Job Description
A leading quantitative brokerage in the capital markets spare are currently seeking a technical, detail-oriented FIX Onboarding Analyst to support onboarding of institutional counterparties in the derivatives / best execution space.
I you are hired you will manage FIX connectivity, certification, and trade-flow integration while working closely with quants, brokers, developers, and operations. The role requires deep knowledge of FIX protocol, derivatives workflows, and best execution obligations.
Key Responsibilities;
* Own the full onboarding lifecycle in a client- and venue-facing capacity, engaging with brokers, ECNs, ATSs, and exchanges.
* Manage FIX certification: schemas, mappings, test plans, and cutover.
* Troubleshoot connectivity, latency, sequencing, and messaging issues.
* Maintain a counterparty library of FIX versions, dialects, and extensions.
* Ensure compliance with regulatory, risk, and legal requirements.
* Drive automation and process improvements in onboarding workflows.
Required Skills & Experience
* 3–7+ years in electronic trading / FIX onboarding (derivatives preferred).
* Strong experience with FIX protocol systems
* Familiarity with TCP/IP, VPNs, and basic network troubleshooting
* Linux/bash, XML, and SQL or similar tech stack experience
* Excellent communication & project coordination skills
* Ability to read logs, follow specs, and keep organized records
* Familiarity with GitHub or other versions a bonus
Desired Skills & Experience
* Derivatives trading experience (OTC, cleared).
* Knowledge of futures and cash treasuries markets
* Experience with OMS/EMS, broker onboarding, or exchange UAT
Compensation & Benefits
* Competitive salary + bonus.
* Health, retirement, and PTO benefits.
* Professional development and industry conference participation.
* Opportunity to work on cutting-edge trading infrastructure.
* Three days in office requirement.