Design, develop, and maintain FpML-based XML schemas and XSDs for trade capture, validation, and downstream processing. Create XML message schemas and transformations using XSD and XPath, support system integration, testing, validation, and troubleshooting. Collaborate with business analysts and product experts to represent derivatives in FpML, document schema definitions and mapping logic, and participate in design reviews to ensure performance, scalability, and maintainability.
A detail-oriented and experienced FPML Engineer with a strong background in financial messaging standards and structured data modeling. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with FpML (Financial products Markup Language) and demonstrate proficiency in designing, modifying, and implementing schemas to support business processes and systems integration in capital markets.
Key Responsibilities:
- An individual contributor role / location is no bar
- Design, develop, and maintain FpML-based solutions for trade capture, validation, and downstream processing.
- Create, modify, and manage XSD structures to ensure seamless data interchange between front, middle, and back-office systems.
- Analyze business requirements to create robust XML-based message schemas and transformations (XSD, XPath).
- Collaborate with business analysts and financial product experts to ensure accurate representation of derivatives and other structured products in FpML format.
- Ensure adherence to industry standards and best practices in XML schema design and financial data modeling.
- Provide support for system integration, including testing, validation, and troubleshooting of FpML messages.
- Document schema definitions, mapping logic, and transformation processes. Hands on experience on tools/XML Editors like XMLSpy is preferred.
- Participate in design reviews and provide input on performance, scalability, and maintainability of XML schemas.
Compensation, Benefits and Duration
Minimum Compensation: USD 50,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 177,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.
This position is not available for independent contractors
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post
Photon Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
11 East Adams Street Suite 1100, Chicago, IL, United States, 60603
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