Company Description:Location: Zurich, Switzerland
Workload: 100%
Our client, a leading Swiss private bank, is looking for an experienced (Senior) FIX Engineer Specialist to join its Front Office Technology team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on mission-critical trading systems, FIX connectivity, and electronic trading solutions in an international banking environment.
Job Description:- Customize, implement and maintain FIX interfaces for electronic trading platforms.
- Configure and enhance order routing, market connectivity and trading workflows across Front Arena AMS, Avaloq and related systems.
- Analyse business requirements and translate them into robust technical solutions.
- Implement, configure and test new functionalities across trading platforms.
- Support business users and troubleshoot production issues.
- Define and optimize IT processes and workflows for execution and settlement.
- Produce and maintain technical documentation.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, vendors and project teams to deliver strategic initiatives.
Your Profile :- EU Passport or a Swiss Visa.
- University degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related discipline.
- At least 5 years of hands-on experience working with FIX Protocol in a banking or electronic trading environment.
- Strong understanding of electronic trading across Equities, Fixed Income, FX and Derivatives.
- Experience with FIX Protocol, TLS, encryption, TCP/IP networking and Windows environments.
- Knowledge of Front Arena AMS, FIS Cross-Asset Trading & Risk Suite and/or Avaloq is highly desirable.
- Python scripting experience is considered an advantage.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Fluent English is essential. German is an advantage.
What's on Offer
- Join one of Switzerland's leading private banks with a strong international presence.
- Work on business-critical trading technology within a highly skilled engineering team.
- Exposure to complex trading platforms and cutting-edge financial technology.
- Collaborative and international working environment.
- Long-term career development and continuous learning opportunities.
If you are passionate about electronic trading technology and FIX connectivity and are looking for your next challenge within a prestigious financial institution, we would be delighted to hear from you.
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