Market Data Support /Application Support Market Data/Capital Markets - BOA - Hybrid/Jersey City or NYC - 1 year+

We need:  A senior Market Data/Applications support Analyst/Engineer to be the first point of contact for all issues related to Market Data Platforms

Required Location: Hybrid/Jersey City or NYC 3 days a week. – NO RELOCATION

Contract status: C-C preferred 

Interview Required: Video

Candidate Visa’s Accepted: No Opt. 

Candidates must be LOCAL to the NEW YORK or NEW JERSEY area and COMMUTE into the office THREE TIMES A WEEK. NO RELOCATION CONSIDERED.

Job Description:

• 1^st Line support for all Market Data platforms. The main focus will be on the Low Latency Platform (LLP) (Exegy), and Thomson Reuters TREP.
• Supporting and implementing exchange driven changes (EDCs) as required
• Experience supporting Market Data display applications: Bloomberg, LSEG, Factset etc
• Experience with usage monitoring software: MMG, Harco
• Providing escalated support for Trading desks and application teams.
• Collaboration with global team colleagues
• This role requires commitment to work within a shift rota, including early late, plus on call and weekend work.

This role requires the following core technical skills:

• Thorough knowledge of Market Data Distribution technologies (eXegy, Wombat/SR Labs, Reuters, Bloomberg)
• Strong knowledge of consolidated and direct feeds
• Experience in market data content from multiple providers.
• Good knowledge of network technologies (TCP/IP, UDP, Multicast, Routing Protocols, Security)
• Good working knowledge of Linux and Windows operating environments
• Experience in financial market applications, exchange data and internal trading flows
• Strong scripting experience in at least one of the languages python, perl or shell

Personal Attributes

• Ability to work in a highly dynamic environment
• Proactive approach to highlighting and resolving risks within the environment
• Holds oneself accountable for delivering on time and to the highest standard
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent problem solving and analytical ability
• Ability to work as part of a global team

Desirable Skills

• Excellent knowledge of Python
• Experience in eXegy, MAMA, RFA and Bloomberg market data API''s