ION Platform Specialist (Fintech)

TL;DR

ION Platform Specialist (Fintech): Implementation and support of trading and risk systems on ION platforms with an accent on production stability, workflow consistency, and business-technology integration. Focus on configuring ION modules, resolving production incidents, and translating Front Office requirements into technical solutions.

Location: London, UK. No visa sponsorship provided; candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Company

A tech-native consultancy delivering high value-added IT expertise to the financial services industry, specializing in complex trading and risk environments.

What you will do

• Ensure platform stability, data integrity, and workflow consistency for ION platforms supporting trading and risk activities.
• Investigate and resolve production incidents, acting as the primary technical point of contact for business users.
• Configure and customize ION modules and workflows to align with business needs.
• Develop and enhance scripts, integrations, and platform components to optimize performance.
• Collaborate with Front Office, Risk, and Operations teams to analyze requirements and deliver platform solutions.
• Support platform upgrades, release activities, and user onboarding phases.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience with ION platforms.
• Proven experience working with production-critical systems.
• Strong understanding of trading or risk workflows.
• Ability to interact confidently and effectively with business stakeholders.
• Proficiency in SQL, relational databases, and Linux/UNIX environments.
• Valid work authorization for the UK (no visa sponsorship).

Nice to have

• Background in software development (any language).
• Experience in application support or Front Office support.
• Business analysis experience specifically within trading or risk environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work with niche, high-impact trading and risk platforms.
• High-visibility roles located close to core business activity.
• Flexibility to engage in various assignments across development, support, and business analysis.
• Human-sized consultancy structure offering close support and tailored career development paths.