Careers

Princeton, New Jersey

The MIAX Exchanges are currently looking for a seasoned exchange attorney to join the Office of General Counsel in its Princeton, NJ office.

Responsibilities

• Providing legal guidance regarding exchange, SEC, and FINRA rules.
• Providing legal guidance regarding market structure.
• Drafting new options and equities rules.
• Reviewing new business and technology initiatives for regulatory and compliance impact.

Qualifications

• Member in good standing with a state bar,
• 3+ years relevant legal experience.

If you are interested in applying for a position, please send your resume, cover letter and salary requirements to hr@miaxglobal.com.
 

Chicago, IL

The Minneapolis Grain Exchange, LLC (MGEX), is seeking a Business Operations Analyst in its Clearing Division. The Business Operations Analyst position will be responsible for all execution of critical Clearing activities.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Monitoring, reviewing, and reporting on various market activities.  
• Developing and listing new futures and options contracts. 
• Utilizing MGEX market data and trading rules in determining daily intra and end-of-day settlement processes.  
• Reviewing and accounting for cash and Treasury bill collateral calculations and the balancing of all accounts daily. 
• May be involved with various auditing of Clearing Member and Futures Commission Merchants' internal processes and procedures. 
• Involvement with various Risk Management procedures and projects.  
• Communicating with corporate offices, various industry groups, outside regulatory bodies, and member firms of MGEX.   

Education, Experience and Other Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, similar field or equivalent.  
• Prior audit experience is helpful, but not required.
• Reliable and organized with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks on an on-going basis and work in a team environment or independently.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

If you are interested in applying for a position, please send your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to hr@miaxglobal.com.

Princeton, New Jersey

We are currently looking for a highly motivated C++ Trading Systems Developer with demonstrated experience in designing, developing and delivering core production software solutions in a mission critical trading systems environment.

Major responsibilities include:

• Assessing business and systems requirements and developing functional specifications.
• Designing and developing high quality, high performance trading systems software written in C++ to meet deliverable timelines and requirements.
• Adhering to MIAX’s software development life cycle process/methodology.
• Building business level subject matter expertise in trading systems functionality and processing.
• Provide second level support for production on an ad hoc basis when necessary.

Organizational Structure
The developer will be an integral part of a core development team and report to the Trading System Development management team.

Qualifications

• Full software development life cycle experience in a mission critical trading systems environment a must: Options, Equities, Futures, etc.
• Must possess excellent software design skills and knowledge of advanced data structures.
• Must have exceptionally strong C++ knowledge and debugging skills in a Linux environment.
• Solid knowledge of Object Oriented Programming concepts a must.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP multicast and socket programming required.
• Knowledge of the BOOST libraries and STL required.
• Must have experience in developing real-time applications in a distributed processing architecture.
• Must have excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong knowledge of the logical business domain in Options or Equities trading systems a big plus.
• Experience coding interface solutions for FIX, OPRA, CTA or UTP a big plus.
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Shell, and Perl a plus.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in IT/Computer Science.
• 7+ years of experience in C++ development.
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in delivering software solutions in a trading systems environment for an Exchange or a Wall Street firm.

If you are interested in applying for a position, please send your resume, cover letter and salary requirements to hr@miaxglobal.com.

Princeton, New Jersey

The MGEX Regulatory Department is looking for a Financial Surveillance Lead. 
The Financial Surveillance Lead position is responsible for protecting the integrity of MGEX futures and options markets by monitoring financial activity for compliance with MGEX and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) rules. There will be interaction with other commodity markets and regulatory bodies, as well as with market participants.  

Main responsibilities include

• Monitor the financial health of MGEX market participants.
• Analysis of daily financial reports and notices.
• Financial statement analysis (monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements).
• Collect and ensure timely submission of statements.
• Evaluate market risk exposures of market participants.
• Assist in onboarding new market participants, including by review of required financial statements.

Organizational Structure
The Financial Surveillance Lead will be an integral part of the regulatory department of MGEX and report to the Chief Regulatory Officer. 

Qualifications

• Attention to detail.
• Exceptional analytical skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism.

Education and Experience

• Bachelors’ degree in finance, mathematics, accounting or similar field, or equivalent. 
• Exposure to commodities markets.

If you are interested in applying for a position, please send your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to hr@miaxglobal.com.

Princeton, New Jersey

We are currently seeking Full Stack Application Developer with deep expertise in Java, web, and database technologies. As a full stack Java Application developer of the Business Systems Development team, you will participate in designing, developing and implementing exchange systems that directly support trading, help desk, surveillance, clearing, business intelligence, finance and other complex middle and back office operational systems.

Strong written and oral communication skills are essential and candidates should be self-directed and motivated to work in a fast paced, team-oriented environment.

Summary of Key responsibilities include:

• Analysis and assessment of business and system requirements in direct collaboration with business users covering a variety of functional disciplines
• Hands-on application development (this is a coding position, candidates should have a strong desire to be in-the-code) of high-quality, performant and feature rich web applications that provide first-class operational capabilities to the MIAX Exchange Group
• Define the back-end REST APIs for the features of the services being built.
• Write unit, integration and end-to-end tests and work with the team for defining test cases.

Organizational Structure

The Application Developer will report directly to the Sr. VP of Business Systems Development.

Qualifications

• Expert in core Java and JEE technologies
• Deep understanding of web application architecture and design principles
• Must have in-depth knowledge of one or more application frameworks such as Spring Boot, Spring MVC and Spring Web Flux
• Strong experience with web development tools and languages such as Angular, HTML5, CSS and Javascript
• Strong database design and SQL expertise
• Experience with Linux and shell scripting
• Experience with CI/CD practices.
• Experience with Container technologies (Docker & Kubernetes) a plus.
• Experience with Cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud a plus.
• Well versed in industry standard architecture design methodologies and processes
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Self-directed and motivated to work in a fast paced team-oriented environment

Education and Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science or Engineering.
• 5+ or more years of experience using Java technologies to build large-scale business applications.
• Financial industry experience is a plus.

If you are interested in applying for a position, please send your resume, cover letter and salary requirements to hr@miaxglobal.com.

Princeton, New Jersey

If you are a marketing professional who thrives on data-driven decision-making and has a passion for optimizing marketing strategies, especially within the financial sector, with a strong background in marketing technology, we encourage you to apply for the position of Marketing Analytics Manager.

 As a Marketing Analytics Manager at MIAX, you will be a key player in using data to enhance our marketing strategies, improve customer acquisition, and maximize ROI. You will collaborate with various teams to extract insights from data and inform marketing decisions. This position will report directly to the Chief Marketing Officer.

Main responsibilities include

• Data Analysis: Analyze marketing data to assess the performance of campaigns, customer behavior, and ROI. Utilize statistical models and data visualization tools to present findings. 
• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor those in the marketing team to ensure the delivery of actionable insights and reports. Encourage a culture of data-driven decision-making and innovation. 
• Marketing Technology: Proficiency in marketing technology platforms, such as CRM systems, marketing automation tools, and digital analytics tools. Leverage these platforms for data collection, segmentation, and campaign execution.
• Campaign Optimization: Collaborate with the marketing team to refine campaign strategies, targeting, and messaging based on data insights. Optimize ad spend and conversion rates.
• KPI Reporting: Develop and maintain regular reports and dashboards for marketing KPIs, providing senior management with a clear view of marketing performance. 
• Customer Segmentation: Utilize data to segment and profile customers, tailoring marketing efforts to specific audience groups for improved engagement. 
• A/B Testing: Plan and oversee A/B tests to evaluate the effectiveness of marketing strategies and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Market Research: Stay updated on industry trends, competitive analysis, and regulatory changes to adapt marketing strategies accordingly. 
• Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, product development, and sales teams to align marketing strategies with the overall business goals. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in marketing, statistics, economics, or a related field. 
• 5+ years of professional experience. 
• Proven experience in marketing analytics and data management, preferably within the financial sector.
• Proficiency in marketing technology platforms such as CRM, marketing automation, and analytics tools, specifically Salesforce. 
• Familiarity with data analysis tools such as SQL, Excel, Google suite of products (Analytics, Ads, Search Console), and statistical software.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities. 
• Financial services and regulatory compliance knowledge are a plus. 
• Ability to think critically and make data-driven marketing decisions.

If you are interested in applying for a position, please send your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to hr@miaxglobal.com.

Princeton, New Jersey

Position Description:

We are looking for a talented and knowledgeable Risk Analyst to primarily focus on risk identification, mitigation and reporting associated with the development and operation of the exchange trading systems, support infrastructure and operations areas.  This person will work very closely with Information Security, Infrastructure Engineering, Infrastructure Operations, Technology Development, Trading Operations, Systems Operations, Compliance and Legal teams. 

Organizational Structure:

The Risk Analyst will report directly to the Technology & Operations Governance Manager, Risk Management of the MIAX Exchanges. 

Qualifications:

• Excellent understanding and demonstrable experience in any of the following industry standards: NIST CSF, COBIT, CIS, COSO frameworks
• Solid understanding and demonstrable experience in end-to-end IT Audit or IT Risk Assessments of Systems and associated operational areas
• Solid understanding and demonstrable experience in self assessments and compliance monitoring
• Solid understanding of the Technology and Operations Risk Management principles and governance framework
• Excellent reasoning and analytical skills
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Excellence data analyzing skills and writing skills in audit documentation and reporting
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment and ability to influence
• Ability to work with Internal Audit and External Auditors on many Audit Deliverables

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in IT/Computer Science or Accounting (Audit Direction) related field
• Experience working on Internal Audit and/or External Auditors IT Audit Deliverables is preferred
• 2 plus years of experience in IT Risk Assessment and/or IT Audits and SOX ITGC experience is preferred
• CISA or CISSP certifications highly preferable
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products

If you are interested in applying for a position, please send your resume, cover letter and salary requirements to hr@miaxglobal.com.

Princeton, New Jersey

Seeking a Project Manager with a thorough understanding of the SDLC, Change Management, and a minimum of five years, of experience working within a Project Management Office. This position will report directly to the Director of the Project Management Office. Also require extensive knowledge of MS Excel, MS Project, and Jira.

The PM is responsible for working with technical managers and their teams to ensure the successful implementation of the project life cycle on all projects throughout the organization. Experience in leading technology infrastructure, systems functionality, corporate acquisition, and integration projects is essential. The successful candidate must be able to manage numerous and diverse projects simultaneously, requiring strong attention to detail, the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, and successful interaction with personnel in all departments of the organization including administrative, technology, legal, finance, and regulatory.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Interfacing with senior management to develop and track yearly operational plans and budgets.
• Planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and delivering on multiple projects from initiation to completion.
• Monitoring and managing risk for daily technology change management.
• Conduct weekly sprint meetings and compliance meetings with numerous departments.
• Attendance at business requirements and various design and development review meetings to ensure understanding of project scope and deliverables.
• Providing project guidance to all employees assigned to projects according to best practices and documented project management standards.
• Reporting project status and issues to company management.
• Recommending process, staffing, and other changes to improve the quality and timeliness of deliverables.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate project management skills in a technology-oriented environment.
• Facilitation skills and public speaking experience.
• General understanding of technology.
• Ability to identify timeline and dependency issues in project schedules early enough in the project life-cycle to ensure successful remediation.
• Self-motivated, dynamic, organized, driven, and a responsible team player.
• Strong understanding of Jira, Excel, and MS Project

Education and Experience

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in technology, business, or related fields.
• 5+ years of experience in technology project management.

If you are interested in applying for a position, please send your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to hr@miaxglobal.com.

Princeton, New Jersey

We are currently seeking a Senior DevOps- CI/CD engineer. As a Senior DevOps - CI/CD Engineer, you will help improve automation, infrastructure reliability, and enable our engineering team to use technologies in a scalable, reliable, and highly available way. The Senior DevOps –CI/CD engineer will also work in close collaboration with development teams to streamline their build, testing and deployment processes.

Strong written and oral communication skills are essential and candidates should be self-directed and motivated to work in a fast paced, team-oriented environment.

Summary of Key responsibilities include:

• Set up, maintain and refine Jenkins CI/CD pipeline
• Develop scripts to build and deploy software releases
• Support CI/CD tools integration/ operations/ change management, and maintenance
• Drive the team toward automation, standardization and best practices
• Work with QA team to integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipeline
• Partner with the software architects and development teams in designing and improving CI/CD processes

Organizational Structure
The Senior DevOps - CI/CD Engineer will report directly to the Sr. VP of Business Systems Development.

Qualifications

• Experience in building end to end CI/CD pipelines using Jenkin, Nexus
• Experience in Jenkins Administration, Jenkins Docker as well as Jenkins HA skills
• Experience with Git version control systems such as Bitbucket
• Excellent Java programming skills
• Experience with Linux and shell scripting
• Experience in configuring SQL & NoSQL databases
• Basic understanding of networking & security
• Experience with one or more Java application frameworks such as Spring Boot, Spring MVC and Spring Web Flux a plus
• Experience with Container technologies (Docker & Kubernetes) a plus
• Experience with Cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud a plus
• Experience with code technologies, such as Terraform, Packer a plus
• Experience with in any configuration management tool like Ansible, Puppet, Chef a plus
• Experience in working closely with the development teams and troubleshoot application issues
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Self-directed and motivated to work in a fast paced team-oriented environment

Education and Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or Engineering
• 6+ years of CI/CD engineering experience working with scripting and build management tools for a variety of frameworks and technologies, including Java, Groovy and Gradle, and Maven
• Financial industry experience is a plus

If you are interested in applying for a position, please send your resume, cover letter and salary requirements to hr@miaxglobal.com.

Princeton, New Jersey

We are currently looking for a highly motivated and hands-on Trade Support and Quality Assurance Analyst to join the MIAX Trading Operations Team. This person must demonstrate the ability to proactively participate in the end-to-end system testing process within a fast paced trading environment. Candidates are required to develop a deep understanding of Business System Requirement documents and translate these concepts into automated production test scenarios.

The Trading Operations team is responsible for all front line customer support. It is critical that the applicant has a meticulous attention to detail. Trading Operations is also responsible for all client interface and business functionality testing of the Trading systems.

Main responsibilities include

• Interacting directly with member Firm’s trading desks to provide all operational support.
• Coordinate with external technical staff for firm configurations of trading sessions and networking connectivity.
• Maintaining and completing all daily Exchange Operations.
• Participating in the MIAX Quality Assurance program.
• Developing, authoring and troubleshooting comprehensive test scenarios which are validated against the testing system.
• Proactively participating in the review of business requirements for the purpose of developing test case scenarios that ensure complete test coverage of application functionality.
• Developing, maintaining and executing test plans that validate new features and releases.
• Ensuring all software issues are reported and handled efficiently per the MIAX software defect remediation process.
• Participating in all aspects of a full-life cycle development methodology.
• Developing and performing application certification with external clients to ensure smooth transition of new features being enabled in the production environment.
• Communicating status efficiently and ensuring the team is on track for all manual testing.
• Providing timely resolution of technical and user specific issues and requests.
• Engaging in continuous process evaluation and improvement.
• Assisting Department Manager with Industry-based calls.
• Maintaining knowledge of Industry trends and their impact on trade support.
• Troubleshooting technical and functional issues based on exchange Rules and system design.

Organizational Structure
The Trading Operations Support & Quality Assurance Analyst will report directly to the Senior Vice President of Trading Operations and Listings.

Qualifications

• Must have the capacity to thoroughly understand the Software Quality Assurance testing process and best practices.
• Strong team based and customer facing verbal and written communication skills are a must.
• Must possess the aptitude for automated testing of a platform in an integrated testing environment, as well as testing user-interface and transaction-processing systems.
• Effective analytical and problem solving skills.
• Required to be a self-motivated, patient, dynamic, organized and responsible team player.
• Function at a high level and prioritize critical tasks in a dynamically changing environment.
• Possess a strong sense of ownership and responsibility.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Finance or IT/Computer Science.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge/prior use of JIRA tracking software is a plus.
• Options and/or equities Industry background is a plus.
• Experience testing trade execution systems at an exchange or for an ECN/ATS is a plus.

If you are interested in applying for a position, please send your resume, cover letter and salary requirements to hr@miaxglobal.com.