Full-Time
Posted on 3/22/2024
Automation technology for financial sector
$20Hourly
Entry, Junior
No H1B Sponsorship
Remote in USA
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ION Group specializes in automation technology tailored for the financial sector, primarily serving institutional clients like investment banks, asset managers, and brokers. The company provides advanced software solutions that enhance trading, processing, and risk management activities in global financial markets. ION's products include sophisticated software platforms and APIs that enable clients to connect seamlessly to various trading venues and exchanges, ensuring efficient and accurate transactions. Unlike many competitors, ION stands out by acquiring entrepreneurial firms, which allows it to remain agile and responsive to market changes. The company's goal is to enhance efficiency and reduce operational risks for its clients through automation and innovative technology.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
Growth Equity (Venture Capital)
Total Funding
$426.5M
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
1998
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Life insurance
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401K plan
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Supplemental workers' compensation
Family medical leave & parental leave
PTO, paid holidays, sick days, bereavement leave, and volunteer time off
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LONDON, Feb. 14, 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 corporates, announces that two of its products took top honors at the FOW International Awards 2025. ION FX and ION LookOut won "Connectivity Provider of the Year" and "Market Surveillance Solution of the Year" respectively.The awards, hosted by Futures & Options World (FOW), recognize excellence and achievements in the derivatives industry.ION FX offers the market a unified front-to-back offering of leading-edge solutions, enabling seamless automation of workflows across execution, order management, and post-trade processing. Recognized as FOW's "Connectivity Provider of the Year", ION FX's MarketFactory connectivity offering provides clients with access to the entire market, across locations, workflows, protocols, instruments, or liquidity providers. Its flagship solution, Whisperer, is a single API connecting to over 100 FX venues, delivering ultra-low latency and comprehensive coverage of FX workflows (Spot, Forwards, NDFs, Swaps).ION LookOut – developed by LIST, an ION company – offers a multi-compliance solution for trade surveillance, record keeping, and reporting. The solution helps brokers, investment banks, asset managers, and trading venues meet regulatory requirements across different asset classes
ION Commodities, a global leader in energy and commodity management solutions, announces its strategic partnership with Avalara, a leading provider of cloud-based tax compliance automation for businesses of all sizes. As a technology partner in Avalara’s Partner Program, ION Commodities’ solutions will standardize integration with Avalara’s AvaTax for Energy tax engine solution to address the complexities of tax compliance in energy trading and logistics.Tax compliance in energy markets requires navigating complex and dynamic tax rates and rules across multiple jurisdictions. This partnership between ION and Avalara will reduce the risk of incorrect or delayed tax calculations, thus helping firms to avoid financial penalties, audit risks, and increasing operational efficiency.The forthcoming integration will offer energy companies an automated, more accurate, and scalable tax compliance solution, enabling real-time tax calculation, reducing reliance on manual processes, and minimizing errors. Customers will also benefit from streamlined operations, enhanced decision-making, and reduced administrative overhead, allowing greater focus on core trading and operational objectives.The combination of Avalara’s industry-standard expertise in compliance automation and ION Commodities’ industry-leading commodity management platforms will deliver an end-to-end solution for trading, risk, logistics, and tax management tailored to the evolving needs of the energy sector.“Tax compliance is one of the most onerous factors impacting energy and commodities enterprises, and their ability to scale and operate efficiently,” said Steve Lacoff, Vice President and General Manager at Avalara. “Our partnership with ION gives mutual customers in these sectors a greatly simplified path to compliance automation, with reduced compliance risk, and greater operational efficiency.”“Collaborating with Avalara aligns with our mission to deliver comprehensive, integrated solutions for the energy and commodities industry,” said Sunil Biswas, Chief Executive Officer at ION Corporates. “This partnership enhances our offering with advanced tax compliance capabilities, empowering our community to navigate the complexities of tax regulations with confidence.”
LONDON, Feb. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ION Commodities, a global leader in energy and commodity management solutions, announces its strategic partnership with Avalara, a leading provider of cloud-based tax compliance automation for businesses of all sizes. As a technology partner in Avalara's Partner Program, ION Commodities' solutions will standardize integration with Avalara's AvaTax for Energy tax engine solution to address the complexities of tax compliance in energy trading and logistics.Tax compliance in energy markets requires navigating complex and dynamic tax rates and rules across multiple jurisdictions. This partnership between ION and Avalara will reduce the risk of incorrect or delayed tax calculations, thus helping firms to avoid financial penalties, audit risks, and increasing operational efficiency.The forthcoming integration will offer energy companies an automated, more accurate, and scalable tax compliance solution, enabling real-time tax calculation, reducing reliance on manual processes, and minimizing errors. Customers will also benefit from streamlined operations, enhanced decision-making, and reduced administrative overhead, allowing greater focus on core trading and operational objectives.The combination of Avalara's industry-standard expertise in compliance automation and ION Commodities' industry-leading commodity management platforms will deliver an end-to-end solution for trading, risk, logistics, and tax management tailored to the evolving needs of the energy sector."Tax compliance is one of the most onerous factors impacting energy and commodities enterprises, and their ability to scale and operate efficiently," said Steve Lacoff, Vice President and General Manager at Avalara. "Our partnership with ION gives mutual customers in these sectors a greatly simplified path to compliance automation, with reduced compliance risk, and greater operational efficiency.""Collaborating with Avalara aligns with our mission to deliver comprehensive, integrated solutions for the energy and commodities industry," said Sunil Biswas, Chief Executive Officer at ION Corporates
MUMBAI, India, Feb. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ION, a global leader in trading, analytics, treasury, and risk management solutions for capital markets, commodities, and treasury management, announces that it is now an empaneled vendor with the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE). This milestone registers ION's Fidessa trading platform for equities, futures and options (F&O), and algorithmic trading on the NSE.Following a rigorous evaluation, the NSE has certified the Fidessa trading platform's functionality as compliant with all relevant exchange rules and regulatory standards. Exchange members may now use the Fidessa solution for equities and F&O trading on the NSE, including for Direct Market Access (DMA) and Smart Order Routing (SOR). Fidessa also provides exchange members with access to 22 different algorithmic trading strategies.The NSE is the world's largest derivates exchange by number of contracts traded, and third largest equities exchange by number of trades. It has been instrumental in developing Indian capital markets, introducing innovative products like the flagship NIFTY 50 index.Robert Cioffi, Global Head of Equities Product Management at ION Markets, said: "ION is pleased to partner with one of the world's premier exchanges, and our successful NSE empanelment reflects the Fidessa platform's position as a trusted and effective solution for brokers trading in the Indian market
LONDON, Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ION Corporates, a global leader in treasury and commodity management solutions, announces the release of Openlink V25, the latest evolution of its flagship trading and risk management platform. Amid rising market volatility, operational complexities, and the global energy transition, Openlink V25 empowers financial and commodity businesses to seize new opportunities with expanded product coverage, streamlined workflows, advanced automation, and access to fully managed ION services.As businesses diversify away from traditional fossil fuels to embrace cleaner, renewable energy sources, Openlink V25 facilitates the transition with the ability to manage traditional energy and renewable businesses side by side. The new version supports emerging products like carbon credits, renewable fuels, and green power certificates, enabling organizations to comply with sustainability mandates, explore new trading strategies, and unlock additional revenue streams.Heightened market pressures and increasingly complex global operations make efficiency and resilience critical for businesses seeking to lower costs and improve responsiveness. Openlink V25 introduces workflows that simplify trade entry, streamline logistics, and enhance the overall trade lifecycle. New advanced automation improves straight-through processing so businesses can rapidly adapt to changing market dynamics and capitalize on growth opportunities