Front-Office Trade Support - Equities

Manhattan, New York Temporary USD80 - USD95 per hour View Job Description
We're seeking a Trade Floor Support Specialist who will provide direct support to Equities traders, middle office users, and Compliance teams on the trading floor. This person must have experience with front‑office trading applications within Equities, including U.S. Market Making, ETFs, Electronic Trading, Global Program Trading, and Convertible Bonds. This role requires 5-days onsite in NYC!
  • Global Financial Services Firm with a prominent location in Midtown Manhattan!
  • Long term contract with competitive rate!

About Our Client

This opportunity is with a global organization operating in the financial services sector. The company is known for its technological advancements and focus on delivering efficient and reliable solutions to its clients.

Job Description

  • Provide front-office technology support to equities traders, middle office users, and compliance teams on the trading floor
  • Monitor trading platforms and FIX connectivity to ensure stable, reliable system performance
  • Troubleshoot and resolve real-time trading and compliance-related issues
  • Communicate major incidents, impacts, and resolutions clearly to stakeholders and senior management
  • Gather requirements and translate them into functional specs, while maintaining documentation, runbooks, and support materials

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • 5+ years of experience supporting front-office equities trading applications in a high-volume, mission-critical environment
  • Strong knowledge of trading workflows, FIX protocol, OMS platforms, market data, and post-trade processes
  • Experience supporting regulatory and compliance requirements, including trade reporting and market structure regulations
  • Proficiency with SQL, JIRA, Excel, and scripting/automation tools for troubleshooting, analysis, and process improvement
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced trading environment
  • Ability to commute onsite 5-days per week into Midtown Manhattan is a firm requirement.

What's on Offer

  • Access to MP health benefits day 1 of employment!
  • Opportunity to work in the heart of New York's financial services industry.
  • Gain valuable experience in a technology-driven department.



If you're ready to grow your career in the financial services industry, apply now to join this exciting opportunity in New York!

Contact
Lauren Annetta
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7039696

Job summary

Sector
Information Technology
Sub Sector
IT Support
Industry
Financial Services
Location
Manhattan
Contract Type
Temporary
Consultant name
Lauren Annetta
Job Reference
JN-062026-7039696