Front Office Next Generation MBS Trading Platform – Fixed Income – Senior C++Quantitative Developer recruitment
My client is a Leading Global Bank, well recognised for its growing and profitable fixed income business as well as its focus and strength on cutting edge technology. Through continued expansion and investment in technology, we have an opportunity for a Senior VP level hands on C++ developer to join a cutting edge team of technologists, looking to build a highly innovative front office risk and trading platform across the fixed income, currencies and commodities business. The team itself is small and focused, home to a number of extremely well respected and experienced hands on technologists in New York. Between them the team possesses a wealth of experience building robust, cutting edge trading platforms, utilizing a range of technologies and techniques. This is a huge project with a great amount of investment from the bank. The current focus is to find a senior candidate who can contribute on both a business and technical level. You will sit on the busy trading floor, gaining huge visibility and be expected to contribute and interact immensely with quants, traders and strategists. From day one you will be recognised as a key figure on the trading desk and be expected to use your extensive background to bridge the gap between technology and the business, in a fast paced role which will enable you to problem solve and innovate.
Front Office Next Generation Trading Platform – Fixed Income – Senior C++/Python Quantitative Developer will require the following skill set;
• C++
• Linux/Unix
• Multi-threading
• Extensive background of large scale, real-time systems
• Fixed Income Product Knowledge (Credit/Mortgages would be a huge plus)
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong quantitative/mathematical knowledge
• Advanced degree in computer science or related field – ideally from a top university
Responsibilities Director - Front Office Next Generation Trading Platform – Fixed Income – Senior C++/Python Quantitative Developer
• Design and development of next generation trading platform
• Pricing / Analytics
• Direct interaction with fixed income business – you will sit on the front office trading floor
• Working in a global team
• Leading various ad hoc and long term strategic projects
• Be extremely hands on - this role is not suited to a candidate wishing to manage/project lead the majority of their time
• Innovate and use new ideas/technologies – someone interested in Haskell, F#... would be a plus
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior developer looking for their next step in a career defining role. Not only is the compensation package extremely competitive, but you will be working amongst a number of extremely well respected and recognized technologists in the market, in a team that is beginning to really put its mark on its competitors. The bank and this team has a very collaborative culture – you will be given huge amount of visibility to the business (as reflected in compensation) and the team consists of a lot of very senior, yet smart, switched on and hardworking individuals. Whilst there will be some elements of ad hoc project/team leading, this role is suited to somebody who is and wants to remain hands on.
If you are interested in discussing further, please contact cplusplus@selbyjennings.com or call 212 231 8223