Production Support Specialist
Dublin
Competitive salary + bonus + excellent benefits
Fixed Income, Trading Floor, Interest Derivatives, Interest Rate Swaps, Risk, Python, Market Data
Join the trading floor of a dynamic international bank – where technical expertise meets high-stakes decision-making.
We're hiring a Senior Trade Support Specialist to join the Fixed Income desk of a global financial institution in Dublin. As they expand their UK Fixed Income operations, this is a unique opportunity to be a foundational member of a high-performing trade support function. If you're a tenacious, problem-solver with deep knowledge of interest derivatives and a passion for fast-paced environments, this role is for you.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide expert, real-time support for Excel-based workflows, including advanced formula troubleshooting, add-in management, and quant library installations.
* Collaborate directly with traders to resolve technical issues and ensure seamless trade execution from 7am onwards.
* Monitor and maintain market data integrations (e.g. Bloomberg, Trade Blotter, Risk/Pvs).
* Support and optimise trading operations across Interest Rate Swaps, Cross-Currency Swaps, FX Forwards, and other derivatives.
* Utilise your understanding of swap valuation, risk (including delta), and P&L impact to support trading decisions.
* Work closely with IT and quant teams to debug Python code and enhance system performance.
* Thrive under pressure in a high-intensity trading environment, maintaining professionalism and resilience.
Key Requirements:
* Proven experience supporting a front-office trading floor, ideally within Fixed Income.
* Deep understanding of interest derivatives and interest rate swaps, including how they're valued and the market data they require.
* Familiarity with swap risk metrics, including delta calculations and their role in trading P&L.
* Advanced Excel skills with the ability to resolve complex formula and data issues.
* Experience with real-time data feeds and tools like Bloomberg.
* Comfortable debugging and enhancing Python code in a financial context.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to translate trader requirements into technical actions.
* Resilient and solutions-focused – able to manage the fast-paced, direct nature of a trading environment.
Why Apply?
You'll be embedded in the heart of trading operations, working alongside top-tier professionals and influencing real-time decisions. This is more than a support role – it's an opportunity to grow your technical and financial expertise in a role that's both challenging and rewarding. With a collaborative culture and plenty of room for development, this is a standout opportunity in Dublin's trading tech landscape.