Software Engineers – C++ / Java – Algorithmic Trading Fund – Technology / Research Role – Guaranteed Bonuses & Stock Options recruitment

 My client is a world-renowned Algorithmic Trading Fund based in New York (co-locations elsewhere) with exceptional returns in the last five years. They are at the forefront of technology, priding themselves on having a number of highly decorated mathematicians and software engineers (e.g. Unix lifetime achievement recipient) - boasting the leading technologists and quants from the likes of Facebook, Google, Twitter, Microsoft, Ebay and others.

Background:

Further to this, my client believes that improvements in the market (Efficiency enhancements, Information Transfer Investor Access) have come principally as a result of technology and innovation; explaining why it places such an emphasis on hiring exceptional talent from an IT background.

To give you an idea they have hired several people from “Google-esque” firms over the past years and hold an extremely high staff retention rate. The technology is enormously challenging and they know what really motivates people with a similar background to you. My client also understands that for certain individuals technology is a passion, a way of life. As such, Technology and the Business have remained separate in order to construct a more focused environment for the Software Engineers / Developers.

Rewards:         

The company are looking to hire around 20-30 people in the next 6-12 months and the financial rewards are extremely generous. To give you an idea they are able to give guaranteed bonuses and relocation packages which are all delivered in cash rather than stock options.

Pre-requisites:

My client asks that you have a Master’s degree or PhD in a Mathematical, Statistical, Computing or Physics type discipline from a highly commendable University. Successful candidates have come from Harvard, MIT, Stanford, Carnegie Mellon, Oxford Cambridge etc.

You will also be able to demonstrate an exceptional ability in an OO language; ideally C++ or Java, although others will be considered.  Financial knowledge is not necessary, as this an out and out Software Engineer position.

Applications:

My client has offices in New York, Chicago, California (Los Angeles San Francisco), London Hong Kong. Please pass on this information to your family, friends colleagues as this mandate will be filled quickly.

Please send your resume to l.jackson@westbourne-partners.com in complete confidence. Alternatively, feel free to contact me on +44 (0) 7717 058 463 at any time to gain further information discreetly.