Trading Support Analyst

The Role
Fidessa's Trading Support Analysts provide functional support for all customer requests across Fidessa's multi-asset product range. This opening has specific focus around the support and training of new and existing users of the Fidessa equities trading and risk management platform. This platform provides high-speed access to global equities exchanges and execution venues and is used by top tier brokers worldwide. Based in São Paulo this team is part of the Fidessa Global Service Desk and is formed of an enthusiastic mix of individuals with strong technical, functional and customer service skills, looking for a challenging and varied role in a fast paced environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with up to 4 years of experience who wants direct interaction with clients and trading floors, exposure to complex financial products and a career pathway in trade support, product management or technical account management.

Key Responsibilities

• In order to meet the requirements of the Customer base and the diverse needs of the evolving trading landscape, the Trading Support team caters to the immediate needs of our customers, resolving a high percentage of issues independently and liaising with specialist groups within the business and technology to ensure fast resolution of issues that require additional coordination to resolve.
• In addition to providing real time phone, chat, and e-mail Support, Trading Support Analysts may be expected to conduct on-site customer visits within Mexico and South America to provide product training and support for Fidessa users. These visits provide valuable ground-level insight on how customers are using Fidessa services and can be leveraged to introduce solutions that will help improve customer workflows through new and existing Fidessa solutions.

Required Skills, Experience, And Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in equities trading operations, including basic knowledge of the equity markets and an understanding of equity business flows. Recent grads with significant internship experience in equities trading operations, equity markets and equity business lows will also be considered.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrating the ability to communicate succinctly and accurately to customers
• Bachelor's degree in a technical or engineering concentration (Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering) with a business focus OR Business-related degree with significant exposure to Information Systems, Computer Science or Computer Engineering
• Self-motivated and positive attitude
• Strong customer service ability
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle stressful situations in a trading environment
• Proficiency in Spanish is a requirement

Desired Experience And Competencies

• Experience supporting Software as a Service platforms
• Knowledge of financial software platforms

About Us
We're a diverse group of visionary innovators who provide trading and workflow automation software, high-value analytics, and strategic consulting to corporations, central banks, financial institutions, and governments. Founded in 1999, we've achieved tremendous growth by bringing together some of the best and most successful financial technology companies in the world.

Over 2,000 of the world's leading corporations, including 50% of the Fortune 500 and 30% of the world's central banks, trust ION solutions to manage their cash, in-house banking, commodity supply chain, trading and risk.

Over 800 of the world's leading banks and broker-dealers use our electronic trading platforms to operate the world's financial market infrastructure.

ION is a rapidly expanding and dynamic group with 13,000 employees and offices in more than 40 cities around the globe.

Our ever-expanding global footprint, cutting edge products, and over 40,000 customers worldwide provide an unparalleled career experience for those who share our vision.

ION is committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We respect the varied identities, abilities, cultures, and traditions of the individuals who comprise our organization and recognize the value that different backgrounds and points of view bring to our business.

ION adheres to an equal employment opportunity policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor