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We are seeking a Trade Support Engineer to join our team at GFO-X, the UK's first regulated and centrally cleared trading venue dedicated to digital asset derivatives. You will be part of a dynamic and experienced team bringing the features of traditional derivative markets to the rapidly expanding digital asset arena. GFO-X will lead in the new era of regulated trading venues that trade 24/7. In this role, you will help with the various technology systems needed to grow a new, regulated exchange. Reporting to the Team Lead, the successful candidate will participate in the daily operations of our globally distributed technical support team. They will be expected to deliver exceptional support to exchange participants through phone and email. Responsibilities: Provide application-level support to the GFO-X Exchange platform: Respond to customer inquiries and issues promptly via various channels such as email, phone, or chat to diagnose the problem effectively. Troubleshooting issues related to FIX protocol, application support, hardware, software, and connectivity issues using industry-standard tools, PCAP, Wireshark, etc. Provide assistance with client onboarding to the GFO-X Exchange platform, working with internal teams to get the client up and running and resolving any issues. Be the primary interface to the client at all times. Assisting with API and Algo Conformance testing and certification. Involvement in end-of-day settlement process and back office functions. Document and track customer interactions: Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, including issues, resolutions, and any additional follow-up actions. Update internal knowledge base and contribute to developing self-help resources specific to these areas. Provide support for GFO-X trading venue participants and internal business customers. Hardware support: Provide technical assistance and troubleshooting for hardware components, including, where necessary, workstations, servers, and networking equipment. Collaborate with the wider IT team to ensure hardware configurations are optimized for performance and security. Collaborate with the infrastructure and development team: Provide customer feedback on issues relating to FIX protocols, application support, hardware, and API enhancements or bug fixes to the development team. Participate in testing and quality assurance efforts to ensure the stability and reliability of these components. Work in accordance to defined Support SLA’s and KPI metrics. Work with the team lead to continuously improve support processes: Identify areas for process improvement specific to FIX protocols, application support, hardware, and APIs, and suggest proactive solutions to enhance the overall customer support experience. Collaborate with the team to develop best practices and implement standardized support procedures. Requirements: 3-year support experience in a financial organisation ideally banking. Strong working knowledge of FIX protocol (4.0/4.4 and above) Troubleshooting Application Services, including API issues. Troubleshooting exchange connectivity issues Strong problem-solving and communication skills. Good client focus and appreciation of Customer Experience Able to multi-task efficiently and work under time pressure Familiarity with ITIL working practices. Respectful of the organisation's culture and values Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent industry experience a plus Experience in supporting IT projects and workstreams a plus This role is to be based at our London Headquarters. GFO-X is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Competitive benefits included. Candidates who are keen to be considered for any of our roles, please apply through the link provided in the job posting. Inquiries from agencies should be directed to recruitment@gfo-x.com . Please refrain from sending recruitment inquiries to any other email address or individual within our organization. GFO-X does not guarantee employment or engagement based solely on inquiry. Any unsolicited CVs from agencies shall be treated as such.

Head of Legal – London, UK We are seeking a Head of Legal to join our team at GFO-X, the UK's first regulated and centrally cleared trading venue dedicated to digital asset derivatives. You will be part of a dynamic and experienced team bringing the features of traditional derivative markets to the rapidly expanding digital asset arena. GFO-X will lead in the new era of regulated trading venue that trade 24/7. Responsibilities: Provide legal guidance on a wide range of legal matters such as contracts, regulatory compliance, litigation, employment law, intellectual property and corporate governance Review, draft, and negotiate a wide variety of contracts and agreements, including those related to trading, technology, and partnerships. Advise senior management on legal risks and opportunities related to business strategy Identifying and mitigating legal risks Manage relationships with external legal counsel Developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure that the company is in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations Stay up-to-date with industry developments and changes in laws and regulations affecting the business Providing support on the drafting of responses to relevant regulatory consultations Provide training to staff on legal matters (as appropriate) Requirements: A qualified lawyer with at least 10+ years of experience in a legal role, with a focus on financial services Experience working in financial market infrastructure or other fintech company is highly desirable Excellent knowledge of financial services regulations, particularly those related to derivatives trading Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong project management skills and ability to prioritize competing demands Experience managing external legal counsel Experience in negotiating and documenting complex commercial contracts This role is to be based in our London Headquarters and reporting into the Global Head of Compliance and Regulatory Affairs and will work closely with the COO and CEO on legal matters. Competitive benefits included. Candidates who are keen to be considered for any of our roles, please apply through the link provided in the job posting. Inquiries from agencies should be directed to recruitment@gfo-x.com . Please refrain from sending recruitment inquiries to any other email address or individual within our organization. GFO-X does not guarantee employment or engagement based solely on inquiry. Any unsolicited CVs from agencies shall be treated as such.

We are seeking an Operations Analyst to join our team at GFO-X, the UK's first regulated and centrally cleared trading venue dedicated to digital asset derivatives. You will be part of a dynamic and experienced team bringing the features of traditional derivative markets to the rapidly expanding digital asset arena. GFO-X will lead in the new era of regulated trading venue that trade 24/7. In this role, you will help with the various technology systems needed to grow a new, regulated trading venue. Operations at GFO-X has eight main pillars – Market Operations, Client Onboarding, Product, Regulatory Reporting, Relationship Management (clients, vendors and CCP) Management Information, Control and Fees and Invoicing. The role requires a keen, energetic person, with analytical problem-solving skills. GFO-X is in a design, automate, build mode with a target to launch our trading venue in late 2023. The scope of the role is to be part of fast-growing team and will involve liaison within Operations and with various internal departments - Sales and Membership, Compliance, Trade Surveillance, Finance and Risk and interacting with our documentation suite. There will also be external facing responsibilities - participants (clients) and our CCP and vendor partners. We have many critical technical processes and workflow to build around our market and then operate. The successful candidate will be a contributor and member of the Operations team. The role is suited for a candidate wishing to enter a career in financial markets. No previous financial services experience required. Responsibilities: Opportunity to learn on the job about financial markets, market structure, centralised clearing via a CCP, use of technology, data structures and financial products traded by global institutions. Working on a rotation across the eight pillars within operations Tasks set by Head of Operations or Market Operations manager. Monitoring of GFO-X market - following granular check lists carefully and methodically. Handling questions / enquiries from participants, clients, prospects, vendor partners. Working with large data sets and the creation of management information. Requirements: Degree holder or high grade A Levels (finance, science, maths, technology, business administration). Good organisational skills with a strategic mindset. Highly analytical with an attention to detail. Ability to work in a fast paced and highly collaborative environment. VBA / excel / macros vitally important. SQL Query coding experience or similar experience. Deep knowledge of Microsoft software suite - especially Excel, PowerBI, PowerPoint. Strong communication skills and fluent spoken and written English. Willing to work shifts early (7am) / late (8pm) at and post launch. This role is to be based in our London Headquarters and reporting into our Operations Manager. GFO-X is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Competitive benefits included. Candidates who are keen to be considered for any of our roles, please apply through the link provided in the job posting. Inquiries from agencies should be directed to recruitment@gfo-x.com . Please refrain from sending recruitment inquiries to any other email address or individual within our organization. GFO-X does not guarantee employment or engagement based solely on inquiry. Any unsolicited CVs from agencies shall be treated as such.

We are seeking an experienced Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to join our team at GFO-X, the UK's first regulated and centrally cleared trading venue dedicated to digital asset derivatives. The CISO will be responsible for overseeing the company's information security and risk management operations, ensuring that our systems and data are secure and compliant with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have a background in financial services, particularly in working with trading systems, and experience with traditional exchange connectivity. You will be part of a dynamic and experienced team bringing the features of traditional derivative markets to the rapidly expanding digital asset arena. GFO-X will lead in the new era of regulated trading venues that trade 24/7. In this role, you will help with the various technology systems needed to grow a new, regulated trading venue. Responsibilities: Propose policies, procedures, and controls to the Executive Management Committee that meet or exceed FCA and industry standards for top tier regulated financial exchanges Respond to enquiries from our auditors to facilitate our mandatory annual audit and pen test Manage and perform the internal audit process to monitor that departments and staff are following the firms’ governance approved policies on cybersecurity and report results to compliance and governance Build a team of Cybersecurity specialists to monitor and assess potential security risks and vulnerabilities, and work with the team to propose strategies to mitigate them Oversee the team to provide security incident response activities and manage the investigation and resolution of security incidents Leverage the team to propose solutions to physically secure corporate facilities including offices, on-prem server rooms, third party data centers and virtual hosting services (AWS, Azure, etc.) Utilize the team to propose software and hardware IPS/IDS, monitoring and other solutions to secure corporate networks, corporate services, and the proprietary in-house developed high performance trading platform Manage relationships with key stakeholders, including vendors, customers, and regulators Provide Board of Directors regular reports on the status of the information security program Develop and implement a security awareness training programs for employees Stay up to date with the latest trends and developments in information security and recommend improvements to our security program as needed Collaborate with external parties in support of an industry-wide threat response Requirements: Bachelor's or master’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field At least 15 years of experience in information security, with a proven track record of success in managing information security operations Relevant industry certifications Experience in financial services, particularly in working with regulated financial exchanges Knowledge of relevant regulatory and legal frameworks, including the FCA and GDPR and security frameworks including ISO 27001 and NIST CSF Strong technical expertise in information security, including network security, application security, and data protection Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team of information security professionals Excellent communication and interpersonal skills This role is to be based in our London Headquarters and reporting to our COO. GFO-X is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Competitive benefits included. Candidates who are keen to be considered for any of our roles, please apply through the link provided in the job posting. Inquiries from agencies should be directed to recruitment@gfo-x.com . Please refrain from sending recruitment inquiries to any other email address or individual within our organization. GFO-X does not guarantee employment or engagement based solely on inquiry. Any unsolicited CVs from agencies shall be treated as such.

We are seeking an Infrastructure Engineer to join our growing team in London. You will be part of a dynamic and experienced team bringing the features of traditional derivative markets to the rapidly expanding cryptocurrency arena. GFO-X will be a leader in the new era of regulated trading venues that trade 24/7. The successful candidate will join the operations team, report to the Head of IT Infrastructure, work with developers, and project stakeholders, and build out the infrastructure for an institutional grade fully UK-regulated trading venue for digital asset futures and options. Role Day-to-day management of IT infrastructure, including monitoring, support, deployment, and upgrades of critical infrastructure. Provision of support to internal and external clients. Incident management for service interruptions Provision of support to the Trading Venue Operations team to assist in resolving operational issues Input into design, implementation, and management of data center and corporate network infrastructure, including Microsoft technologies - Windows Server, LDSP/Active Directory, SharePoint, and Systems Centre. Storage, Networking, and virtualization (VMware), Access, and Identity management. Experience working with Cloud technologies. Working closely with Security, Compliance, and business operations team to implement corporate support procedures and security policies to ensure our IT environments adhere to internal and industry-standard policies and practices Provide support to colleagues across other GFO-X offices Propose and lead projects that improve our production environments Working shifts and occasional out-of-hours may be required. Requirements 5+ years deploying and administrating Unix operating systems and solutions, specifically Ubuntu and RHEL Practical exposure to software provisioning tools e.g. Ansible, Puppet, or similar Demonstrable skills with orchestration and automation tools, including scripting languages such as Bash/Shell, Perl, or Python preferable. Exposure to configuring and monitoring enterprise monitoring platforms. Familiarity with firewalls (Fortinet, Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, etc) and VPN appliance management Experience with routing, in-path encryption, and switching technologies in data centers and corporate networks with a focus on Cisco networking, Experience with configuring and managing resilient enterprise class-wide area networks, and experience with low latency switching environments is particularly welcome Experience in administrating Microsoft Windows environments Exposure to Identity Management platforms, including practical LDAP/IDP skills, Single Sign On Self-starter and independent, able to work within a team. Detail-oriented with a structured approach to managing workload Capable of interacting with different teams throughout the organization and also with external clients to identify/resolve technical issues in a professional and effective manner Ability to write clear, concise, and comprehensive documentation for processes and systems Practical experience with managing vendors and proposing and evaluating new hardware and software solutions and their associated processes Strong command of spoken and written English Previous working experience in an Exchange or High-Frequency Trading (HFT) environment, or with PaaS or SaaS delivery would be beneficial. This role is to be based in our London Headquarters. GFO-X is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Competitive benefits included. Candidates who are keen to be considered for any of our roles, please apply through the link provided in the job posting. Inquiries from agencies should be directed to recruitment@gfo-x.com . Please refrain from sending recruitment inquiries to any other email address or individual within our organization. GFO-X does not guarantee employment or engagement based solely on inquiry. Any unsolicited CVs from agencies shall be treated as such.

We are seeking a Software Developer to join our growing team. You will be part of a dynamic and experienced team bringing the features of traditional derivative markets to the rapidly expanding cryptocurrency arena. GFO-X will be a leader in the new era of regulated trading venues that trade 24/7. In this role, you will help with the various technology systems needed to grow a new, regulated trading venue. The successful candidate will be joining the software development team in Hong Kong and report to the Head of Research and Development. The main focus will be on developing an institutional grade derivatives trading venue with high throughput, low latency and high availability. Role Degree holder in Computer Science or equivalent industry experience Minimum 3 years of working experience in C/C++ 14 or later Proficient with Python Experience with development tools such as GIT, CI and issue tracking Previous exposure to software development methodologies such as SCRUM Experience in Linux development and network socket programming (TCP/UDP) Exposure to institutional grade exchange platform APIs (OUCH, ITCH, FIX, OMEX, etc.) Ability to work in a fast paced and highly collaborative environment Excellent command of spoken and written English Other: Experience in Linux OS performance tuning (kernel hacking, kernel network bypass, NUMA, etc.) is also an advantage Knowledge of financial products such as derivatives is also an advantage What we offer: An extremely experienced and highly rated team of senior developers that are driven for success and eager to work with together collaboratively A unique opportunity to build something significant without the constraints of management layers. State of the art technology on an exciting new project in an extremely fast-growing sector. Competitive salary and benefits This role is to be based in our Hong Kong office. GFO-X is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Competitive benefits included. Candidates who are keen to be considered for any of our roles, please apply through the link provided in the job posting. Inquiries from agencies should be directed to recruitment@gfo-x.com . Please refrain from sending recruitment inquiries to any other email address or individual within our organization. GFO-X does not guarantee employment or engagement based solely on inquiry. Any unsolicited CVs from agencies shall be treated as such.

We are seeking a Technical Support Engineer to join our growing team. You will be part of a dynamic and experienced team bringing the features of traditional derivative markets to the rapidly expanding digital asset arena. GFO-X will be a leader in the new era of regulated trading venues that trade 24/7. In this role, you will help with the various finance related responsibilities needed to grow a new, regulated trading venue. Reporting to the Team Lead, the successful candidate will participate in the daily operations of our globally distributed technical support team. They will be expected to deliver exceptional support to trading venue participants through phone and email. RESPONSIBILITIES Act as an agent who will drive customer satisfaction through customer support Provide support where needed to both internal and external parties Clearly document and communicate issues Attempt to resolve issues on a first call resolution basis Meet the business defined SLAs and KPIs Be actively involved with the operational delivery and UAT if required for new product and feature releases Ensure that all customer inquiries and issues are solved correctly and in a prompt and professional manner Work to create any relevant support material for the team and to build out the knowledge base Provide a feedback loop to wider staff and customers on resolved and in progress problems and incidents Contribute to technical support related processes and documentation for continuous improvement Responsible for scheduled maintenance activities such as power downs and electrical work which may involve evening and/or weekends Occasional visits to GFO-X datacenters to fulfil specific tasks REQUIREMENTS Minimum three years experience in a technical support role Strong problem solving and communication skills Solid Customer Experience skills (CX) Troubleshooting Experience with Windows desktop and hardware. Experience in the use and support of collaboration tools e.g. MS Teams, Zoom. Experience working with networking , Cisco equipment and PABX / Voice telecommunications, softphone Hardware break-fix support knowledge and skills (laptops, desktops, screens) Strong analytical skills to investigate and resolve customer support tickets Experience using a Service Desk ticketing tool e.g. Service Now, Jira Service Desk or equivalent Able to multi-task efficiently under time pressure Able to work with cutting edge technology and assimilate information rapidly Proven experience in working a service and support focused team culture Will be expected to work shifts and provide front line and second line support for our trading platform Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent industry experience a plus Experience in supporting IT projects and workstreams a plus Infrastructure experience in server and networking or very keen to develop skills in that area Experience supporting and working with VM platforms and environments e.g. ESXi, vSphere, Hyper-V DESIRED EXPERIENCE Supporting front end trading platforms, e.g. Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters/ Refinitiv Any FIX protocol or other similar Financial Technology experience Experience in supporting and troubleshooting Linux and Windows OS systems i.e. Ubuntu This role is based at our London office. GFO-X is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Competitive benefits included. Candidates who are keen to be considered for any of our roles, please apply through the link provided in the job posting. Inquiries from agencies should be directed to recruitment@gfo-x.com . Please refrain from sending recruitment inquiries to any other email address or individual within our organization. GFO-X does not guarantee employment or engagement based solely on inquiry. Any unsolicited CVs from agencies shall be treated as such.

We are seeking a Technical Support Engineer to join our growing team. You will be part of a dynamic and experienced team bringing the features of traditional derivative markets to the rapidly expanding digital asset arena. GFO-X will be a leader in the new era of the regulated trading venue that trades 24/7. In this role, you will help with the various finance-related responsibilities needed in growing a new, regulated trading venue. Reporting to the Team Lead, the successful candidate will participate in the daily operations of our globally distributed technical support team. They will be expected to deliver exceptional support to trading venue participants through phone and email. RESPONSIBILITIES Act as an agent who will drive customer satisfaction through customer support Provide support where needed for both internal and external parties Clearly document and communicate issues Attempt to resolve issues on a first-call resolution basis Meet the business-defined SLAs and KPIs Be actively involved with the operational delivery and UAT if required for new product and feature releases Ensure that all customer inquiries and issues are solved correctly and in a prompt and professional manner Work to create any relevant support material for the team and build out the knowledge base Provide a feedback loop to wider staff and customers on resolved and in-progress problems and incidents Contribute to technical support-related processes and documentation for continuous improvement Responsible for scheduled maintenance activities such as power-downs, electrical work REQUIREMENTS Min Three Years experience in a Technical Support role Strong problem-solving and communication skills Solid Customer Experience skills (CX) Troubleshooting Experience with Windows desktop and hardware. Experience in the use and support of collaboration tools e.g. MS Teams, Zoom. Experience working with networking, Cisco equipment, and PABX / Voice telecommunications Strong analytical skills to investigate and resolve customer support tickets Experience using a Service Desk ticketing tool e.g. Service Now, Jira Service Desk or equivalent Able to multi-task efficiently under time pressure Able to work with cutting-edge technology and assimilate information rapidly Proven experience in working a service and support-focused team culture Will be expected to work shifts and provide front-line and second-line support for our trading platform Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent industry experience a plus Experience in supporting IT projects and workstreams a plus Have infrastructure experience in server and networking or are very keen to develop in that area Proven experience supporting and working with VM platforms and environments e.g. ESXi, vSphere, Hyper-V DESIRED EXPERIENCE Supporting trading platforms, e.g Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters/ Refinitiv Any FIX protocol or other similar Financial Technology experience Experience in supporting and troubleshooting Linux OS systems i.e Ubuntu This role is based at our Hong Kong office. GFO-X is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Competitive benefits included. Candidates who are keen to be considered for any of our roles, please apply through the link provided in the job posting. Inquiries from agencies should be directed to recruitment@gfo-x.com . Please refrain from sending recruitment inquiries to any other email address or individual within our organization. GFO-X does not guarantee employment or engagement based solely on inquiry. Any unsolicited CVs from agencies shall be treated as such.

We are seeking a Senior Software Developer to join our growing team in Hong Kong. You will be part of a dynamic and experienced team bringing the features of traditional derivative markets to the rapidly expanding cryptocurrency arena. GFO-X will be a leader in the new era of regulated trading venues that trade 24/7. Role Manage the software development life cycle, including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, and deployment. Design, develop, and implement low latency software for the exchange in C++. Define and enforce software development processes, procedures, and standards. Collaborate with the London team to ensure alignment with our company's strategic goals. Monitor and manage risks associated with software development projects. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Manage a team of software developers, providing guidance and support to ensure the team's success. Requirements Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field At least 8 years of experience in software development, with a minimum of 3 years in a managerial role Strong experience in low latency software development, preferably for an exchange Proficient in C++ programming language Familiarity with industry-standard software development tools and practices Excellent communication and collaboration skills Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams Experience in a regulated industry, preferably in the financial sector Knowledge of crypto derivatives trading is a plus This role is to be based in our Hong Kong office. GFO-X is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Competitive benefits included. Candidates who are keen to be considered for any of our roles, please apply through the link provided in the job posting. Inquiries from agencies should be directed to recruitment@gfo-x.com . Please refrain from sending recruitment inquiries to any other email address or individual within our organization. GFO-X does not guarantee employment or engagement based solely on inquiry. Any unsolicited CVs from agencies shall be treated as such.

We are recruiting a Monitoring and Surveillance Analyst/Associate to join our growing team. You will be part of a dynamic and experienced team bringing the features of traditional derivative markets to the rapidly expanding digital asset arena. GFO-X will be a leader in the new era of regulated trading venues that trade 24/7. The successful candidate would be someone who can prepare and conduct a compliance monitoring review based on the criteria provided by the Chief Compliance Officer. The role would also be deployed to assist in surveillance alerts investigations. Responsibilities Set-up monitoring reviews Request appropriate documents, including RCSAs Prepare documents and conduct screening and review Create a gap analysis Identify and hand over to the relevant Subject Matter Experts possible other Compliance issues (AML, Conflict of interest, Bribery & Corruption, Outside interest, etc.) Assist head of Surveillance in analysing market abuse alerts Be responsive to queries about the investigations and related risk mitigation measures raised by Business and Support Units. Disposition alerts for discount or escalation Maintain the case management tool. Produce monthly MI for management forums Experience University graduate in finance or related discipline is preferred but not a must 3-4 years experience in a bank or exchange (including MTFs) in monitoring or surveillance, or internal audit role Experience using data analytics and technology to provide assurance insights Experience in independently assessing compliance within a broader compliance department is desirable Deeply detailed oriented, with excellent follow-up capabilities Very good interpersonal and organizational skills This role is to be based in our London office. GFO-X is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Competitive benefits included. Candidates who are keen to be considered for any of our roles, please apply through the link provided in the job posting. Inquiries from agencies should be directed to recruitment@gfo-x.com . Please refrain from sending recruitment inquiries to any other email address or individual within our organization. GFO-X does not guarantee employment or engagement based solely on inquiry. Any unsolicited CVs from agencies shall be treated as such.