Operations Engineer – ULLHFT Firm – London recruitment
My client is a NYC-based HFT start-up, who are currently building out their newly established London office; they seek an Operations Engineer to join their team, focusing on High Frequency Trading, Exchange Connectivity and latency issues as well as other areas.
The role involves keeping the traders active and keeping issues from being escalated to the development team; it is very much so desk-aligned and the candidate filling the role is expected to communicate with members of all levels throughout the firm.
Ideally the candidate will have trade operations experience, having worked on a trading desk, an excellent understanding of excellent knowledge of FIX protocol (version 4.x and above), strong Linux/Unix skills and knowledge of C++/Java/C#/Perl/Python/Shell scripting – not to a developer-level...
Other requirements: -
• Experience with Perl/Python
• Familiarity with C++/Java/C#UNIX Shell/BASH/Awk/Python/sed is equally desirable
• Network Connectivity/Exchange Connectivity
• An excellent understanding of Linux/Unix and Windows
• Familiarity with financial markets is desirable
• Pristine communication skills and an overall team player
The compensation offered for this role is extremely competitive and well above market rates - a fantastic opportunity to work within a high frequency trading environment for a dynamic start-up environment. To apply for the role of Operations Engineer at a unique ULLHFT firm in London, please email and up to date CV to the following address: - shane.ahmed@njfsearch.com ASAP...