HFT Systems Engineer/Manager (Risk, Algo, Python / Perl, Exchang recruitment
My client, a secretive yet dominating multi-asset class proprietary trading firm focused on high frequency trading and Risk Management are looking for someone to head up and build out their trading systems desk.
As a member of the Risk and Trading Systems Support teams, you will manage the widely-deployed OMS and market data delivery systems involving every major electronic exchange and asset class. Your responsibilities will include:
Monitoring market risk and exposure
Ensuring that the risk systems and controls properly capture and manage all trading activity
Liaising with Global Chief Risk Officer to set risk limits
Providing level one and level two support for the production systems
Helping to architect and develop solutions
Acting as the primary technical contact for brokers and exchanges
The ideal candidate will have:
A bachelors degree or equivalent in computer science or a related field
Strong skills in Perl, Python, and Bash or shell
Knowledge of Linux
Experience supporting automated trading
Working knowledge and understanding of equities, futures, and commodities markets
The ability to work with regulators and act as a local representative of the company
The ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Strong problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication skills and fluency in English
This is a highly unique opportunity that encompasses two of the most emerging areas within front office technology high frequency trading and risk management. The role, paying extremely competitively and offering unique benefits that will give the right candidate upmost freedom and license to work, and brainstorm with the highest calibre of quant traders, developers etc.
If you are interested in hearing more, please contact Tariq Giaziri at Huxley Associates immediately, quoting HFT / Prop trading.