Senior Systems Analyst Trading Technology

Wellington Management•Boston, MA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Trading Technology team is seeking a Senior Systems Analyst to design, develop, and operationalize electronic connectivity solutions for Fixed Income, Equity, and FX trading platforms. This role involves working closely with traders, trade administrators, and technology teams to deliver high-quality solutions using FIX and other industry-standard protocols. Our analysts contribute to all aspects of defining, implementing, and supporting the Global Trading Order Management System (OMS) and related applications.

Requirements

5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst or Systems Analyst designing and developing technical solutions.
Hands-on experience with trading technology, especially FIX protocol.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.
Proficiency in data analysis and SQL.
Experience supporting investment or trading professionals in a systems role.
Bachelor’s degree required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of OMS workflows, asset-class-specific trading practices, and electronic trading protocols.
Familiarity with electronic trading markets and practices.
Self-motivated and comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

Partner with trading business teams and analysts to define and develop requirements for OMS workflows and auxiliary trading applications.
Collaborate with developers, database architects, vendors, and IT teams to design and enhance applications.
Prioritize business needs and maintain clear communication on progress and deliverables.
Develop deep expertise in Wellington-specific trading workflows across asset classes.
Manage release cycles and deployment of new functionalities to business users.
Facilitate resolution of production issues by researching problems, tracking progress, and documenting solutions.
Act as the primary interface for trading vendors and brokers/dealers for onboarding and certification testing.
Design, develop, and manage test cases, specifications, and requirements for FIX-related projects and services.
Provide hands-on support by analyzing application logs and audits to resolve business inquiries.
Stay current with evolving trading industry and technology trends to ensure systems remain best-in-class.

Benefits

retirement plan
health and wellbeing
dental
vision
pharmacy coverage
health savings account
flexible spending accounts and commuter program
employee assistance program
life and disability insurance
adoption assistance
back-up childcare
tuition/CFA reimbursement
paid time off (leave of absence, paid holidays, volunteer, sick and vacation time)