GBST Syn Engineer

Role Overview

GBST Syn~ Engineer

Syn~ post-trade processing platform

settlement and custody operations

trade lifecycle, clearing, settlement, and asset servicing processes

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, support, and optimise the GBST Syn~ platform for equities, fixed income, and derivatives.
• Translate business requirements into Syn~ configurations, workflows, and integration solutions.
• Develop and maintain interfaces with upstream trading platforms and downstream custodians, clearing houses, and reporting systems.
• Ensure system stability, scalability, and performance for high-volume post-trade transactions.
• Provide Level 2/3 production support, root cause analysis, and resolution.
• Participate in upgrades, patches, and migration projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Agile/DevOps environments.
  

Must-Have Skills

• Strong programming experience in Java
• Hands-on with Oracle/SQL (queries, stored procedures, performance tuning)
• Knowledge of Unix/Linux environments (scripting, troubleshooting)
• Experience with integration technologies (MQ, REST/SOAP APIs, XML, ISO20022)
• Solid functional understanding of the capital markets trade lifecycle, especially:
• Settlement workflows (DVP, FOP, T+1/T+2 cycles, partial settlement, fails management)
• Custody operations (asset servicing, safekeeping, reconciliations, client reporting)
• Problem-solving and analytical ability with production support experience
  

Good-to-Have Skills

• .NET experience (for client-specific adaptors or reporting tools)
• Exposure to corporate actions, fees & billing, and collateral management
• Familiarity with regulatory initiatives (T+1 settlement, CSDR, MiFID, etc.)
• Scripting skills in Python for automation
• Monitoring & logging tools (Splunk, AppDynamics, ELK Stack)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Git, Jenkins, Bitbucket)
• Knowledge of other post-trade platforms (e.g., Broadridge, Calypso, Murex, TCS BaNCS)