Front Office FX/ Commodities Start-up Proprietary High Frequency Trading firm- C++ Developer – New York USA based recruitment
My client is a small (circa 40 people) but highly successful and respected multi-asset proprietary trading outfit in NYC. The firm is purely New York based, offering a dynamic, collaborative and performance driven environment, with a huge focus on innovation and cutting edge technology. The firm is home to a number of leading proprietary traders, closely supported by a team of smart and sophisticated C++ developers, all experts in the field. The firm is currently largely trading US equities although they are currently expanding in commodities, rates and FX. Through the continued success and profits, the firm is seeking a talented C++ developer to join the team in New York. The candidates will take a key role on the desk, working closely alongside traders in designing and writing their algorithms and designing/developing their core infrastructure systems. There is no division between technology and trading and you will have every opportunity to be heavily involved in design and implementation of the trading strategies. This is a great opportunity for a HFT developer who wants to work in a small, collaborative and performance driven environment with a flat management structure. Compensation will be extremely competitive and developers will be strongly rewarded for their input, influence and design.
Ideal Skill set for High Frequency Trading C++ Developer
• C++
• Unix/Linux
• Multi-threading
• Strong academic background in computer science or related field
• Research/telecommunications backgrounds welcomed
• HFT experience a plus
• Equities/FX/Rates/Commodities experience highly welcomes
• Amazing communication skills
• High energy and motivation
Responsibilities for High Frequency Trading C++ Developer
• Work in a team of circa 15 developers alongside a team of circa 20 traders
• Take a broad focus in all levels of design and development
• Implement trading strategies
• Design and write algorithms in C++
• Design core infrastructure
• Work one on one with traders and become experts in a range of financial products
• Constantly innovate and contribute to the continued aim of the firm to be at the forefront of HFT technology
This is an amazing opportunity for a strong C++ developer to move into a role and a firm that will truly make their career. The firm offers an amazing working environment and incredible benefits (in terms of career progression, opportunity to learn and compensation). It is ideally suited to a solid C++ developer looking to move out of a large investment banking environment and have input in something a little more innovative, or for a ‘hacker’ looking to move from research/telecoms/gaming etc into the high frequency trading field. The firm is currently focused on equities and any candidates with skills in commodities/fixed income/FX would be particularly interesting. For more information please contact cplusplus@Selbyjennings.com or call 212 231 8223