Technical Operations Specialist, Interactive Brokers
3 days a week in office (North Wall Quay, Dublin)
Online broker
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Online broker
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
3 days a week in office (North Wall Quay, Dublin)
1001+ employees
Company mission
To create technology to provide liquidity on better terms.
Role
Who you are
- Demonstrate strong English communication skills
- A bachelor’s degree or apprenticeship in a technical discipline
- In-depth knowledge of computers, networks, and technology in general
- The ability to analyse and solve problems promptly and accurately
Desirable
- Prior experience in a technology position
- Experience with Unix/Linux-style command line interfaces
- Prior experience with scripting languages (e.g., Shell, Perl, Python)
- A keen desire to explore and learn new concepts, systems, and technologies
What the job involves
- Due to our growing teams, Interactive Brokers seeks an individual to join our expanding Technical Operations team
- To provide the best online trading experience in the world, Interactive Brokers’ software, systems, and other crucial business technology must be maintained, monitored, and supported at all times—across global locations—with vigilance, tenacity, and precision
- To achieve this, Interactive Brokers maintains a small team of cross-trained and exceptionally responsible individuals, unbound to any one specific skill or discipline
- With bushido spirit, these operators develop tools, systems, and solutions to ensure the correct functioning of the various systems that comprise Interactive Brokers’ platform
- Operators gain experience and provide additional value by working under the expert direction of senior trade, skill, and industry professionals to resolve complex issues involving specific technology, hardware, and software components
- Monitor all aspects of the Interactive Brokers global brokerage system
- Analyse, address, escalate, and resolve brokerage system operational issues
- Communicate with exchanges to configure, test, and implement new trading technologies
- Work with our developers to design new and improve existing brokerage processes
- Design and develop new monitoring and automation processes
- Act as the primary escalation point for any and all technical issues
Our take
Interactive Brokers is an automated electronic broker, empowers users to analyse global stock markets, manage portfolios, and explore diverse investment assets. With a history spanning over 45 years, the company has thrived by adapting to evolving digital trading trends. Its comprehensive suite of services includes analytical tools, asset marketplaces, and seamless third-party integration, enhancing portfolio management capabilities.
Boasting over $11.6 billion in equity capital, Interactive Brokers remains at the forefront of industry innovation. The company has embraced the rising popularity of cryptocurrency, offering customers access to crypto trading through a partnership with Paxos Trust Company. This proactive approach reaffirms Interactive Brokers' position as a forward-thinking player in the ever-changing trading landscape.
Recently, Interactive Brokers expanded its trading hours for U.S. Treasury bonds to 22 hours a day, allowing global clients to trade during their local hours and quickly respond to market news. This extension reflects the company's commitment to flexibility and comprehensive service, meeting the diverse needs of clients in over 200 countries and territories.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
8% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Retirement plan 401(k) with a competitive company match
- Excellent health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits and company-paid medical healthcare premium
- Wellness screenings and assessments, health coaches and counseling services through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid time off and a generous parental leave policy
- Daily company lunch allowance provided, and a fully stocked kitchen with healthy options for breakfast and snack
- Corporate events, including team outings, dinners, volunteer activities and company sports teams
- Education reimbursement and learning opportunities
- Modern offices with multi-monitor setups
Company HQ
Greenwich, CT
Leadership
Thomas Peterffy
(Chairman)Former computer programmer and architectural draftsman. They played a role in developing the first electronic trading platform for securities at the American Stock Exchange.
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