Client Integration FIX Specialist

The successful candidate will be integral to the co-development and implementation of electronic order routing interfaces between Interactive Brokers (IBKR) and its clients

As part of IBKR's Client Integration FIX team, the selected individual will coordinate the implementation, testing, and deployment of FIX Integrations, bringing new business to the firm

Involvement will start in the pre-sale stages and conclude with successful production deployment

The position requires an extensive understanding of the FIX protocol, the most commonly used infrastructure for many institutions and enterprises to electronically route multi-asset orders to IBKR, as well as practical experience with implementing and testing FIX interfaces for order routing applications

Responsibilities

Interaction with clients, vendors, sales, service desks, legal & compliance, software developers, network engineers and other operation teams to integrate and maintain client connections using FIX Protocol

Integration work will include analysis, design, development, testing, certification and quality assurance tasks

Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to configuring test environments for development and quality assurance purposes, coordinating production releases of new interfaces and maintaining project documentation

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or above

Excellent command of spoken and written English

Professional proficiency in at least one additional language (Japanese, Cantonese or Mandarin) is highly preferred

Strong analytical and numerical skills and a critical-thinking mindset

Strong FIX protocol knowledge and 2-3 years of solid experience, ideally in the fields of technical support or quality assurance

Familiar with UNIX/Linux systems and command-line environments

Knowledge of telecommunications equipment and network connectivity setups

Prior brokerage or financial industry experience is a plus

Knowledge of scripting languages (e g

, Perl, Python, Awk, shells) is preferred

Company Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary package

Performance-based annual bonus (cash and stocks)

Hybrid working model (3 days office/week)

Group Medical & Life Insurance

Modern offices with free amenities & fully stocked cafeterias

Monthly food card & company-paid snacks

Hardship/shift allowance with company-provided pickup & drop facility*

Attractive employee referral bonus

Frequent company-sponsored team-building events and outings

Depending upon the shifts

The benefits package is subject to change at the management's discretion

Company Overview

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc

(Nasdaq: IBKR) is a global financial services company headquartered in Greenwich, CT, USA, with offices in over 15 countries

We have been at the forefront of financial innovation for over four decades, known for our cutting-edge technology and client commitment

IBKR affiliates provide global electronic brokerage services around the clock on stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds, and funds to clients in over 200 countries and territories

We serve individual investors and institutions, including financial advisors, hedge funds and introducing brokers

Our advanced technology, competitive pricing, and global market help our clients to make the most of their investments

Barron's has recognized Interactive Brokers as the #1 online broker for six consecutive years

Join our dynamic, multi-national team and be a part of a company that simplifies and enhances financial opportunities using state-of-the-art technology