Front Office Technology Support Specialist

Job Description:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Front Office Technology Support Specialist to join our trading technology team at a leading hedge fund. In this role, you will work closely with traders, portfolio managers, and quants to ensure the smooth operation of real-time trading systems. You will be responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting mission-critical applications to support trading activities. This is a hybrid role, requiring onsite presence in our Manhattan office at least three days per week.

Key Responsibilities:


Provide production support for front-office trading systems, including trade execution, pricing, and risk analytics applications.
Monitor real-time market data feeds, FIX connections, and trading platforms to identify and resolve issues proactively.
Collaborate with traders and PMs to address operational issues and improve system reliability.
Troubleshoot and resolve latency-sensitive or high-impact problems under time-critical conditions.
Support integration with OMS/EMS platforms and ensure trade lifecycle processes run smoothly.
Document incidents, maintain system knowledge base, and contribute to ongoing process improvements.

Required Skills & Experience:


5+ years of experience in C#/.NET development or similar, ideally in a trading or financial environment.
Strong understanding of multithreading, low-latency systems, and performance tuning.
Familiarity with market data feeds, FIX protocol, trading APIs, and OMS/EMS platforms.
Experience with SQL Server and messaging systems (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka).
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced front-office setting.
Bonus: Exposure to equities, derivatives, or FX trading desks.



Note for Applicants: The hedge fund industry is fast-paced and high-pressure, demanding technical expertise and financial acumen. Expect long hours, rapid problem-solving, and continuous learning. The rewards include competitive compensation and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology at a Hedge Fund.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about finance and technology, we encourage you to apply.

Flexible work from home options available.