Equity Trading Systems Support Engineer - Mizuho Americas Services LLC

Join the Mizuho team as an Equity Trading Systems Support Engineer!

In this role, you’ll be responsible for supporting the Equity Trading & Sales Trading desk.

Responsibilities:

• Support Equities Front Office Traders, Middle Office Users and Compliance on the trading floor
• Monitor trading system and FIX network connectivity
• Troubleshoot real-time trading issues and investigate compliance inquiries
• Communicate major incidents to stakeholders
• Gather requirement from traders and document for tracking and prioritization
• Provide business specification to vendor and development teams to build the enhancement
• Share business workflow with support & QA team to strengthen regression test suite
• Maintain knowledge base, support scripts, documentation and procedures

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience working on a trading floor supporting mission critical applications in the Equities business (i.e. US Market Making, ETF, Electronic Trading, Global Program Trading, Options)
• Strong knowledge in high touch trading workflow, FIX protocol, OMS, IOI, market data and CTM
• Proficient in handling regulatory and compliance related requests (e.g. RegNMS, RegSHO, CAT, ACT, ORF, TRACE)
• Familiar with Linux, SQL, JIRA & Excel
• Effective interpersonal skills and relationship-building skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Experience with scripting and automation is a plus

Location: NY

The expected base salary ranges from $105k-$180k. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

Other requirements

Mizuho has in place a hybrid working program, with varying opportunities for remote work depending on the nature of the role, needs of your department, as well as local laws and regulatory obligations. Roles in some of our departments have greater in-office requirements that will be communicated to you as part of the recruitment process.   

Company Overview

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank in the world as measured by total assets of ~$2 trillion. Mizuho's 60,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in 35 countries and 800 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia. Mizuho Americas is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking services to clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Through its acquisition of Greenhill​, Mizuho provides M&A, restructuring and private capital advisory capabilities across Americas, Europe and Asia. Mizuho Americas employs approximately 3,500 professionals, and its capabilities span corporate and investment banking, capital markets, equity and fixed income sales & trading, derivatives, FX, custody and research. Visit www.mizuhoamericas.com.​​

Mizuho Americas offers a competitive total rewards package.

We are an EEO/AA Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran.

We participate in the E-Verify program.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to require pre- and post-hire drug testing as permitted by applicable law.

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