Our client, an elite electronic trading firm is seeking an exceptional C++ developer to participate in the architecture and development of the next generation of trading applications.
Job Requirements:
- Exceptional developer with 3 – 5+ years experience
- BS in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or similar technical field
- Trading or Investing Firm Experience a plus
- US Equity Options &/or Exchange connectivity Experience a major plus
- Experience working with large data sets a plus
- Experience with network programming involving low latency and high message rates
- Creative/Innovative problem solving skills
Key Responsibilities:
- Implementing domain-optimized data structures
- Learn and internalize the theories behind current trading system.
- Participate in the design, architecture and implementation of automated options trading systems.
- Take ownership of system from design through implementation.
Key Skills:
- Expert in C++; Java a major plus
- Exchange Connectivity, a plus
- Options experience preferred, but not required
- Familiarity with Linux environments; Windows a plus
- Strong knowledge of scripting languages a plus (especially Python)
- High level knowledge & competencies in one or more of the following areas:
- TCP stack optimization
- multi-core 1 machine parallelism
- low level performance / cache optimization / profiling
Location: New York, NY
Salary: Competitive
Contact: Kendal Ridgeway
Our client, an elite electronic trading firm, has an immediate need for a driven, technically-savvy team player to focus on trading support for Fixed Income traders. The Trading Operations Engineer will be responsible for our client’s proprietary trading system architecture and application issues, exchange operations relationships and driving continued performance improvements.
Strong analytical and creative skills as well as in-depth knowledge of applications, scripting, and networks are required (preferably working with trading firms or exchanges).
Key Responsibilities:
Analyze trading requirements, systems architecture, order and market data trends
Communicate Trading and Technical requirements to the world’s largest global exchanges
Drive the launch of new features through our client’s cutting-edge Trading, Development & Operations teams
Employ innovative thought and automation to improve productivity, workflow and trader support
Key Skills:
Extensive knowledge of Linux/Windows
Significant Experience with Python programming/scripting.
Creating scripts to automate process/monitor performance.
Experience with database configuration/performance monitoring.
Analytical mindset, highly effective at decision-making
Ability to manage numerous business priorities with ease
Willing to learn the intricacies of a world-class financial trading floor
Able and willing to do critical strategy work all the way through hands on implementation
Strong personal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts in layman’s terms
Job Requirements:
Over five years experience in technical trading support.
More than 2 years experience in a combination application development and scripting (python, perl, html, javascript, php, bash, mssql, etc.)
Location: New York, NY
Salary: Competitive
Contact: Kendal Ridgeway
Our client, an elite electronic trading firm, is seeking a dedicated Surveillance Officer for its growing client services operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the trading, technology, clearing, and finance departments to assist with the implementation of compliance programs.
- Create, review, and monitor surveillance reports
- Create software design requirements to ensure building for compliance.
- Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with Regulation SHO, Regulation NMS, SEC Books & Records requirements, and other areas requiring compliance oversight.
- Assist in the creation and revision of policies and procedures for our client’s compliance program and its related activities to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct.
- Ability to build code and scripts for database queries.
- Assist in interpretation and implementation of SEC & FINRA and other relevant regulations.
- Assist in developing, drafting and implementing policies and procedures.
- Revise, prepare, and disseminate new and updated compliance standards and procedures.
- Assist in conducting compliance monitoring.
Key Skills:
- Knowledge of SEC and SRO Rules and Regulations
- Strong knowledge of trading/financial industry
- Ability to conduct statistical analysis
- Strong knowledge of SQL, preferably Microsoft SQL server
- Strong knowledge of C++/C#/Python languages
- Understanding of web based reporting, preferably ASP.NET
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Technology savvy
- WebCRD, a plus
- Knowledge of Bloomberg, Reuters products, a plus
Job Requirements:
- Five years or more of experience preferred
- NASD Series 7, 24, and 55 licenses desired
- Prior experience working with an Institutional Brokerage or ATS a plus
- Experience utilizing Compliance disciplines in a high tech environment
Location: New York, NY
Salary: Competitive
Contact: Kendal Ridgeway
