Publication Agent Senior

Há 2 dias


Lisbon, Portugal ALTER SOLUTIONS Tempo inteiro

Job Description

Hybrid twice a week in Lisbon

Job Description : The entity is responsible for publishing Custom Indices and supporting related workflows. The entity operates as both a Calculation Agent and a Publication Agent for custom index activities. As a Calculation Agent, the entity ensures the robustness of calculations and the existence of appropriate internal controls. As a Publication Agent, it guarantees that publications adhere to rulebook guidelines.

This position works very closely with the Quantitative Investment Strategies (QIS) Structuring teams, which means you will have daily interaction with front-office functions to ensure seamless operations. You will be involved in the publication of cross-asset indices, spanning a wide range of products including options-based, equity, and commodity indices. This role offers a unique opportunity to get hands-on experience in multiple asset classes, making it ideal for individuals with an IT background who are eager to delve deeper into financial markets and work closely with the business side.

The team is responsible for calculating and publishing 16,000 instruments (ETR, VWAP, Surface, etc.) required for the publication of 6,000 custom indices on a daily basis. The main complexity of this role lies in analyzing the reasons behind the failure to publish certain indices or underlying of a global team supporting and delivering a world-class global execution platform. This role is crucial in maintaining our competitive edge by providing high-quality support and rapid solutions to our trading desks and external clients.

In this role, you will gain invaluable experience with modern financial markets, stock exchanges organizations, and algorithmic high frequency trading technology. You will work on innovative, low-latency technology alongside top specialists in the field, developing skills related to system management and monitoring. This position offers a unique opportunity to deeply understand and influence the technologies that drive financial markets today.

This position is ideal for individuals with a strong IT background who are curious about financial markets and want to work closely with the business side. You’ll gain in-depth knowledge of cross-asset indices and develop your expertise in complex systems that support the dynamic and fast-moving world of finance. By working closely with QIS structuring, you’ll play a key role in the creation and publication of cutting-edge indices, gaining exposure to innovative financial products and solutions.

This is an exciting opportunity to be at the intersection of technology and finance, where you can expand your skill set, contribute to critical operations, and enhance your understanding of both IT and financial market operations.

Main Responsabilities:

Investigating Issues: Investigate the root cause of publication issues and provide solutions or escalate as necessary, ensuring follow-up until resolution. Investigations will span multiple platforms and involve transversal collaboration, requiring the use of tools such as SQL, Excel, Splunk, Camunda, Jira, Dynatrace, Ubix, and Bloomberg. - Supporting CInergy Application: Provide user support throughout the entire lifecycle of an index, ensuring proper configurations across the necessary systems for index calculation or publication. -  Workflow Management: Oversee workflow systems, ensuring that all workflows run on time daily, manage workflow incidents, and collaborate with development teams to improve workflow monitoring.

Qualifications

Technical skills:

Technical Proficiency:

Advanced knowledge of tools like SQL, REST, JSON, Spring Boot, Excel, Python, financial market data, and database management systems. - Expert Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot technical issues related to servers, connectivity, and scripts.

Problem-Solving Abilities:

Capable of quickly identifying and analyzing the root cause of complex problems, whether they are external, technical, or internal. - Expert Proven experience in delivering solutions in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

Soft skills:

Fluent in English Strong communication skills to interact with multiple stakeholders, including IT, front-office teams, and external data providers. Ability to clearly report incidents and follow up with relevant teams until resolution, ensuring smooth collaboration across business and technical teams. Meticulous attention to detail to ensure that calculations and publications are accurate and comply with rulebook requirements. Ensure consistency in daily workflows and the integrity of data and indices published. Comfortable working in a team-oriented environment, collaborating with departments like IT, QIS structuring, and external partners to ensure efficient operations. Close interaction with front-office teams to ensure that technical solutions are aligned with business objectives. Ability to adapt to evolving systems, methods, and technologies, with a commitment to continuous improvement in workflow efficiency. Willingness to learn more about financial products and market dynamics to bridge the gap between IT and business functions. Comfortable working in high-pressure situations, especially during critical times for index calculation and publication. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met even in challenging circumstances

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