N P Associates
Business Analyst / Product Manager -Equities, ETF's, Fixed Income, Structured Products An exciting and varied role within an established and growing organisation predominantly working as a Business Analyst/Product Manager with some Project Management. Candidates MUST have excellent knowledge of predominantly Equities E-Trading / Exchange Connectivity with any ETF's, Fixed Income, Futures & Options and FX beneficial, ideally, you'll also have a strong Technical Understanding. IF YOU DON'T HAVE THE REQUIRED FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE PLEASE DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE. An ideal candidate may come from a number of areas including: Currently working as a BA for a Bank / Brokerage House Ex-Trader/Broker with some knowledge of IT. Account Managers or Functional Support role at an ISV/Trading Software vendor. Trader Support/Settlements background. IT Support with an interest in the markets/excellent business knowledge. The role will cover a number of the company's different business divisions with the successful candidate will having the opportunity to work on a breadth of different projects. The primary responsibility will be full project life cycle from the initial Business Analysis and Functional Requirement Gathering to scoping project requirements and managing the project delivery, adapting to any changes in scope in the process and solving problems. About The Role: Functional requirement gathering with internal and external stakeholders and working closely with development teams to translate requirements into deliverable solutions. Constantly reviewing Trading Systems and client needs to see where functionality can be improved Project management - drive the delivery of product initiatives. Defining project timelines and identifying dependencies and risks to delivery. Translate business requirements into clear technical requirements Client Onboarding - develop and provide comprehensive training materials (in English) for internal teams and clients, ensuring a clear understanding of product features and functionalities. Proactively managing multiple projects of varying scope and size in parallel Solving problems with innovative solutions with the confidence to challenge stakeholders to determine the most appropriate solution. Risk assessment - Appropriately assess risks and identify any required actions required to mitigate risks. Using tools such as MS Project to manage forecast Essential Skills: In depth knowledge of financial markets, ideally Equities with Fixed Income, ETF's Futures & FX advantageous Demonstratable experience as a Business Analyst / Product Manager delivering trading solutions within a Fixed Income/Equities trading environment Experience working with engineering teams in line with Agile/scrum Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology, translating business requirements into stories and epics. Some knowledge of IT including Windows/Linux and general networking Good understanding of networking (TCP and UDP) and multicast data delivery Good understanding of distributed server architectures running on Linux Knowledge Of Any Desirable: Understanding of ultra-low latency distributed computing environments. Familiarity with FIX trading protocol and market data systems. Understanding of traditional and on-premises physical infrastructure and distributed server architectures running on Linux. Previous experience with Fixed Income, Equities, Futures & Options Trading, Risk and Settlement Systems. Familiarity with cloud technology - AWS and or Azure Reasonable knowledge of Databases - SQL Server/Oracle - including performance issues Knowledge of any of the ISV's products - Trading Technologies, Stellar, ULLink, WebICE, Object Trading, Fidessa, ION/Patsystems, Trayport. Exchange Connectivity - ICE/LIFFE, Eurex, CME/CBOT, Euronext, Xetra, Chi-X, LME, LSE, NYSE. FIX Connectivity - Client On-boarding, Support/Troubleshooting of FIX Logs/Connections. Other Market Data - Reuters, Bloomberg, CQG, Ateo (Teo and Lisa). Good understanding of full trade life cycle Fluent Spanish Speaker or any other languages spoken to business level would be highly beneficial but not essential Other Skills: High attention to detail with a technical focus Excellent verbal and client facing skills Collaborative Analytical and problem-solving attitude Strong organisational and time management skills Microsoft Office Atlassian (Jira, Confluence) The successful candidate will have a strong and positive work ethic with the ability to forge lasting relationships (both internal and external) at all levels. Benefits Standard benefits include but not limited to: 25 days of annual leave Private Medical insurance Flexible working Pension Discretionary bonus Employee equity participation schemes Regular external training There is a broad salary range as candidates at all levels will be considered.
Business Analyst / Product Manager -Equities, ETF's, Fixed Income, Structured Products An exciting and varied role within an established and growing organisation predominantly working as a Business Analyst/Product Manager with some Project Management. Candidates MUST have excellent knowledge of predominantly Equities E-Trading / Exchange Connectivity with any ETF's, Fixed Income, Futures & Options and FX beneficial, ideally, you'll also have a strong Technical Understanding. IF YOU DON'T HAVE THE REQUIRED FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE PLEASE DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE. An ideal candidate may come from a number of areas including: Currently working as a BA for a Bank / Brokerage House Ex-Trader/Broker with some knowledge of IT. Account Managers or Functional Support role at an ISV/Trading Software vendor. Trader Support/Settlements background. IT Support with an interest in the markets/excellent business knowledge. The role will cover a number of the company's different business divisions with the successful candidate will having the opportunity to work on a breadth of different projects. The primary responsibility will be full project life cycle from the initial Business Analysis and Functional Requirement Gathering to scoping project requirements and managing the project delivery, adapting to any changes in scope in the process and solving problems. About The Role: Functional requirement gathering with internal and external stakeholders and working closely with development teams to translate requirements into deliverable solutions. Constantly reviewing Trading Systems and client needs to see where functionality can be improved Project management - drive the delivery of product initiatives. Defining project timelines and identifying dependencies and risks to delivery. Translate business requirements into clear technical requirements Client Onboarding - develop and provide comprehensive training materials (in English) for internal teams and clients, ensuring a clear understanding of product features and functionalities. Proactively managing multiple projects of varying scope and size in parallel Solving problems with innovative solutions with the confidence to challenge stakeholders to determine the most appropriate solution. Risk assessment - Appropriately assess risks and identify any required actions required to mitigate risks. Using tools such as MS Project to manage forecast Essential Skills: In depth knowledge of financial markets, ideally Equities with Fixed Income, ETF's Futures & FX advantageous Demonstratable experience as a Business Analyst / Product Manager delivering trading solutions within a Fixed Income/Equities trading environment Experience working with engineering teams in line with Agile/scrum Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology, translating business requirements into stories and epics. Some knowledge of IT including Windows/Linux and general networking Good understanding of networking (TCP and UDP) and multicast data delivery Good understanding of distributed server architectures running on Linux Knowledge Of Any Desirable: Understanding of ultra-low latency distributed computing environments. Familiarity with FIX trading protocol and market data systems. Understanding of traditional and on-premises physical infrastructure and distributed server architectures running on Linux. Previous experience with Fixed Income, Equities, Futures & Options Trading, Risk and Settlement Systems. Familiarity with cloud technology - AWS and or Azure Reasonable knowledge of Databases - SQL Server/Oracle - including performance issues Knowledge of any of the ISV's products - Trading Technologies, Stellar, ULLink, WebICE, Object Trading, Fidessa, ION/Patsystems, Trayport. Exchange Connectivity - ICE/LIFFE, Eurex, CME/CBOT, Euronext, Xetra, Chi-X, LME, LSE, NYSE. FIX Connectivity - Client On-boarding, Support/Troubleshooting of FIX Logs/Connections. Other Market Data - Reuters, Bloomberg, CQG, Ateo (Teo and Lisa). Good understanding of full trade life cycle Fluent Spanish Speaker or any other languages spoken to business level would be highly beneficial but not essential Other Skills: High attention to detail with a technical focus Excellent verbal and client facing skills Collaborative Analytical and problem-solving attitude Strong organisational and time management skills Microsoft Office Atlassian (Jira, Confluence) The successful candidate will have a strong and positive work ethic with the ability to forge lasting relationships (both internal and external) at all levels. Benefits Standard benefits include but not limited to: 25 days of annual leave Private Medical insurance Flexible working Pension Discretionary bonus Employee equity participation schemes Regular external training There is a broad salary range as candidates at all levels will be considered.
Aquis Stock Exchange
Type of Employment: Permanent Location : London Aquis maintains a presence in both the UK and EU (primarily Paris). Aquis operates a hybrid working environment with a mixture of office and working from home days. In London we currently operate a minimum of 3 days working in the office. Reports To Head of Infrastructure Job Overview Aquis Exchange is looking to hire a Senior Desktop Support Engineer to own and evolve our Microsoft endpoint and server estate across London and Paris. This is a hands on technical leadership role: you will manage a small and growing Desktop Support team while maintaining deep personal ownership of 3rd line escalations, PKI and certificate lifecycle, MDM policy, and the day to day reliability of our Windows environment. The role sits within a tight knit Infrastructure function and operates at the intersection of endpoint management and core server infrastructure. Responsibilities and Duties Lead and develop the Desktop Support Team, providing day to day management, mentorship, and performance oversight and reporting to maintain a high performing support function. Own 3rd Line Desktop Support, handling escalated hardware and software issues to resolution and ensuring reliable operation of endpoints across Aquis offices and for remote users. Manage and evolve Aquis's Microsoft environment, spanning both on premise infrastructure and cloud services (Microsoft 365 / Azure), ensuring availability, security, and scalability. Define, implement, and maintain MDM and patch management policies, ensuring consistent, timely, and auditable deployment of updates across the device estate. Design, implement, and manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs) and Active Directory structures, ensuring policies governing security, software deployment, and user configuration are well defined, documented, and consistently enforced across the estate. Manage the lifecycle of digital certificates across the estate, including issuing, renewing, and revoking certificates via internal PKI (AD CS) and third party CAs, ensuring uninterrupted authentication for endpoints, users, and services. Maintain and continuously improve hardware and software build standards, conducting regular audits to enforce software compliance and licensing obligations company wide. Implement and uphold approved IT procedures, including change control, and joiner/mover/leaver processes, ensuring consistency, auditability, and alignment with internal policy. Plan and execute IT projects, including software rollouts, hardware refresh cycles, and infrastructure upgrades, coordinating with stakeholders and managing delivery to schedule. Manage vendor relationships and coordinate hardware and software procurement, ensuring value for money, timely delivery, and alignment with approved standards. Produce and maintain accurate, up to date technical documentation covering configurations, processes, and runbooks. Collaborate with the Linux and Network teams on cross functional initiatives and provide cover or assistance as operational needs required Required Skills and Experience Proven operational infrastructure support experience, with a track record of delivering reliable IT services in a fast paced environment. At least 5 years of hands on experience supporting Windows operating systems in an enterprise setting. Strong Microsoft Server administration skills (2016/2019/2022), including Active Directory, Group Policy (GPO), DHCP, DNS, and NPS. Solid understanding of PKI concepts and certificate lifecycle management, including Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) and third party CAs, as well as integration with Intune for device certificate deployment. Proven experience managing Microsoft 365 services, including Intune, SharePoint, and Teams. Expert level knowledge of Microsoft Intune Endpoint Management, including device enrolment, compliance policies, and configuration profiles. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot endpoint VPN connectivity and networking issues across a distributed user base. Solid understanding of patch management and endpoint security practices, including vulnerability remediation and compliance reporting. Experience working in a regulated financial services or similarly compliance driven environment, with an understanding of the audit and change control requirements that entails. Ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks in a dynamic environment, balancing competing demands without compromising quality. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly to non technical stakeholders. Strong analytical and problem solving ability, with a proactive approach to identifying issues early and proposing practical solutions. About Aquis Exchange Aquis Exchange ("Aquis") is Europe's challenger exchange, creating better markets for a modern economy. Aquis has market leading technology and innovative rules for trading, and offers primary listings and secondary trading of equities, along with global licensing of proprietary technology. Aquis consists of four divisions: Aquis Markets operates lit and dark order books, covering 16 European markets. For its lit books, Aquis uses a subscription pricing model which works by charging users according to the message traffic they generate, rather than a percentage of the value of each stock that they trade. Aquis Technologies is the software and technology division of Aquis. It focuses on building better markets via the creation and licensing of cutting edge, cost effective exchange infrastructure technology and services, including matching engine and trade surveillance solutions. Aquis Stock Exchange ("AQSE") is a stock market providing primary and secondary markets for equity securities. It is authorised as a Recognised Investment Exchange, which allows it to operate a regulated listings venue. The AQSE Growth Market is divided into two segments 'Access' and 'Apex'; the Access market focuses on earlier stage growth companies, while Apex is the intended market for larger, more established businesses. Aquis Data generates revenue from the sale of data derived from Aquis Markets and Aquis Stock Exchange to non Member market participants. Aquis is authorised and regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority and France's Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution and L'Autorité des marchés financiers to operate Multilateral Trading Facility businesses in the UK & Switzerland markets and in EU27 markets, respectively. Aquis is part of SIX: the provider and operator of stable and efficient infrastructure for the Swiss and Spanish financial centres. For more information, please go to . Our Culture At Aquis, we're proud of our culture - one built on trust, collaboration, and accountability. We work fast, support one another, and share responsibility for both our successes and our lessons learned. Our values guide how we work every day: Win as One - We collaborate, share knowledge, and celebrate collective success. Disrupt Positively - We challenge the status quo and look for smarter, better ways to do things. Find Joy - We take pride in our work and enjoy what we do, even when it's challenging. Act with Honour - We do the right thing, with integrity and respect for others. You'll join a supportive, ambitious, and diverse team where ideas are encouraged and innovation is part of our DNA. We recruit talented people from all walks of life and empower them to make an impact. If our values resonate with you, Aquis could be the ideal place to grow your career. The statements included in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Equal opportunities at Aquis Exchange. We are an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Type of Employment: Permanent Location : London Aquis maintains a presence in both the UK and EU (primarily Paris). Aquis operates a hybrid working environment with a mixture of office and working from home days. In London we currently operate a minimum of 3 days working in the office. Reports To Head of Infrastructure Job Overview Aquis Exchange is looking to hire a Senior Desktop Support Engineer to own and evolve our Microsoft endpoint and server estate across London and Paris. This is a hands on technical leadership role: you will manage a small and growing Desktop Support team while maintaining deep personal ownership of 3rd line escalations, PKI and certificate lifecycle, MDM policy, and the day to day reliability of our Windows environment. The role sits within a tight knit Infrastructure function and operates at the intersection of endpoint management and core server infrastructure. Responsibilities and Duties Lead and develop the Desktop Support Team, providing day to day management, mentorship, and performance oversight and reporting to maintain a high performing support function. Own 3rd Line Desktop Support, handling escalated hardware and software issues to resolution and ensuring reliable operation of endpoints across Aquis offices and for remote users. Manage and evolve Aquis's Microsoft environment, spanning both on premise infrastructure and cloud services (Microsoft 365 / Azure), ensuring availability, security, and scalability. Define, implement, and maintain MDM and patch management policies, ensuring consistent, timely, and auditable deployment of updates across the device estate. Design, implement, and manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs) and Active Directory structures, ensuring policies governing security, software deployment, and user configuration are well defined, documented, and consistently enforced across the estate. Manage the lifecycle of digital certificates across the estate, including issuing, renewing, and revoking certificates via internal PKI (AD CS) and third party CAs, ensuring uninterrupted authentication for endpoints, users, and services. Maintain and continuously improve hardware and software build standards, conducting regular audits to enforce software compliance and licensing obligations company wide. Implement and uphold approved IT procedures, including change control, and joiner/mover/leaver processes, ensuring consistency, auditability, and alignment with internal policy. Plan and execute IT projects, including software rollouts, hardware refresh cycles, and infrastructure upgrades, coordinating with stakeholders and managing delivery to schedule. Manage vendor relationships and coordinate hardware and software procurement, ensuring value for money, timely delivery, and alignment with approved standards. Produce and maintain accurate, up to date technical documentation covering configurations, processes, and runbooks. Collaborate with the Linux and Network teams on cross functional initiatives and provide cover or assistance as operational needs required Required Skills and Experience Proven operational infrastructure support experience, with a track record of delivering reliable IT services in a fast paced environment. At least 5 years of hands on experience supporting Windows operating systems in an enterprise setting. Strong Microsoft Server administration skills (2016/2019/2022), including Active Directory, Group Policy (GPO), DHCP, DNS, and NPS. Solid understanding of PKI concepts and certificate lifecycle management, including Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) and third party CAs, as well as integration with Intune for device certificate deployment. Proven experience managing Microsoft 365 services, including Intune, SharePoint, and Teams. Expert level knowledge of Microsoft Intune Endpoint Management, including device enrolment, compliance policies, and configuration profiles. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot endpoint VPN connectivity and networking issues across a distributed user base. Solid understanding of patch management and endpoint security practices, including vulnerability remediation and compliance reporting. Experience working in a regulated financial services or similarly compliance driven environment, with an understanding of the audit and change control requirements that entails. Ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks in a dynamic environment, balancing competing demands without compromising quality. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly to non technical stakeholders. Strong analytical and problem solving ability, with a proactive approach to identifying issues early and proposing practical solutions. About Aquis Exchange Aquis Exchange ("Aquis") is Europe's challenger exchange, creating better markets for a modern economy. Aquis has market leading technology and innovative rules for trading, and offers primary listings and secondary trading of equities, along with global licensing of proprietary technology. Aquis consists of four divisions: Aquis Markets operates lit and dark order books, covering 16 European markets. For its lit books, Aquis uses a subscription pricing model which works by charging users according to the message traffic they generate, rather than a percentage of the value of each stock that they trade. Aquis Technologies is the software and technology division of Aquis. It focuses on building better markets via the creation and licensing of cutting edge, cost effective exchange infrastructure technology and services, including matching engine and trade surveillance solutions. Aquis Stock Exchange ("AQSE") is a stock market providing primary and secondary markets for equity securities. It is authorised as a Recognised Investment Exchange, which allows it to operate a regulated listings venue. The AQSE Growth Market is divided into two segments 'Access' and 'Apex'; the Access market focuses on earlier stage growth companies, while Apex is the intended market for larger, more established businesses. Aquis Data generates revenue from the sale of data derived from Aquis Markets and Aquis Stock Exchange to non Member market participants. Aquis is authorised and regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority and France's Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution and L'Autorité des marchés financiers to operate Multilateral Trading Facility businesses in the UK & Switzerland markets and in EU27 markets, respectively. Aquis is part of SIX: the provider and operator of stable and efficient infrastructure for the Swiss and Spanish financial centres. For more information, please go to . Our Culture At Aquis, we're proud of our culture - one built on trust, collaboration, and accountability. We work fast, support one another, and share responsibility for both our successes and our lessons learned. Our values guide how we work every day: Win as One - We collaborate, share knowledge, and celebrate collective success. Disrupt Positively - We challenge the status quo and look for smarter, better ways to do things. Find Joy - We take pride in our work and enjoy what we do, even when it's challenging. Act with Honour - We do the right thing, with integrity and respect for others. You'll join a supportive, ambitious, and diverse team where ideas are encouraged and innovation is part of our DNA. We recruit talented people from all walks of life and empower them to make an impact. If our values resonate with you, Aquis could be the ideal place to grow your career. The statements included in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Equal opportunities at Aquis Exchange. We are an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.