Java or C++ developer for EquityEquity Options Automated Volatility Trading Java Development role-Global Investment Bank-New York-USA

Java or C++ developer for Equities-Equity Options Automated Volatility Trading Java Development role-Global Investment Bank-New York-USA

My client is a Tier 1 global US investment bank at the forefront of the Equities and Options electronic trading space. On the firm?s niche proprietary trading desk they have a specialist team working on an algorithmic based listed Equities and options pricing and trading platform that enables traders and developers to price, trade and hedge listed options based on volatility. In order to maintain their reputation within the space, the firm are seeking an exceptional Java-C++ developer to join the team. The ideal candidate will come from an excellent academic background in Computer Science (or related degree), and will have strong C++ skills, though they must be prepared to work in Java. They will need to have exceptional multithreading knowledge, as well as low level programming abilities with experience with networks, sockets, TCP-IP etc., and ideally be working outside of finance , preferably in a strong technology firm that pioneers the use of the latest innovations within the industry, like Microsoft, IBM or Google.
The candidate will work on building a low latency, multithreaded, high frequency framework for proprietary Equity Strategy Trading, as well as working on co-location with leading exchanges for connectivity, in order to program custom multicast feed handlers to build the full market depth book and deliver it to the strategy.
Compensation will be strong, with a the bonus pool reflecting the status of the Front Office proprietary team.

Skill set for Java or C++ developer for Equities-Equity Options Automated Volatility Trading Java Development role;

• Exceptional Java or C++ development skills
• Strong knowledge of multithreading
• Experience with networks and sockets
• Experience with STL
• Linux
• Excellent academic background in Computer Science or related degree.
• Background outside of finance, preferably industry leading technology firms (Google, Amazon, IBM etc.)

Skill set for Java or C++ developer for Equities-Equity Options Automated Volatility Trading Java Development role;

• Build a low latency, multithreaded, high frequency framework and infrastructure for proprietary Equity Strategy Trading.
• Development of an equities and options pricing and trading platform that enables traders and developers to price, trade and hedge.
• Liase with the traders-Quants and senior management to understand implement their ideas regarding the trading system

This an opportunity to join a specialist front office proprietary trading desks within an industry leading Tier1 US global investment bank, and the team is seeking an exceptional technologist from outside Wall Street to come in and bring excellent development expertise. The team is niche and small in size, and they openly encourage the collaboration of ideas in order to enable the greatest success and profitability. New developers will be expected to hit the ground running and contribute from day one. Compensation will be extremely strong and will come from a Front office proprietary bonus pool.

KEY SKILLS: Java, C++, Linux, STL, Multi-threading, low latency, Java, C++, Equities, Options, trading, strategy, developer, technology, developer.

If you are interested in this role please apply to apply.a33hoiuc66@selbyjennings.aptrack.co.uk or call 212-209-7310 to discuss it further.

January 3, 2013 • Posted in: General

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