Algorithmic Trading Operations recruitment
Your job:
Trade Ops supports and maintains the production trading platform. In a high performance environment, immediate awareness of and reaction to systems issues is essential. It is the job of the Ops team to oversee the internal systems and all connections with external markets. This is a very fast-paced environment, so every day will present new challenges.
Responsibilities include being in charge of morning startup and evening shutdown, responding to external market alerts and outages and interfacing with exchanges to support trading. While the role may require unexpected hours on nights and weekends, the team is well-supported. We value work-life balance at HRT.
Technical Skills Required:
• Perl, shell scripting
• Strong UNIX skills
• FIX
• C++ programming
• Industry experience
Other Requirements:
• BS in Computer Science or related field
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to debug and analyze problems quickly and effectively
• Strong attention to detail
• Quantitative Skills
• Ability to work independently and in a very fast-paced, high pressure environment
• Market knowledge
About HRT:
Founded in 2002, Hudson River Trading is a quantitative trading firm based in the heart of Manhattan’s financial district. Specializing in automated trading, we are at the cutting edge of the rapidly evolving intersection of computation and finance.
HRT is first and foremost a math and technology firm. We have a young, fun and relaxed office atmosphere, but everyone works diligently to get the job done. We boast a flat management structure as all our people are motivated by the excitement of being at the forefront of the automated trading world.
HRT offers highly competitive compensation