Senior FIX Connectivity Onboarding Specialist (VP) - IT (Information Technology) - London, United Kingdom

ResponsibilitiesSenior FIX Connectivity Onboarding Specialist (VP)

Bernstein is widely recognized as a premier global equity research and brokerage firm, with a trading platform that spans the US, Europe, and Asia. Our research and trading capabilities are sought out by leading investment managers around the world, and we have a long history of our research receiving #1 rankings for overall quality and industry knowledge.Bernstein Societe Generale Group is the Joint Venture established between Societe Generale and Alliance Bernstein to provide high quality independent research in equity and cash equity execution services. Bernstein Autonomous LLP is the UK Operating Company and employing entity for the JV.

About the Team

The Technology team for BA LLP is a critical enabler of the firm’s strategic objectives, responsible for developing, maintaining, and innovating the technology platforms that support independent equity research and cash equity execution services. The team ensures the delivery of robust, scalable, and secure technology solutions across Europe and Asia, fostering collaboration between global stakeholders and driving digital transformation initiatives. By leveraging technologies and agile methodologies, the Technology team empowers the business to maintain competitive advantage, operational excellence, and compliance with regulatory standards.

Summary of Key Purposes of the Role

• FIX Connectivity Subject Matter Expert
• To certify and onboard external clients and vendors to trade electronically via the FIX Protocol with Bernstein
• To work closely with different business units and other IT teams on the implementation of new functionality within the electronic trading environment, specifically how it impacts and interacts with the FIX Connectivity layer
• To provide first and second line production support to business teams, clients, and vendors with regards to the diagnosis of issues on the FIX platform

Responsibilities

• To perform the full lifecycle of client FIX onboarding including liaison with clients, full end to end testing, static data setup, etc
• To be able to write enrichments or other rules to perform manipulations to normalise FIX messages from a client into the Bernstein trading platforms
• To work directly with major FIX networks and OMS providers to enhance and improve their electronic offering available to clients of Bernstein Autonomous LLP and BSG France
• To provide first and second line production support to business teams, clients, and vendors with regards to the diagnosis of issues on the FIX platform
• To work closely with the business to estimate, prioritise and schedule work across clients
• To provide advice to the business on the implementation of client specific functionality
• To manage the day-to-day workload of client onboardings and to keep the business informed of progress
• Communication with other areas with the organisation – IT, Operations, COO, etc – in relation to new client onboarding and associated trading and middle office platform requirements.
• To be pro‑active and escalates risks and issues to their line manager on the setup or onboarding of a client connection
• Strong problem‑solving ability to create solutions to bespoke client requirements
• Ensure all documentation is updated as necessary, especially when a new product or workflow is brought on
• Review processes and present solutions for automation to reduce time to delivery or costs.
• Identification of opportunities for automation, such as repetitive certification and testing through scripting in a modern language such as Python.

Profile required

• FIX protocol Subject Matter Expert, ideally experienced in a similar investment banking environment
• Extensive knowledge & practical experience of using trading platforms, ideally experience in developing and/or supporting them
• Practical experience using Raptor trading systems FIX engine or a close alternative (UL Bridge, Fidessa Portal etc.)
• Knowledge of Python, Perl, etc. and ability to use the language to write scrips to improve efficiency of day‑to‑day tasks
• Unix/Linux environment experience
• Previous experience of software development lifecycle process and working in an Agile Feature Team is preferred
• Knowledge of trading workflows across equities (DMA, Algo, Care, PT, RFQ)
• Ability to manage multiple client onboardings, projects and production issues at the same time
• Ability to troubleshoot connection and production issues from first principles
• Ability to build strong working relationships with co‑workers, the business, external clients and external brokers, venues
• Capable of working in an autonomous fashion or as part of a larger project team
• Excellent communication (written & verbal) and good inter‑personal skills
• Aims to deliver solutions of high quality
• Dedicated and persevering – commits to delivery dates and makes every effort to achieve these targets

Why join us

People join for the impact they can have on us. They stay for the impact we have on them. A flatter structure offers visibility and exposure beyond that of our competitors, so you know our names, and we know yours. It's personable, human, and inspires success through passion. By encouraging open mindedness and a willingness to share ideas, we have adapted to market changes and thrived through innovation. Bringing words like “hard work” and “dedication” together with “community” and “respect” has enabled us to work collaboratively and build our future together. We call this Team Spirit and it's what makes us different. It's what makes you different.

Business insight

If you feel you have the required experience and qualifications, then please apply to the SG Resourcing Team, and we will manage your application. At Société Générale, we believe our people are our strength and are core to the success of our business. As such, we search for, recruit and appoint the best available person on the basis of aptitude and ability, regardless of sex, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, pregnancy, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or gender identity.

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