Trading Software Support Specialist
New York, NY, United States
Chimera Securities is a proprietary trading firm with 100+ traders and an advanced, in-house developed stock trading system called Blink . As a Trading Software Support Specialist at Chimera, you will be responsible for learning the ins and outs of Blink in order to provide effective front-end support to the Firm’s traders. The ideal candidate has experience, either as a trader or in a support role, with advanced equities trading software (such as Lightspeed, Das, Sterling, etc.).
We are looking for a self-starter who is eager to progress, has sound technical knowledge, and exceptional communication skills.
Please note this position will NOT segue into a trading role.
Responsibilities:
First- and second-level Blink software support for the Firm’s traders and staff
Software orientation for new traders (e.g. creating market scanners, reviewing order commands, optimizing charts, etc.)
EMBY administration (media recording, editing, posting, etc.)
Basic desktop PC support and troubleshooting
This position requires its responsibilities to be carried out with minimal supervision. A successful Specialist will be able to prioritize multiple support issues while remaining calm under pressure. Occasional off-hours support for project-based work may be required.
Requirements
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree
General understanding of equities trading/equities markets
Knowledge of trading lingo and mechanics
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Ability to balance competing priorities under pressure
Willingness and desire to advance technical skills
Team success-oriented attitude and positive demeanor
Self-starter with logical problem solving and critical thinking abilities
Preferred/Optional Skillset
Prior experience as a trader or in a trading support role strongly preferred
In-depth knowledge of advanced trading software functionality
Proprietary/Retail brokerage operations experience
Windows Server / Linux System Administration
OpenVPN, SonicWall GVC or Fortinet firewalls
Cisco switch administration
Scripting and automation (preferably with Python and/or PowerShell)