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PIXIE

Trading Systems Analyst

PIXIE, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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We are seeking a highly experienced Trading Systems Analyst to support initiatives across exchange‑traded derivatives and commodity trading systems. The role requires deep technical and business knowledge to ensure requirements are understood at all levels of delivery, while improving efficiency, compliance, and quality across trading systems. The successful candidate will act as a subject matter expert, bridging business, development, QA, infrastructure, and support teams.

Key Responsibilities

Act as a subject matter expert for trading systems initiatives, supporting end‑to‑end lifecycle analysis.

Gather, analyze, and map RFQ, order, and trade lifecycles to identify gaps and propose solutions that improve system quality and efficiency.

Troubleshoot and resolve issues across development, support, and technical business users.

Communicate effectively with traders, developers, QA, infrastructure, and production support teams.

Deliver scalable algorithmic trading technology solutions in a compliant and flexible manner.

Support regulatory and audit compliance, including MiFID II and RTS6, within trading systems.

Assist with application deployment, exchange certification, and vendor management.

Required Industry Knowledge Strong understanding of all major global futures exchanges. Knowledge of full exchange‑traded derivatives trade lifecycle. Minimum of 8 years’ experience in Commodity Trading & Price Risk Management, Capital Markets, or Investment Banking. Familiarity with market data providers (e.g., Bloomberg, Refinitiv) and liquidity aggregation platforms. Understanding of financial regulations such as MiFID II, EMIR, and FCA guidelines.

Key Skills and Experience

Experience with Third Party Networks and EMS/OMS software vendors (e.g., TT, NYFIX, Bloomberg, TradingScreen).

Knowledge of instrument static data and market data systems/protocols across Windows and Linux platforms.

Experience analyzing and implementing regulatory initiatives (MiFID II, MAD/MAR).

Solid experience with FIX engineering.

Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities; able to work with complex datasets and propose innovative solutions.

Understanding of trading lifecycle, including order capture, execution, allocation, settlement, and compliance.

Experience in application support, vendor management, and system deployment.

Proficiency in scripting/programming languages such as Python, PowerShell, C#, SQL.

Experience with messaging systems and debugging network protocols (TCP, multicast) is highly regarded.

Soft Skills

Excellent communication and collaboration with traders, developers, and stakeholders.

Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure trading environment.

Proactive, self‑motivated, and adaptable with a positive attitude.

Ability to work under demanding deadlines with changing priorities.

Seniority Level Not Applicable

Employment Type Contract

Job Function Consulting

Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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