C++ Developer – High Frequency Trading – Hedge Fund recruitment
The role offers a unique opportunity for a hands-on self-starter to gain exposure to quantitative trading on the ground floor of a top hedge fund launch.
The core responsibility of the successful candidate is to work collaboratively on the design and development of the core components of a high frequency trading system alongside a number of experienced developers, quants and traders. Main initial projects of the team include the design and execution of a robust built-environment, optimization of the production system, market connectivity software; feed handlers, market data storage as well as a back-testing engine.
The successful candidate will have the chance to join a start-up team of highly motivated, hands-on programmers in a creative and fun environment. The role offers clear opportunities to gain valuable insights into a cutting-edge high frequency system, the establishment of seniority within a short period of time as well as a significant opportunity for wealth creation.
Previous work experience in finance is not a prerequisite for the application. We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with the right personality and skill set that can identify with the vision of our team.
Necessary Skills:
• C++/Linux Expert
• Network programming
• Multi-threading
• Experience handling large amounts of data
Helpful Skills:
• Experience with Python, particularly NumPy/SciPy
If you would like to be considered for this position please forward your details to aisles@stonewoodpartners.co.uk