CERES Group

Sr. Systems Analyst (Fixed Income Trading)

CERES Group Boston, MA

Overview

Our Trading System is available on a 24-hour basis, supporting Equity, Fixed Income and Derivatives trading in all global markets. The Senior Systems Analyst will contribute to all aspects of the definition, implementation, and support of the Trading Applications. This position requires a high level of direct interaction with traders, trade administrators, and portfolio managers as well as excellent communication skills and strong trading domain knowledge.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with the Fixed Income trading business to define and document the requirements for the fixed income trading system
  • Take ownership for the delivery of functionality
  • Identify specific industry initiatives that require product changes and new product development. This extends from improving the existing products to developing next generation products.
  • You must possess a unique blend of business and technical savvy; a big-picture vision, and an ability to work with various internal teams to execute on that vision
  • Collaborate with software developers, database architects, vendors, and other IT and business teams to analyze and determine functional specifications and UI design for new applications and enhancements to existing applications
  • Develop deep knowledge and expertise in the firm's specific trading workflows
  • Work with traders to prioritize needs and ensure communication to keep them apprised of progress
  • Facilitate resolution of production issues by working with appropriate teams to research problems, track progress and determine and document solutions

Qualifications

  • 5 years BA or systems analysis experience in trading or portfolio management
  • Demonstrated experience in project management and business analysis for medium to large initiatives
  • Strong knowledge of Fixed Income trading practices and market
  • Experience with Charles River, Latent Zero, Longview is a plus
  • Experience with Tradeweb, Market Axess, Flextrade, TSOX is a plus
  • Strong knowledge of order management systems (OMS), Financial Information eXchange protocol (FIX), electronic trading practices and markets
  • Self-motivated and willing to work in an energetic, fast paced team environment
  • Experience in a systems role supporting investment professionals
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities
  • Experience with Oracle/SQL, PL/SQL, VBA, or Java considered a plus
  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • A CFA or demonstrated progress toward a CFA would be considered a plus
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Information Technology
  • Industries

    IT Services and IT Consulting

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