Job Description

Are you passionate about the intricate workings of financial markets? Do you possess a unique blend of data science expertise, programming skills, and deep market knowledge? This is an exceptional opportunity to join our client's Capital Markets division as a Senior Market Structure Specialist. In this high-impact role, you will be instrumental in shaping the strategic direction of market structure and microstructure design. You'll leverage advanced data analysis and your expert understanding of trading technology to drive innovation, enhance market liquidity, and inform critical business decisions. This position offers significant opportunities for professional growth, thought leadership, and the chance to build relationships with key industry players, both locally and globally. If you thrive on complex challenges and want to make a tangible difference in the financial markets landscape, we want to hear from you.Requirements:Must-Haves:

• Academic: MSc. Degree or equivalent postgraduate qualification in a quantitative field (e.g., Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering).
• Experience:

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in Data Science and programming.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience within financial markets, covering diverse asset classes.
• Extensive experience in technology and business process requirements gathering, business case development, and project administration within a financial markets context.
• Technical Skills:

• Expert-level knowledge of Trading Technology across multiple asset classes.
• Advanced data analysis skills, capable of informing complex decisions and recommendations.
• Proven ability in database management systems, specifically querying and extracting data effectively.
• Strong coding/programming skills in languages such as Python, MATLAB, C++.
• Professional Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to provide expert advice on market structure matters within an organization and to the broader industry.
• Expert knowledge of global markets' market structures across various asset classes.
• Advanced understanding of multi-asset market regulations and their strategic impact.
• Strong capabilities in building and maintaining professional relationships across a broad spectrum of industry entities.
• Demonstrably clear and effective written and oral communication abilities for both internal and external stakeholder engagement.

• Experience presenting research or strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Published research or thought leadership pieces related to market structure or microstructure.
• Experience with specific financial data platforms (e.g., Bloomberg, Refinitiv Eikon).
• Experience working directly for a stock exchange, regulatory body, or HFT firm.

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