FIX Onboarding Analyst
23 hours ago
Leeds
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.