Full-Time
ION Group
5,001-10,000 employees
Automation technology for financial sector clients
Compensation Overview
$165k - $185k/yr
Senior, Expert
New York, NY, USA
Hybrid work model requires 2-3 days in office per week.
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- 8+ years of hands-on experience designing and building complex, commercial-grade software applications.
- 3+ years with Appian platform, core components, and integration with external systems.
- Strong grasp of Agile and DevOps methodologies; experience with databases and SQL.
- Expertise in Appian, front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript), web services, Git, and debugging.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork abilities.
- BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
- Build Appian solutions using Process Models, SAIL interfaces, Data Types, and Expressions.
- Customize applications and integrate with external systems via RESTful APIs, web services, and third-party tools.
- Work with architects and senior developers to design scalable, secure application structures.
- Perform unit testing, resolve issues, and collaborate with QA teams for successful deployments.
- Partner with business analysts and stakeholders to gather requirements and prioritize features.
- Monitor and improve application performance to maximize efficiency.
- Maintain technical documentation for support and future development.
- Provide ongoing support and troubleshoot production issues.
- Stay updated on Appian’s latest features and best practices.
- Appian Certifications, cloud knowledge (AWS), RPA experience, familiarity with Agile tools (Jira, Confluence), and automated testing.
ION Group focuses on automation technology for the financial sector, serving institutional clients like investment banks and brokers. The company offers software platforms and APIs that facilitate seamless trading and processing, ensuring efficient transactions. ION stands out by continuously enhancing its technology and acquiring entrepreneurial firms, which helps it adapt quickly to market changes. The goal is to help clients navigate modern financial markets with greater efficiency and reduced operational risks.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
Growth Equity (Venture Capital)
Total Funding
$438.5M
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
1998
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- ION Group's Fidessa won 'Best Platform for Electronic Market Making' in 2025.
- The company is building a €2bn tech campus in Anavyssos, Greece.
- ION's membership in PASLA strengthens its leadership in securities lending and repo.
What critics are saying
- Increased competition from fintech startups could erode ION Group's market share.
- Expansion into new markets may expose ION Group to unfamiliar regulatory environments.
- Reliance on acquisitions for growth could lead to integration challenges and cultural clashes.
What makes ION Group unique
- ION Group specializes in automation technology for the financial sector.
- The company offers sophisticated software platforms and APIs for seamless trading and processing.
- ION Group is known for its innovative approach and constant push in automation technology.
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Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
AD&D and disability insurance
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
Life insurance
Mental health care
401K plan
Performance bonus
Supplemental workers' compensation
Family medical leave & parental leave
PTO, paid holidays, sick days, bereavement leave, and volunteer time off
Commuter checks
Company social events
Employee assistance program
Free lunch
mobile phone discount
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
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↓ -1%ION Group to build €2bn tech campus in Anavyssos, Greece.
In association with ION Markets, Acuiti published a whitepaper on how global FCMs expect the second term of President Trump to impact their businessesLONDON, March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sell-side firms offering derivatives clearing services face both significant opportunities and risks during President Trump's second administration, with volatility and deregulation expected to combine with geopolitical risk and increased global complexity, an Acuiti study has found.The study, conducted in partnership with ION Markets, surveyed 59 senior executives from leading global Future Commission Merchants (FCMs). The resulting report – The Next Four Years: The Outlook for FCMs Under the Second Trump Administration – provides an analysis of how President Trump's second term will shape industry dynamics, and the steps FCMs are taking to prepare.The report examines key regulatory changes, the anticipated rise in market volatility, and evolving client appetites for trading in markets such as China and India under the new US administration. It also analyzes the key technology investment strategies that FCMs are deploying to optimize their operations over the next four years. These range from automation and front-to-back integration, to blockchain adoption and AI's expanding role.Key trends identified include:Positive outlook: A vast majority (86%) of respondents expect the new administration to benefit clearing activity, driven by deregulation and sustained market volatility.Regulatory shifts: While deregulation is seen as a tailwind, geopolitical tension and possible US restrictions on clearing outside national borders introduce new complexities.Competition: Over three quarters of FCMs anticipate increased competition amid evolving capital requirements.Technology investments: Automation, front-to-back integration, and post-trade processing top the list of IT priorities as firms ramp up capacity to handle higher trading volumes.New opportunities: Firms expect to take a more aggressive stance on digital assets. Most remain cautious on ESG and carbon trading amid the administration's move away from climate-related initiatives.The report provides an overview of how FCMs expect their businesses to perform over the next four years, and a deep dive into expectations of how the new administration will approach some of the key issues facing the market. It concludes by analyzing how firms are approaching technology investment."The headlines and news will generate uncertainty over the next few years, but the constants in business do not change
LONDON, Feb. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ION, a global leader in trading and workflow automation software, high-value analytics and insights, and strategic consulting to financial institutions, central banks, governments, and corporate organizations, announces that ION's Fidessa solution has been named "Best Platform for Electronic Market Making" at Trading Tech Insight Awards Europe.The awards, organized by the A-Team group, celebrate excellence in trading solutions and services for capital markets and focus on vendors providing exceptional trading infrastructure, trading technology, and data solutions.Fidessa won the category as the platform offers numerous automation tools designed to support efficient market-making, allowing firms to manage their obligations while controlling their costs. Fidessa's key features include:Auto Quoting (AQ) , which enables users to manage quotes across multiple markets, ensuring competitive pricing and compliance with various quoting obligations., which enables users to manage quotes across multiple markets, ensuring competitive pricing and compliance with various quoting obligations. Fidessa's Retail Service Provider Quoting (RSPQ) , which allows users to automate the quoting process on the London Stock Exchange's Retail Service Provider system, handles diverse instruments and integrates retail analytics., which allows users to automate the quoting process on the London Stock Exchange's Retail Service Provider system, handles diverse instruments and integrates retail analytics. Smart Quoting Assistant (SQA), which seamlessly integrates with RSPQ to deliver fast, and error-free quoting through customer's proprietary models.Robert Cioffi, Global Head of Equities Product Management at ION, said, "We are honored to be recognized as the 'Best Platform for Electronic Market Making' at Trading Tech Insight Awards Europe. In today's fragmented liquidity landscape, market-makers face increasing complexity in fulfilling their obligations
NEW YORK, Feb. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ION Analytics, a global provider of personalized, predictive data and market intelligence to advisers, banks, investors, law firms, and corporates, announces that Capital Generation Partners has selected ION-owned Backstop Solutions' (Backstop) Research Management System (RMS) to improve its fund evaluation, manager selection, and due diligence process.Capital Generation Partners is an investment advisory firm to ultra-high net worth clients. Based in London, it currently has $3.5 billion AuM. Capital Generation Partners delivers bespoke investment advice to families, trusts, and endowments. The firm advises clients on asset allocation and manager selection, and provides institutional-quality performance analytics on the resultant investment portfolios. After a thorough selection process, Capital Generation Partners found Backstop's RMS to be the best fit for its investment evaluation needs
LONDON, Feb. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ION Commodities, a global leader in commodity management solutions, announced the relaunch of Agtech, formerly also known as SMARTsoft. The new Agtech is a groundbreaking Software as a Service (SaaS) solution poised to transform grain and oilseed merchandising and trading.Today's fast-paced agricultural sector is characterized by unpredictable weather patterns, volatile commodity prices, evolving trade regulations, and tight margins. Against this backdrop, traditional ERP and commodity management systems struggle to keep pace with industry demands. With their outdated accounting frameworks, these systems falter in the face of modern challenges. The new Agtech is a game-changing solution designed to address the specific needs of grain and oilseed merchandisers and traders in the digital age.Building on 30 years of experience in assisting agricultural businesses with managing their product lifecycles, Agtech has evolved to meet the growing demand for instant access to information