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Job Overview
* This role is within the Equities Electronic Technology organization within the Global FIX Engineering Team. The FIX Engineering team is responsible for all Client onboarding as well as FIX connection support and maintenance across Citi markets.
* It involves working directly with external clients, software vendors and various multi-asset business teams at Citi.
* The team globally provides 24/5 follow the sun FIX Connection coverage through teams in Singapore, Pune, New York, and the UK.
* This position involves requirement analysis, working closely with business users and technology teams to define solutions, implementing these solutions using Citi’s strategic connectivity platform (One Execution).
* It is a key position working with multiple groups: front‑office business, development, QA, BA teams, and Production support.
* The role is a fitness for solving complex and medium‑to‑large projects with the ability to work independently.
What You’ll Do
* Work within a global team of experienced FIX Engineers to establish and maintain connectivity from external clients to Citi FIX gateways.
* Communicate effectively with business, development, QA, infrastructure, and production support teams.
* Use technical skills to ensure business requirements are understood at all delivery levels.
* Assist with troubleshooting and issue resolution across development, support, and technical business users.
* Establish strong working relationships across different technology areas (QA, Support, etc.).
* Handle new client connectivity onboarding and certification.
* Support migrating existing connectivity from legacy platform to new solutions, provide 2nd line support for all FIX issues.
* Contribute to client onboarding for Equity, Derivative and Rates businesses.
Additional Value
* Gain real client onboarding experience and refine connectivity skills.
* Collaborate within a close‑knit team and benefit from a wide asset‑class reach.
* Ideal for a delivery‑focused technologist wanting exposure to trading/sales and cutting‑edge technology.
Requirements
* Experience in FIX Engineering or systems analysis.
* Subject Matter Expert in FIX Protocol.
* Familiar with networking fundamentals.
* Good understanding of electronic trading and financial markets.
* Experience in FIX client onboarding and certification projects.
* Knowledge of third‑party networks and EMS/OMS software vendors (e.g., Fidessa, NYFIX, Bloomberg, TradingScreen, ITG).
* Consistently demonstrates clear written and verbal communication.
* Prior experience with Aegis Client Simulator or other FIX testing/certification tools.
* Experience with UNIX, SQL and XML.
Additional Skills
* Excellent analysis and problem‑solving abilities.
* Strong analytical and project coordination skills.
* Excellent verbal and written communication.
* Ability to prioritize workload and meet multiple project deadlines.
* Adaptability to a dynamic work environment and independent decision making.
* Relationship management – ability to deal with external parties, stakeholders, and business groups of varying seniority.
* Other job‑related duties may be assigned as required.
Education
* Bachelor’s Degree/University degree or equivalent experience.
Benefits
* Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure.
* Discretionary annual performance related bonus.
* Private medical insurance packages.
* Employee Assistance Program.
* Pension Plan.
* Paid Parental Leave.
* Special discounts for employees, family, and friends.
* Access to learning and development resources.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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