted within two weeks if successful

About BTIG:

BTIG is a global financial services firm specializing in institutional trading, investment banking, research and related brokerage services. With an extensive global footprint and more than 700 employees, BTIG, LLC and its affiliates operate out of 19 cities throughout the U.S., and in Europe, Asia and Australia. BTIG offers execution, expertise and insights for equities, equity derivatives, ETFs and fixed income, currency and commodities (futures, commodities, foreign exchange, interest rates, credit, and convertible and preferred securities). The firm’s core capabilities include global execution, portfolio, electronic and outsource trading, transition management, investment banking, prime brokerage, capital introduction, corporate access, research and strategy, commission management and more. https://www.btig.com/Disclosures.aspx
 
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. BTIG is an equal opportunity employer Minorities/Females/People with Disabilities/Protected Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
 
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