Description

• We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Systems Engineer / Integration Specialist to join our team on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining integrated systems solutions with a focus on the financial world, specifically institutional banking and prime broking services. They will possess moderate development skills in SQL, Python, and Angular, and demonstrate knowledge or interest in multi-asset classes, with a strong emphasis on equities, including scrip lending, cash equities (local and global), exchange-traded derivatives, and OTC derivatives.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement integrated systems solutions that meet the business requirements of the financial world, particularly institutional banking and prime broking services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze system requirements specific to the financial industry, including equity, FX, and fixed income asset classes.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including system design specifications and user manuals, with a focus on financial products and services.
• Perform system testing and validation to ensure the quality and reliability of integrated systems within the financial domain.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to system integration in the context of institutional banking and prime broking services.
• Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies relevant to system integration in the financial sector.
• Provide technical guidance and support to other team members, offering expertise in institutional banking, prime broking services, and equity-related systems.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Systems Engineer or Integration Specialist in the financial industry, with a focus on institutional banking and prime broking services.
• Strong knowledge and experience in system integration methodologies and best practices within the financial/trading domain.
• Moderate development skills in SQL, Python, C# and Angular.
• Familiarity with multi-asset classes, including equity, FX, and fixed income, with a specific emphasis on equities and related products such as scrip lending, cash equities (local and global), exchange-traded derivatives, and OTC derivatives.
• Experience with system testing and validation in the financial sector.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a focus on financial systems and processes.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders from various departments within the financial industry.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proactive and self-motivated with a strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of financial software systems (e.g., Bloomberg, Reuters, or proprietary trading platforms).
• Familiarity with settlements and clearing processes.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements affecting prime brokerage operations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications in relevant technologies (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Integration and Security, AWS Certified Developer – Associate) within the context of the financial industry.
• Experience with cloud-based integration platforms (e.g., Azure Logic Apps, AWS Lambda) in the financial sector.
• Knowledge of data modeling and database design principles specific to financial systems.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies as applied in the financial industry.