Market Operations Specialist

TMX Group • New York, NY

6d • $95,000 - $105,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Market Operations specialist will work with the AlphaX US team, as well as the market operations team in Canada to provide specialized, experienced trading and technology support to our US Equities clients in a trade floor environment, while supporting the effective operation of the trading platform. This is a unique opportunity to work at the cutting edge of the US equity markets where you will have the opportunity to develop your experience, build valuable relationships, and be at the center of the company’s growth.

Requirements

• 2+ Years of US financial markets required
• A friendly, professional demeanor and ability to excel in a fast paced trading floor/team-oriented environment
• Passionate about the Participant experience with an analytical, detail oriented, and problem solving approach
• Possesses genuine interest in US equities markets and the Market Operations role
• Committed, quick to learn and grasp new technology and concepts while managing time effectively
• Strong personal initiative with a proven track record of taking full project ownership and delivering results
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• SIE and Series 99 certifications will be required within four months of hire

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the FIX protocol is preferred

Responsibilities

• Onboarding of new clients, including the set-up, administration of participating organizations and technology vendors.
• Support Participants with their market access needs, including certifying Participant technology and troubleshooting requests related to complex trading and/or technical issues, and setting / supporting Participant configuration changes.
• Support the effective operation of our core US equities production trading enterprise by; servicing cancel order and trade requests, system health monitoring, conduct exception report reviews, clearing support, and monitor trade activity
• Key member of our US equities contact center, providing immediate, professional, and accurate level one support to a wide range of Participants from traders and technology professionals, to business leaders and back office professionals
• Provide a continuous feedback loop with the broader AlphaX US team to ensure the optimal Participant experience.
• Engage in the business requirements, Participant readiness and user acceptance testing process for new equities trading corporate and operational deliverables
• Support the delivery of all Business Continuity, Incident Management and Disaster Recovery plans
• Advocate for continuous process optimization through Participant feedback and industry best practices
• Liaise across all AlphaX US teams to provide the best operational support, including compliance/regulatory departments, product, sales, finance, and data analytics

Benefits

• Excitement - Explore emerging technology and innovation, as well as ventures and digital finance that shape the future of global markets! Experience the movement of the market while grounded in the stability of close to 200 years of success.
• Connection - With site hubs in some of the world’s most multicultural cities, we leverage our size and structure to create rich connections and belonging while experiencing powerful global impact through our work.
• Impact - More than a platform, we use our talents to power mission-critical systems that drive global economic advancement, innovation, and growth. As well, our employee-led Team Impact spreads social good via our giving strategy.
• Wellness - From empathetic leadership to a culture of flexibility and balance, we believe wellness at work creates the maximum yield and a stronger “we”. Plus, with a cloud-first and hybrid workstyle, as well as generous time-off and leaves, we support a life well lived!
• Growth - From a growth mindset in our work, to expansion in our business, TMX is home to action-takers energized by the achievement of ambitious growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed