Senior UNIX Systems Administrator/Engineer- Leading Investment Bank- New York- USA recruitment

A top tier Investment bank is looking for a talented UNIX systems administrator to join their Business Application Infrastructure Team. The successful candidate will fundamentally be the core support and base for the infrastructure team. Fast career progression and development opportunities in many areas including business knowledge, influencing global decisions, being part of a team responsible for delivering high profile business improving projects as well as opportunities to gain a greater understanding of the enterprise level technologies involved in supporting a large investment bank.Requirements Read more […]

February 15, 2011 • Tags: , , • Posted in: Financial • Comments Off on Senior UNIX Systems Administrator/Engineer- Leading Investment Bank- New York- USA recruitment

Market Risk Technology Team Lead C# Java recruitment

Responsibilities will include hands-on management of a small team in creation of analytical tools and libraries and enhancement of VaR models and risk management framework/methodologies. High visibility in communicating with risk managers. Candidates must have relevant risk technology experience and a degree in a software discipline such as Computer Science or Engineering. Strong quantitative and C# / .Net programming skills is required; any additional experience with Java and Perl is a plus. Any additional experience with equities and equity derivatives is also a plus. This position offers Read more […]

February 9, 2011 • Tags: , • Posted in: Financial • Comments Off on Market Risk Technology Team Lead C# Java recruitment

High Frequency Trading Developer/ Strategist- Greenfield FX/Commodities- C++/ Linux – USA recruitment

 Latency, FX, Currencies, Foreign Exchange, Commodities, Market Data, Exchange)Our client is a young, dynamic Start-up Proprietary Trading firm who have had an exceptional year to date within the Equities space. Headquartered in New York, they specialize in cutting-edge Low Latency High Frequency Trading strategies and place particular emphasis on investment in the latest tools and technologies available to stay ahead of their competitors in the High Frequency Trading space. Due their solid track-record within the Equities High Frequency space, they currently have ambitious plans to expand and Read more […]

February 6, 2011 • Tags: , , , , , • Posted in: Financial • Comments Off on High Frequency Trading Developer/ Strategist- Greenfield FX/Commodities- C++/ Linux – USA recruitment

Front Office FX/ Commodities Start-up Proprietary High Frequency Trading firm- C++ Developer – NY USA based recruitment

 My client is a small (circa 40 people) but highly successful and respected multi-asset proprietary trading outfit in NYC. The firm is purely New York based, offering a dynamic, collaborative and performance driven environment, with a huge focus on innovation and cutting edge technology. The firm is home to a number of leading proprietary traders, closely supported by a team of smart and sophisticated C++ developers, all experts in the field. The firm is currently largely trading US equities although they are currently expanding in commodities, rates and FX. Through the continued success and profits, Read more […]

February 3, 2011 • Tags: , , , • Posted in: Financial • Comments Off on Front Office FX/ Commodities Start-up Proprietary High Frequency Trading firm- C++ Developer – NY USA based recruitment

New Business Sales to Hedge Funds – “Cutting Edge” Equity Research Technology recruitment

Excelsior has been engaged to conduct a search for this innovative and dynamic start-up organisation.  Our client is an exciting and high growth technology research provider experiencing double digit growth this year with the launch of a leading edge solution aimed at equity research analysts and portfolio managers within the hedge fund community.  With no direct competitors this company has found a niche with a unique and compelling proposition allowing hedge funds to quickly capitalise upon stock opportunities.  Following the on-boarding of some major hedge fund names this year they are further Read more […]

January 26, 2011 • Tags: , • Posted in: Financial • Comments Off on New Business Sales to Hedge Funds – “Cutting Edge” Equity Research Technology recruitment

Senior High Frequency C++Trading Developer recruitment

Salary – $175,000 plus bonus of AT LEAST 100% (from trading pool)My client is a small, niche, but highly profitable proprietary trading firm based in mid-town New York. The firm is home to a number of highly experienced and well respected technologists and strategists, from a range of backgrounds including top Chicago prop shoes, Investment Banking prop groups, top gaming/telecommunications companies and Ivy League Research Schools.Through continued growth and a move into new products and markets, the firm is looking to hire a very strong C++ developer to take a key role in the design and development Read more […]

January 19, 2011 • Tags: , • Posted in: Financial • Comments Off on Senior High Frequency C++Trading Developer recruitment

Director-Quality Assuarance (Technical) recruitment

Director Level position that can be located in one of three regions:Texas, Delaware or Ohio.Relo offered.Financial Services preferable.  This position will oversee 100+ testing resources.Here’s the core of it:10+ years in progressive roles managing Application Development staff (either testing, analysis or development). At least 5 years of hands-on experience managing the Quality Assurance function. Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience.  Proven experience in implementing software quality assurance processes, testing methodologies, QA practices, QA metrics  and establishing a highly-productive Read more […]

January 18, 2011 • Tags: , • Posted in: Financial • Comments Off on Director-Quality Assuarance (Technical) recruitment

Release Manager, Application Development – Technology Services Group recruitment

The Federal Reserve Bank is an independent government agency created by Congress in 1913 to serve as the central bank of the United States. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York (“FRBNY”) is one of 12 regional Reserve banks that make up the Federal Reserve System. The FRBNY has jurisdiction over the second Federal Reserve District, which includes New York, twelve counties in New Jersey, Fairfield County in Connecticut, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands and is the largest Reserve Bank in terms of assets and activity volume. The responsibilities of the Federal Reserve include, but are not Read more […]

January 15, 2011 • Tags: , , , • Posted in: Financial • Comments Off on Release Manager, Application Development – Technology Services Group recruitment

Data Analyst, Market Data, USA recruitment

My client, a Leading Global Investment Management firm with offices globally are looking to recruit for their office based in the US. This particular firm has offices based in Singapore, Shanghai, Beijing and London and are looking to globally expand and therefore looking to bring on the most talented technologists/analysts over the next coming year.Following successful business growth, profits and being extremely well recognised for they’re strength and focus on cutting edge technology are looking for a talented Date Analyst to join their expanding firm. The ideal candidate will be joining a Read more […]

January 3, 2011 • Tags: , , , • Posted in: Financial • Comments Off on Data Analyst, Market Data, USA recruitment

Equity Strategist / Developer recruitment

Responsibilities will encompass research and development of quantitative trading strategies. Applicants must have an advanced degree (MS or PhD) from a top university, with a strong mathematical, statistical and/or econometrics background. Requires 3-5 years experience in a quantitative research, development or strategy environment. Strong C++ skills are required. This position offers very competitive compensation and career growth opportunities.For more information or immediate consideration, please refer to Job# JCK1053 and submit resume in Word format to:  ian@comprehensiverecruiting.com  Read more […]

December 31, 2010 • Tags: , , • Posted in: Financial • Comments Off on Equity Strategist / Developer recruitment