Market Access Support Analyst

As a Market Access Support Analyst at Talan, your primary responsibilities include building and improving trading systems, quickly resolving technical issues, monitoring system performance, and managing systems related to order execution and data integration. Additionally, you'll collaborate with traders across various asset classes, work with exchanges to add new features, and develop Market Access tools to support our business objectives.

To qualify for the Market Access Support Analyst position at Talan, you should have expertise in Linux and SQL, familiarity with Bloomberg, and a strong understanding of the Market Access environment. A logical and analytical mindset, along with excellent communication skills and attention to detail, is essential. A self-starter attitude is also highly valued in our dynamic team.

The salary range for the Market Access Support Analyst position at Talan is between US$130,000 and US$150,000. This competitive salary reflects our commitment to attracting top talent in the industry and is complemented by attractive benefits.

At Talan, employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes a competitive salary, a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching, generous vacation days (starting at 15 days per year), paid holidays, and health, dental, and vision insurance. We also offer additional benefits like commuter/transit benefits and support for STD and LTD.

To apply for the Market Access Support Analyst role at Talan, you can submit your resume along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and motivations for applying. We appreciate candidates who demonstrate enthusiasm for innovation and technology in the finance sector.

Highlight your hands-on experience in market access environments, emphasizing any specific projects or systems you’ve worked on. Discuss how this experience enables you to understand traders’ needs and improve systems effectively.

Outline a systematic approach to troubleshooting, including identifying the problem, gathering data, isolating the issue, testing potential fixes, and implementing solutions. Share specific examples where you've successfully resolved issues in previous roles.

Discuss your organization skills and methods for prioritization, such as assessing the urgency and potential impact of each request. Share instances where effective prioritization led to improved performance.

Talk about your level of proficiency with SQL, mentioning specific queries and analyses you've conducted. Provide an example where your SQL skills contributed to optimizing systems or solving a trading issue.

Share an example that highlights your adaptability and quick learning skills. Discuss the tools or technologies involved and how your initiative led to successful implementation or project completion.

Discuss your experience with remote collaboration tools and your strategies for effective communication, ensuring project milestones are met. Mention any specific tools you've used.

Talk about the importance of system design, optimization techniques, and monitoring tools that help maintain low-latency standards. Provide insights on how you would approach this in your role.

Describe a specific project, the challenges encountered, and how you tackled them. Discuss key takeaways and how this experience could shape your contributions at Talan.

Share strategies for system monitoring, handling spikes in traffic, and pre-emptively conducting stress tests to maintain performance. Mention how these practices could be beneficial at Talan.

Discuss your passion for technology and finance, your desire to work for a company dedicated to innovation, and mention Talan’s reputation and culture as attractive factors that align with your career goals.