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Tower Research Capital is a leading quantitative trading firm founded in 1998. Tower has built its business on a high-performance platform and independent trading teams. We have a 25+ year track record of innovation and a reputation for discovering unique market opportunities. Tower is home to some of the world’s best systematic trading and engineering talent. We empower portfolio managers to build their teams and strategies independently while providing the economies of scale that come from a large, global organization.  Engineers thrive at Tower while developing electronic trading infrastructure at a world class level. Our engineers solve challenging problems in the realms of low-latency programming, FPGA technology, hardware acceleration and machine learning. Our ongoing investment in top engineering talent and technology ensures our platform remains unmatched in terms of functionality, scalability and performance. At Tower, every employee plays a role in our success. Our Business Support teams are essential to building and maintaining the platform that powers everything we do — combining market access, data, compute, and research infrastructure with risk management, compliance, and a full suite of business services. Our Business Support teams enable our trading and engineering teams to perform at their best. At Tower, employees will find a stimulating, results-oriented environment where highly intelligent and motivated colleagues inspire each other to reach their greatest potential. This position is based in London. Some travels to other locations including outside of EMEA may be necessary from time to time.  Responsibilities The Trading Systems Support Analyst will manage the widely-deployed OMS and market data delivery systems involving every major electronic exchange and asset class.  Responsibilities will include: Working closely with traders to understand their needs Solving problems by providing level one and level two support for our production systems Contributing to the design and implementation of the support system to enhance reliability and self-correction Enhancing our existing Python framework, driving its growth and contributing to the codebase Harnessing AI-powered solutions to significantly reduce time-to-market for system changes Contributing to the monitoring stack and reporting on the status and health of our systems Serving as the primary technical contact for brokers and exchanges Providing periodic after-hours coverage Qualifications The ideal candidate will have previous experience in the finance industry along with: 3-5 years working in a high pressure environment, including diagnosing and resolving production issues on the fly Good understanding of electronic trading and/or financial instruments including equities, futures, and options The ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while demonstrating true ownership Strong Unix skills along with programming skills in Python and experience in Scheduling tools like Airflow Experience working with Grafana Good understanding of networking and system concepts The willingness to take on tasks both big and small Excellent communication skills and fluency in English A passion for learning and innovative problem-solving Experience with SQL and the use of databases is a plus  Benefits Tower’s headquarters are in the historic Equitable Building, right in the heart of NYC’s Financial District and our impact is global, with over a dozen offices around the world.  At Tower, we believe work should be both challenging and enjoyable. That is why we foster a culture where smart, driven people thrive – without the egos. Our open concept workplace, casual dress code, and well-stocked kitchens reflect the value we place on a friendly, collaborative environment where everyone is respected, and great ideas win. Our benefits include: Gene