Urgent Opening - Senior Fixed Income IT Analyst FICC Front Office IT - Contract - Hybrid - NY

Job Description
Join the team as a Senior Fixed Income IT FO Support Analyst FICC Front Office IT!
We are seeking a Senior Fixed Income IT Analyst to join our FICC Front Office IT team. In this role, you will support the fixed income trading desks with trade STP, pricing and risk queries, market data feeds and monitoring key start-of-day and intraday jobs. You will also be working on enhancing existing processes and have opportunities to undertake minor projects.
As a key liaison between traders, Quant/STRATS and IT Functions, you will act as a trusted advisor addressing their immediate concerns while driving long-term improvements to the IT ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide daily operational support for fixed income trading desks, including
   1. Trade Straight through Processing (STP)
   2. Pricing and Risk queries
   3. Monitoring and troubleshooting market data feeds
   4. Ensuring the smooth execution of start-of-day and intraday processes
2. Collaborate with traders to understand their requirements, propose short-term solutions and develop long-term enhancements
3. Work on process improvements to optimize the efficiency and stability of front office systems
4. Undertake minor projects to address specific needs of trading desks
5. Act as the primary bridge between trading desks, Quant/STRATS and IT functions on issues concerning production

Qualification and Skills:

1. Solid knowledge of pricing models and Greeks for Rates and FX Products
2. Proven ability to multitask and troubleshoot complex issues in a high-pressure trading environment
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with traders, Quant/STRATS and IT teams
4. Analytical mindset with the ability to propose and implement effective solutions to technical challenges
5. Strong organization skills and a proactive approach to problem solving
6. Strong expertise in the Murex modules - Etradepad, Livebook, Simulation, RTBS, Market Risk Box and Datamart is preferred but similar expertise in other Trading and Risk management systems like Calypso, Summit or Orchestrade will be considered as well.

Preferred Experience:

1. Prior experience in a Front office IT support role or development role
2. Familiarity with front to back flows and the different functions at a bank
3. Experience with SDLC at a bank
4. Experience with ION / eTrading is a plus
5. Masters in Quantitative Finance or similar fields

What we offer:

1. An opportunity to work closely with top-tier trading professionals and Quant/STRATS
2. A collaborative work environment that encourages innovation and professional growth
3. Opportunities to be part of impactful initiatives and projects