Lead Systems Analyst

Role Overview

• Lead the onboarding process for brokers, dealers and vendor partners, ensuring seamless integration with our trading systems
• Serve as one of the primary contacts for external parties during the onboarding process, providing technical support and guidance
• Design and implement AI-assisted intelligent tools to automate FIX onboarding workflows, including configuration validation, message conformance checks, exception categorization, and root-cause analysis using historical FIX traffic and onboarding data to improve accuracy and accelerate onboarding timelines
• Configure and test FIX connections to ensure they meet specifications and industry standards
• Troubleshoot and resolve any technical issues that arise during the onboarding process by using logs, SQL, audits, network logs etc
• Continuously improve the onboarding process by identifying areas for improvement and implementing best practices
• Stay up to date with industry trends and developments related to the FIX protocol and electronic trading to ensure our integrations are of highest caliber
• Partner with different trading business teams and business analysts to define and develop requirements for new FIX integrations with Wellington’s order management systems (OMS) workflows and other auxiliary trading applications
• Work with the trading business team to prioritize needs and convey plans, issues and concerns to business users in a clear, logical and concise manner
• Develop deep knowledge and expertise in Wellington specific trading workflows
• Facilitate resolution of production issues by working with appropriate teams (internal and external) to research problems, track progress and determine and document solutions
• Stay up to date with industry trends and developments related to the FIX protocol and electronic trading to ensure our integrations are of highest caliber.

Requirements

• 8+ years of demonstrated Business Analyst or Systems Analyst experience designing and developing technical solutions
• Strong understanding of the FIX protocol and electronic trading systems
• Experience with scripting or programming languages (e.g., Python, Java) for automation and testing
• Demonstrated experience in design, delivery, implementation and/or support of an order management system within the investment management industry
• Hands-on experience with trade execution workflows, trade confirmation and post-trade workflows
• Knowledge of order management systems (OMS) workflows or asset class specific trading practices and protocols, electronic trading practices and markets is a plus
• Strong understanding of one or more of the following: Equity, Fixed Income, Derivatives, FX instruments
• Project management skills and experience are a plus
• Familiarity with network protocols and security practices
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills with the ability to handle multiple competing tasks
• Self-motivated and willing to work in an energetic, fast-paced team environment with strong time management skills including the ability to manage multiple projects in parallel
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Certification in FIX protocol or related areas is a plus

Tech Stack

• Java
• Python
• SQL

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Health and wellbeing
• Dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending accounts
• Commuter program
• Employee assistance program
• Life and disability insurance
• Adoption assistance
• Back-up childcare
• Tuition/CFA reimbursement
• Paid time off (leave of absence, paid holidays, volunteer, sick and vacation time)