Application-Support-Analyst-Algorithmic-Trading-Hong-Kong

CompanyRobert Half Hong Kong LocationChina-Hong Kong RemunerationHK$38,000-$60,000/Month Position TypeEmployee Employment typeFull time Updated25 Nov 2008

Our client is a specialized agency brokerage with vast experience spanning the entire investment process. They are renowned in the market for producing innovative technologies that help their clients navigate trading complexities, enhance their performance, and solve the most critical business problems.

From pre-trade, to order management, trade execution and post-trade tools, the firm have built a reputation over the last 20 years for providing the expertise clients need to help find liquidity, execute more effectively, and reduce the overall costs of trading.

In the early days of electronic trading the firm were a pioneer, and today remain a market leader and boast many of the industry’s strongest and longest-lasting client partnerships.

Your Role

Initial contact point for all applications, systems and IT issues that arise from the Hong Kong Dealing Desk. Troubleshoot trading application, order routing and back office application on Windows and UNIX platform.
Interpret users’ requests and take appropriate action to provide high level of support service.
User acceptance testing of new dealing products, and changes to the existing toolset prior to implementation on the desk. In time the candidate will have input into the analysis and design of product. Maintain appropriate user test environments.
Perform the implementation or upgrade of dealing product on dealing desks.
Ensure adequate performance and operation of the dealing desk systems - monitor the performance/operation, diagnose and address any problems.
Management and tracking of daily production problems; ensure effective and timely resolution and communications to the client; carry out bug fixes and/or report bugs back to the development team.
Participate in meetings, work closely with staff in other offices on a project basis.
Liaise with developers, IT production staff, and other dealing desks.
Liaise, coordinate, and administer installations of trading applications for clients.
Manage the connection of FIX connections to our clients and then provide support.
Provide system and process documentation to users.
Your Profile

University degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related discipline
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience with brokerage firms; Algo experience a definite advantage
Knowledge of Asian equity markets, OMS concept and order routing system
Practical experience in UNIX, DB, Scripting and FIX protocol
Strong communication skills with fluency in both English and Chinese
Excellent application and system problem-solving skills
Previous dealing systems development experience desirable
Good client management and interpersonal skills
A self-starter able to work with minimal supervision, ability to pickup and run with tasks
Reliable, fast learning
Good attention to detail
To apply, please send your resume (in WORD format) to: richard.lamb@roberthalf.com.hk stating reference RL2422 or contact Richard Lamb at +852 3653 7517. All resumes received will be used for recruitment purposes only.