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We believe technology should help people perform better every day. Since our beginning in 1993, people across financial services have trusted us to take their performance to the next level. More than 10,000 businesses and 500,000 people use our software, from the world’s most iconic financial services brands to advice firms of all sizes, banks, insurers, investment managers, traders and brokers. Iress is one of Australia’s largest technology companies and employs more than 2,000 people across Australia, The United Kingdom, Africa, Canada, France, New Zealand and Asia.
Build your career at Iress!
Are you passionate about market structure, trading innovation, and delivering impactful solutions across global markets? Join Iress as a Market Structure Specialist, where you'll play a key role in exchange-driven regulatory projects and trading initiatives across Canada and the UK. Based in Toronto, this role offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-impact financial systems while partnering with global teams to deliver best-in-class trading solutions.
Some of the awesome things you’ll be involved with
Acting as a subject matter expert on market structure across Canadian and UK equity and derivatives markets.
Leading exchange-related regulatory initiatives and delivering them through our Product and Delivery teams.
Advising internal stakeholders and clients on marketplace features, routing solutions, and best execution practices.
Conducting product acceptance testing to ensure trading platforms meet regulatory and client requirements.
Collaborating with exchanges, FIX teams, product owners, and global implementation teams to deliver robust solutions.
Supporting complex production issues (Tier 3), managing hotfixes, and ensuring trading interface reliability.
Documenting and enhancing user guides, FAQs, Slack bots, and other automated tools to support our clients.
Participating in client project delivery involving smart order routing, conditional orders, and
What you will bring
Strong knowledge of both Canadian and UK equity/derivatives market structures.
Experience in smart order routing, algorithmic trading strategies, or transaction cost analysis.
Technical proficiency in one or more of: Lua, Python, SQL, R, C#, or similar scripting/programming languages.
Understanding of version control tools like Git and data analytics methodologies.
A problem-solving mindset, excellent attention to detail, and a passion for delivering high-quality solutions.
The ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, balancing multiple priorities.
Excellent communication, documentation, and collaboration skills across global teams.
A degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Statistics, Financial Engineering, or a related discipline.
Why work with us?
8 paid days per year to extend your weekends + 25 days annual leave
State-of-the-art offices
Free on-site gym / generous gym membership discounts.
New Short-Term Incentive and Recognition program
Casual dress, flexible work policy
Access to learning and development programs through LinkedIn Learning
3 days’ leave per year for charity initiatives
Starting school leave - 8.5 days of leave to assist your kids with the transition to school
Life Insurance & Private Medical
Up to 26 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary carers (up to 4 weeks for secondary carers), and the ability to work part-time when returning to work
Iress is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive culture. We strongly believe that diversity is what makes our teams and our products succeed. Our people have different experiences, skills, perspectives and beliefs and everyone’s uniqueness is valued and celebrated.
Our hiring decisions are never based on sexual orientation, race, gender identity, religion, disability, citizenship, marital or family status and age. Even if you feel you don’t meet all of the requirements of the role, we would still like to hear from you!
We’re also proud to be globally recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer that promotes and supports all women in the workplace.
For more information about what we do, our people and values, please visit our website -https://www.iress.com/join-us/careers/
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