Trading Systems Business Associate
@ Weiss Asset Management

Boston, Massachusetts, United States
$120,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 29 days ago

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Overview

Weiss Asset Management (WAM), a Boston-based investment firm managing around $4 billion, is seeking a Trading Systems Business Associate to join our Trading team. The ideal candidate is an organized problem solver with strong written and verbal communication skills who embraces a customer service mindset. This role primarily supports the trading team while collaborating with all business teams and eventually owning key parts of our trading systems infrastructure.

Responsibilities

  • Support traders and PMs by triaging and resolving day-to-day issues in FlexTrade.
  • Execute comprehensive testing plans during FlexTrade releases and track issue resolution.
  • Identify and implement improvements to enhance system reliability and reduce support volume.
  • Test new broker connections and third-party integrations before production rollout.
  • Evaluate new FlexTrade features and prepare summaries or demos for the trading team.
  • Maintain testing environments and support configuration changes with minimal disruption.
  • Gather and write requirements for new workflows or system features in collaboration with traders and the senior systems lead.

About Weiss Asset Management

For over 30 years, Weiss Asset Management has developed proprietary value-based investment strategies to deliver high risk-adjusted returns. We work collaboratively with integrity, rationality, creativity, and a commitment to continuous learning. Our team of over 120 individuals operates in a flat structure where all employees can directly impact decisions.

What We Look For

  • 3-5 years of experience with order management systems (OMS).
  • Comfort with resolving issuing and testing system updates in FlexTrade.
  • Familiarity with SQL is a plus.
  • Ability to work effectively in ambiguous situations.
  • A collaborative mindset in a diverse team environment.

Key skills/competency

  • OMS
  • FlexTrade
  • SQL
  • Testing
  • Infrastructure
  • Integration
  • Requirements
  • Collaboration
  • Issue Resolution
  • Customer Service
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How to Get Hired at Weiss Asset Management

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Weiss Asset Management's culture: Study their mission, values, and team structure.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight OMS and FlexTrade expertise clearly.
  • Showcase problem-solving skills: Emphasize testing and troubleshooting experience.
  • Prepare for behavioral interviews: Demonstrate clear communication and collaboration.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review FlexTrade release notes thoroughly.
Practice SQL queries and data extraction.
Study OMS troubleshooting and system integrations.
Prepare demo scripts for new feature testing.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a challenging FlexTrade issue.
Explain your teamwork in ambiguous situations.
Discuss a time you solved a technical problem.
Share your approach for cross-department collaboration.

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