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We are seeking QA Lead 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. If you are passionate about ensuring the quality and reliability of software systems and have experience with C++ and trading systems, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. The successful candidate will join the development team, and report to the Head of Software Development. Role Develop and implement a comprehensive quality assurance plan for our trading venue. Create and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts to ensure thorough testing of all software components. Identify and prioritize defects and work with the development team to ensure timely resolution. Collaborate with development teams to ensure that new features and enhancements are thoroughly tested before release. Develop and maintain testing frameworks and tools to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of testing processes. Provide leadership and guidance to the development team, ensuring that they know how to perform testing as part of their standard working processes. Monitor and analyze test results, identifying trends and areas for improvement. Work with stakeholders and other teams to ensure that all software components are tested in a timely and efficient manner. Ensure that all testing activities are documented and reported accurately and timely. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field. At least 5 years of experience in software quality assurance. Experience with C++ programming language and familiarity with trading systems. Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, tools, and processes. Experience with test automation frameworks and tools. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment. 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.

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.

We are seeking a Head of Market Surveillance 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 work closely with experienced staff and develop the capacity to conduct high-quality routine surveillance with minimal supervision. They will also work with the Compliance team, local business lines, support functions (including IT and Operations) and other stakeholders to identify business changes and regulatory developments that warrant updating existing or developing new surveillance patterns to ensure the Firm has comprehensive coverage. The successful candidate with be responsible but not limited to the following below: Trade Surveillance Timely analysis of alerts escalated by Nasdaq Smarts surveillance tool leading to the detection and prevention of market or Firm damaging misconduct; Perform ad-hoc reviews and screening of trading activity by analyzing complex situations, identifying high-risk behaviors, and applying judgment to resolve issues in an efficient manner; Maintain relationships with Compliance Coverage teams and Business Units; Work with Technology teams and / or vendors in developing new tools and Surveillance controls. Oversee certification and conformance tests that new participants will be required to pass Keeping up to date with industry news and continuous market monitoring Regulatory Inquiries Retrieve information for regulatory inquiries for UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Preparing STORs for submission to FCA. Work with Business Units, Legal and Compliance Coverage teams in responding to the regulators, where necessary; Assist Litigation in conducting order/ trade data analysis; and Continuously work with IT to ensure the Regulatory Inquiry system/ tool is up-to-date and accurate. Requirements: 5+ years of relevant working experience in the financial services industry in Compliance or monitoring and surveillance or with an investment firm, a securities exchange, MTF, or a securities regulator Experience in an asset class such as Equities Derivatives / FI / Commodities / FX / Digital Assets High attention to detail & strong analytical and investigative skills Ability to multitask, handle multiple compliance reviews and projects at the same time and meet deadlines Proactive in identifying risks and proposing solutions Exposure to trading desks, the electronic trading market, and securities industry is strongly preferred Experience with surveillance and case management systems, such as SMARTS Works effectively and collaboratively in a team environment. Excellent written and oral communication skills. This role is based at our London office. GFO-X is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Competitive benefits included.

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.

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.

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.

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.

We are seeking a Valuation Quantitative Analyst 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 be joining the Quantitative Strategy team in our London office and report to our Senior Quantitative Strategist based in Hong Kong. Tasks and Responsibilities Oversee and contribute to the orderly end of day and intraday valuation of our instruments for our central clearing counterparty Monitor the quantitative computations leading to the results, and challenge the market input to the model. If necessary, provide manual adjustments to the valuation process in an auditable and reproducible way. Continuously refine the model through teamwork research and development Analyse our own and external market data to extract the knowledge needed to refine pricing of liquid instruments Improve our interpolation routines to maintain a smooth and correct volatility surface Monitor the recording of market data from other exchanges and the computation of indices Contribute to research papers based on our market data and crypto-derivatives in general for internal and external stakeholders Skills and Background 2 or 3 years of working experience in a futures and options valuation role Graduate degree in finance and /or quantitative subject Excellent communication skills to handle cooperation with IT teams, management, risk, compliance, the clearing counterparty and potentially the regulator Strong understanding of futures and options pricing, knowledge of curve fitting techniques and modelling, knowledge of VAR, expected shortfall and SPAN risk models Ability to code in python or another scripting language and use it for data analysis and statistics Other quantitative skills (machine learning, low level programming languages, blockchain development) are a plus. Ability to work under pressure with strict time constraints on an asset class that trades 24/7, and to adapt to a rapidly evolving environment Passion for joining a vibrant crypto-related company with teams split over several continents This role is based in our London office. GFO-X is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Competitive benefits included.

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.

GFO-X is the UK's first regulated and centrally cleared trading venue dedicated to digital asset derivatives. UK FCA authorised and regulated, GFO-X is connected to the world's largest financial institutions and has partnered with a global tier 1 Central Counterparty Clearing House (CCP), solving for counterparty and credit risk. You will be part of a dynamic and experienced team bringing the features of traditional derivative markets to the rapidly expanding digital asset arena. In this role, you will help develop and drive key institutional relationships with direct and indirect GFO-X participants. This will include developing and growing relationships with the largest global Investment Banks, Hedge Funds, Asset managers, Proprietary Trading Groups and Family offices in the world to deliver growth in volumes and open interest to GFO-X. The role will require a hands-on, can-do attitude to sales and relationship management with key participants. Where appropriate, it will also involve overseas travel, conference attendance and client entertainment. Reporting to the Head of Sales and Membership, based in London, the successful candidate must possess an entrepreneurial mindset and a keen interest in digital assets. Additional core requirements include a disciplined and diligent approach to sales and client relationship management, a broad knowledge of derivatives products and, specifically, a deep understanding of the front-to-back trading and settlement of futures and options. The scope of the role will involve liaison with various internal departments, including Compliance, Operations, Trade Surveillance, Finance and Risk, as well as interacting with external clients and vendors. The candidate will be an established member of the Sales & Membership team, managing and growing existing client relationships and developing an active pipeline of new prospects. RESPONSIBILITIES: Work directly with the Head of Sales and Membership and the GFO-X leadership team to grow relationships and connectivity. Develop a list of Day 2 opportunities with assets managers, hedge funds and proprietary trading groups active in digital assets to grow GFO-X’s user base post-launch. This will involve extensive networking and marketing and will require close cooperation with the broader GFO-X team. Contribute to the GFO-X marketing effort by developing content for the GFO-X Website. This will necessitate staying abreast of crypto market developments, participating in industry conferences and networking within the crypto native financial eco-system. Develop understanding and manage relationships of a selected group of key market makers, general clearing members and/or high-frequency traders. Continued dialogue/liaison/management with key vendors and internal stakeholders. REQUIREMENTS: At least a minimum of 5 years of working experience in a front office role at a financial firm, ideally at a Tier1 Investment Bank. Degree holder with strong academic results. Exposure to institutional grade exchange platforms – Eurex, CME, ICE etc. Deep knowledge of financial products, including equities, commodities and derivatives, is essential. A keen interest in Digital Assets is a must. Good organisational skills with a strategic mindset. Experience with tools such as Teams, Excel, PowerPoint and Salesforce Ability to work in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment. Strong communication skills and fluent spoken and written English. Additional languages are a plus. GFO-X is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Competitive benefits included.