At Mako, we believe in the power of collaboration to drive innovation in pursuit of our collective ambition; excellence in trading. Our diverse community is connected through a commitment to being the best we can be with the highest standards of integrity.

Join the Technology team which is responsible for supporting the trading, back office and analytic database estate as well as the data pipelines that feed the trading analytic platform, along with database support.

The Junior Data Systems Support Analyst will work closely with the Data and Trading teams. This role needs a problem solver and somebody willing to learn, with excellent communications skills, a team player able to help others to deliver the companies objectives.

What you’ll be involved in:

• Provide first line support for the trading data pipelines and systems used around the world
• Monitor and maintain the data pipelines and systems
• Help support PostgreSQL databases
• Work with the Data Engineering team to ensure the tools delivered are supportable and fit for purpose
• Help Quantitative Developers and Traders to navigate the data estate
• Ensure documentation is in place for all tooling to be handed over into support

What we need from you:

• Ability to troubleshoot and think of creative solutions to problems
• Excellent communication skills and a team player
• Proactive, and demonstrates ability to follow issues through to resolution
• A self-motivated problem solver and intellectually curious
• Attention to detail
• A desire to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment
• Desirable: Familiarity with Linux and Windows operating systems and environments
• Desirable: Knowledge of PostgreSQL and MS SQL
• Desirable: Familiarity with SQL and Python

We are Mako

At Mako, we are welcoming, inclusive and collaborative. We work fast and smart in a supportive and dress-down environment that allows colleagues to be themselves and achieve great things. We uphold the principles of a flat structure that offers unrivalled engagement with senior leadership and career development opportunities. We have a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Flexible leave and hybrid working policies
• Healthcare allowance
• Comprehensive insurance benefits for life and salary continuance
• Employee wellbeing guidance and support
• Novated car leasing
• Generous paid parental leave scheme
• Opportunity become involved in the rewarding work of the Mako foundation

About Mako

Mako is a leading options market maker with a global trading footprint. It has been at the forefront of options market making since 1999, from the open outcry trading pits to screen trading and automated algorithmic execution strategies that are driving the future of the industry.

From offices in London, Dublin, Amsterdam, Singapore, Sydney, Brisbane and Chengdu, Mako offers the best-in-class liquidity solutions across Equities, Fixed Income, Commodities and FX derivatives markets and prides itself in its entrepreneurial, collaborative and philanthropic culture.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process, please email hrsydney@mako.com and we will arrange this.

For further information on the Mako Group please refer to our website: www.mako.com.

Mako does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate details from recruiters or search firms and will not pay any fees to such firms without a signed agreement.