Trade Support Specialist FIX Analyst/Engineer

Macquarie Global Services
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Nov 16, 2024
Join the Futures Technology Team whose members leverage their technology skills in a business-facing capacity, supporting a vital and expanding segment of Macquarie's Commodity and Global Market business. We value candidates who seek to make a meaningful impact, demonstrate accountability, and conduct themselves with integrity. At Macquarie, our advantage is bringing together diverse people and empowering them to shape all kinds of possibilities. We are a global financial services group operating in 34 markets and with 55 years of unbroken profitability. You'll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drives outcomes. What role will you play? Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility In this critical front-office facing role, you'll provide expert technical support and maintenance for our futures trading applications. Your work will be pivotal in troubleshooting issues, implementing solutions, and collaborating closely with traders, developers, and global operational teams to ensure the seamless performance and reliability of our trading systems. This position demands direct engagement with business stakeholders in a high-pressure environment, making your experience in such settings essential. What you offer Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility Prior experience in the front office, preferably with Futures or Equity Derivatives Familiarity with systems such as Fidessa, TT, DEA Client Connectivity (FIX 4.2/4.4, Itiviti), and 3rd party Algo Providers Skilled in writing Python & SQL queries and working with database systems. Version control using Git, CI/CD and AWS Cloud experience is valued. Competence in incident, problem, and change management Strong communication abilities, problem-solving skills, and a keen attention to detail Ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment is critical to your success. We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us, if you're excited about the role or working at Macquarie we encourage you to apply. About Technology Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility Technology enables every aspect of our business, for our people, our customers and our communities. Bring your unique perspective and join a global team who is passionate about accelerating the digital enterprise, connecting people and data, building platforms and applications and designing tomorrow's technology solutions. Benefits Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria, include: Hybrid and flexible working arrangements One wellbeing leave day per year and minimum 25 days of annual leave Primary caregivers are eligible for 20 weeks paid leave along with 12 days of transition leave upon return to work and 6 weeks paid leave for secondary caregivers Paid volunteer leave and donation matching Range of benefits to support your physical, psychological and financial wellbeing Employee Assistance Program, a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services Recognition and service awards Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. As an inclusive employer, Macquarie does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race (including color and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief.