Equities FIX Engineer

Job Title: Lead Equities FIX Engineer

Location: New York, NY

Firm Overview:

Cantor Fitzgerald L.P., with over 14,000 employees, has been a leading global financial services firm at the forefront of financial and technological innovation since 1945. Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. is a preeminent investment bank serving more than 5,000 institutional clients around the world, recognized for its strengths in fixed income and equity capital markets, investment banking, SPAC underwriting, PIPE placements, commercial real estate, and for its global distribution platform. Capitalizing on the firm’s financial acumen and technology prowess, Cantor’s portfolio of businesses also includes Prime Brokerage, Asset Management, and other businesses and ventures. For 79 years, Cantor has consistently fueled the growth of original ideas, pioneered new markets, and provided superior service to clients. Cantor operates trading desks in every major financial center globally, with offices in over 30 locations around the world. As one of the few remaining private partnerships on Wall Street, Cantor has the distinct ability to focus on long-term value creation and solid relationship building. Our structure allows us to respond quickly to client needs, develop solutions that address complex challenges, avoid the limitations of bureaucracy, and attract talented individuals who are driven to succeed.

Client Fix Connectivity Support

The Equities Technology group implements the front/middle office trading systems and automated processes to increase the profitability and efficiency of the business. We are looking for a FIX connectivity support candidate to provide day-to-day support to clients, Cantor sales traders and other colleagues for all FIX connectivity, order routing and Order Management System (OMS) queries. Perform production problem investigation using technical and analytical expertise and knowledge of the system to resolve problems effectively. Serve in a client facing role for FIX connectivity on-boarding and certification at the session and application level. Perform system configuration for new connectivity client on-boarding.

Responsibilities:

• We are seeking a Lead FIX Engineer with strong equities domain, market access and client connectivity knowledge and technical ability (FIX protocol and network understanding)
• The role will combine client FIX connectivity support, Algo Trading System, overall trading platform/infrastructure support and taking an active role in any relevant projects
• The successful candidate will be part of a team that interacts closely with Cantor’s clients and colleagues, focusing on solving problems and assisting with creating solutions to effectively support the business
• Provide day-to-day support to clients, Cantor sales traders and other colleagues for all FIX connectivity, order routing and Order Management System (OMS) queries
• Perform production problem investigation using technical and analytical expertise and knowledge of the system to resolve problems effectively
• Serve in a client facing role for FIX connectivity on-boarding and certification at the session and application level
• Perform system configuration for new connectivity client on-boarding
• Translate client’s business requirements to the appropriate configuration parameters
• Manage issues, changes, bugs, and enhancement requests for global
• Work within a global team of experienced FIX Engineers to establish and maintain connectivity from external clients to Cantor FIX gateways
• Communicate effectively with business, development, QA, infrastructure, and production support teams
• New client connectivity onboarding and certification
• Migrating existing connectivity from legacy platform to new as required
• 1st line support for all FIX issues and Client Connectivity related
• Client onboarding for Equity, Derivative and Algo businesses

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 to 10 years of FIX protocol and backend Java development, design and testing experience with prior financial industry experience.
• 5 years leading teams, working with FIX Engines
• This role is ideally suited for a very delivery focused technologist and someone looking to gain a lot of exposure to trading/sales, as well as the chance to work on cutting edge technology
• Experience developing server-side applications using Java is a plus
• Experience with UNIX, SQL, XML and middleware products like TIBCO, JMS, Solace
• Familiarity with SQL and experience with understanding/refactoring Stored Procedures in Sybase
• Solid relevant experience in FIX Engineering or systems analysis role
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in FIX Protocol
• Good understanding of electronic trading and financial markets
• Experience in FIX client onboarding and certification projects
• Knowledge of Third Party Networks and EMS/OMS software vendors (e.g., Fidessa, NYFIX, Bloomberg, SS&C and etc.)
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Demonstrates effective analysis and problem solving
• Good Analytical and Project Coordination skills
• Ability to prioritize work load and meet multiple project deadlines
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment and make independent decisions
• Ability to deal with a range of external parties, stakeholders, and business groups with varying levels of seniority

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required

Hybrid Working - We are currently operating a hybrid model for our shared services employees (including this role). We anticipate continuing these arrangements for the foreseeable future with periodic review. Hybrid for Cantor Fitzgerald & its affiliates across the working week, means three days office based and two days remote.

Salary:

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $200,000 to $250,000.The actual base salary will be determined on an individualized basis taking into account a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, education, and, where applicable, licenses or certifications held. In addition to base salary and a competitive benefits package, this position may be eligible for additional types of compensation including discretionary bonuses and other short- and long-term incentives (e.g., deferred cash, equity, etc.).