C++ Developer/ Trading System Operator, Leading Global Investment Management Firm recruitment

 This is a unique opportunity for a talented Trading Systems Operator with a passion for technology  and desire to utilise their strong technical abilities for emerging platforms. The Trading System Operator will join a team of the brightest and talented computer scientists and programmers in the industry to play a key role in the design, development and support directly on the trading desk to develop new systems and assist with the design of exciting new Greenfield projects. The candidate will join an agile team of engineers, Quants and Computer Scientists working in an open and collaborative environment, the candidate will also have the opportunity to learn from the very best in the field and be apart of the development of new cutting edge systems.

This prestigious Global Investment Management firm in question has an excellent reputation and worldwide presence. They have a multi-billion dollar investment in Technology and are therefore looking to bring on some of the best technologists in 2012.  They are seeking people with the right mix of strong technical experience from all levels/areas of the spectrum (C++, High Frequency Trading, Market Data, Quantitative Development, Market Making etc). They are looking for exceptional technologists with excellent communication skills, and above all the right attitude to work and desire to grow themselves and be apart of an expanding and growing technical development, developing the state-of-the-art Technology. The majority of the openings require excellent knowledge of C++ on Linux/Unix with Perl knowledge/experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor trading system and trading strategies for any real time issues, such as network connectivity problem, trading violation, fix incorrect trades etc, and notify affected users as necessary

• Prepare reports on trading PNL, reconcile trades with brokers

• Monitor various market data retrieval applications for possible

• Quality/availability issues and apply fix, or escalating to internal or external parties for further investigation/fix.

• Develop programs to handle trading operations and production process

• monitoring, enhancing existing system ( mostly using Perl and some shell

• scripting)

• Trouble shoot market data related problems such as; data delay, missing

• data, inaccurate data and coordinate with appropriate party to solve the

• problem

Required Skills:

• Experience with scripting language, Perl and shell scripting are required,

• knowing Python is a plus.

• Interested in applying technology to real situation, comfortable working in a fast paced working environment, detail oriented and capable performing task under pressure.

• Background in Computer Science, Engineering, Math Physics, with

• minimum Bachelor’s degree, Masters or above is preferred. Proof of good academic record (such as GPA or other relevant test scores)

• Experienced with working under Linux environment

This is an ideal opportunity for a talented and seasoned technologist who now wants to utilise their technical expertise within the exciting and dynamic environment. If this is of interest to you please forward your CV/ resume to cplusplus@selbyjennings.com or call + 44 207 019 4163