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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.
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