Senior FIX Connectivity Onboarding Specialist (VP)

Overview

In this VP role, you will act as the FIX connectivity subject matter expert, certifying and onboarding external clients to trade electronically via FIX. You will collaborate with business units and IT to implement new FIX-related functionality and provide production support to clients and vendors. You’ll manage client onboardings, write message enrichments, and contribute to automation to improve delivery speed and reduce cost. This role offers influence over the electronic trading environment and alignment with regulatory and platform requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle client FIX onboarding (coordination, testing, static data setup)
• Create enrichments or rules to normalise FIX messages for Bernstein platforms
• Collaborate with FIX networks and OMS providers to enhance electronic offerings
• Provide 1st/2nd line production support for FIX-related issues
• Estimate, prioritise and schedule work across clients with business
• Advise the business on client-specific functionality implementations
• Manage day-to-day client onboarding workload and reporting
• Coordinate with IT, Operations, COO on onboarding and trading/middle-office needs
• Proactively escalate risks and issues related to client connections
• Identify automation opportunities to reduce delivery time and costs
• Ensure documentation is updated for new products/workflows
• Review processes and propose automation solutions for testing and certification

Key requirements

• FIX protocol SME with investment banking experience
• Experience with trading platforms; development/support experience preferred
• Practical experience with Raptor FIX engine or alternatives (UL Bridge, Fidessa Portal)
• Proficiency in Python, Perl for scripting and automation
• Unix/Linux environment familiarity
• Knowledge of trading workflows across equities (DMA, Algo, Care, PT, RFQ)
• Ability to manage multiple onboardings, projects, and production issues
• Strong problem-solving and client relationship skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Autonomous work style or team collaboration
• Commitment to high-quality delivery
• Experience with Agile Feature Teams preferred

• strong communication
• problem-solving
• client relationship building
• FIX protocol
• Raptor FIX engine (or similar)
• UL Bridge

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