Position Description
The Support Analyst, EMEA will be part of the Global FIX connectivity team responsible for handling FIX connectivity requests from clients, vendors, brokers and exchanges. The duties include daily trading operations desk support for various trading desks of High Touch & Low Touch cash Equities, SWAP desk and F&O desk. The duties also include FIX testing & certifications of FIX client, FIX vendor, FIX broker, internal & external dark & lit pools & exchanges. The person should be able to understand & work with infra teams to setup connectivity between external parties with the firm and able to maintain FIX network relationship. This role will also be working in shifts to support Asia / US and Europe markets and working in close connection with the FIX team in CLSA Pune, Hong Kong and US.
Key Areas of Responsibilities
Proven experience in Cameron FIX
Excellent knowledge of Cash Equity business in a DMA/DSA, Agency and Program FIX environment
Adequate knowledge in Algo trading
Adequate knowledge of SWAP, Future & Options business in a DMA & DSA FIX environment
3-5 years of experience in a Broker / Dealer environment
Good knowledge of exchange rules of Asian markets (HK/CONNECT/JP/KR/SG/TW/AU/IN/ID)
Good understanding of Trade Flow systems needed for DMA/DSA trade booking especially in ID markets like CONNECT, Korea, Taiwan and India
Good understanding of Order Management Systems like Fidessa, Flextrade etc
Good understanding of Front end systems like Bloomberg, ITG etc
Good exposure in FIX testing tools like VeriFIX
Good exposure in FIX monitoring tools like KIBANA, Grafana, Logstash, Elastic search, ITRS, etc
Good exposure in change & incident management tools like SNOW
Must be self-starter and be able to work independently
Willing to undertake other Trade Support functions
Ready to work in Trading floor (high pressure environment)
FIX development skills (not mandatory but good to have)
Rollout FIX projects individually
Requirements
Bachelors degree or above in a related discipline.
Minimum of 7 years proficiency in FIX technology with good experience in FIX certification and FIX client onboarding
Strong communications skills and the ability to interact with Vendors and Traders
Proficiency in FIX protocol (FIX versions 4.0, 4.1, 4.2 etc)
Knowledge in FIX engines like Cameron, Appia
Proficiency in ORACLE SQL (user level)
Proficiency in Unix (Shell scripting is a plus)
Experience using FIX automated tools to load orders and simulate executions.
Fluent in both spoken and written English.
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CITIC CLSA is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Securities and its overseas business platform.
Established in Hong Kong in 1986, CITIC CLSA is Asia’s leading capital markets and investment group, committed to driving the growth strategies of global institutional investors, corporations, governments and high-net-worth individuals.
CITIC CLSA’s award-winning research, extensive Asia network, direct links to China and highly experienced financial professionals set CITIC CLSA apart from global investment banks and regional players.
Over three decades, CITIC CLSA has built an extensive Asia network with deep local knowledge and connections. Globally, we operate from 13 countries across Asia, Australia, Europe and the Americas. For further information, please visit clsa.com
