UK – C++, High Frequency Trading Developer, Equity, Start up Boutique Hedge Fund recruitment

C++, Boost, OMS, FIX, TCP/IP, Equity, Exchange/Connectivity)

£85,000- £100,000 + EXTREMLEY UNBEATABLE BONUS POTENTIAL

My client, a Boutique Start-Up Hedge Fund in London are looking for a Strong and talented C++ High Frequency/Low Latency Developer to join there expanding collaborative environment. My client is a dynamic, collaborative and well respected equity options Hedge Fund based in the heart of Mayfair, London. They are a small start up currently looking to grow rapidly which offers a unique environment, encouraging each individual to innovate, share ideas and maximize their potential.

Through continued strength and profits, there is a chance for an exceptional technical, hands on developer to really make a noticeable contribution to this successful start-up within the algorithmic trading space and participate in cutting-edge, ambitious new Greenfield projects. While previous experience within the Equity business previously isn’t required, the client is looking for an exceptional C++ developer with a passion for high frequency trading or market-making businesses and who is in the top 5% of their game.

This is a thoroughly hands on position where the candidate will be involved in all stages of High Frequency Development and building/running trading platforms.

You will play a key role in the design and implementation of cutting-edge Algorithmic Trading tools and strategies. Working in this ambitious, dynamic team, you will co-operate the very best talent with the change to really be apart of something big and business-exposure will be immense. The team is something of a high-tech start up meaning that the rewards and benefits are unbeatable and un-achievable in any other type of environment.

You will need to be confident, motivated and able to work in a fast paced environment. Technically you will be an expert in C++/OMS/SQL/boost.

The successful candidate will need to be a technical specialist, and will have the key responsibility of designing, building and implementing a High-Performance, High Frequency Trading engine to provide core operations, functionality and connectivity to other areas of the business and parts of the architecture.

The system itself will be Ultra Low Latency and will implement multiple asset classes of low-latency automated trading strategies. The system will also enable greater transparency and control over trading, real-time, to enabled detailed analysis. The High Frequency C++ Developer will also have the responsibility of ensuring that the trading system has real-time risk and status reporting capabilities. The system will also control a number of strategies and enable several processes to run simultaneously and the Developer will also be responsible for the design and implementation of the Order Management System.

The successful High Frequency Trading developer will work in an open and collaborative environment. Key decisions will be discussed openly among the team to maintain control over the direction of the project.

Key skills:

• Solid experience in a High Performance/ High Frequency Trading environment

• Solid C/C++ coding ability, preferably on Linux

• Networking exposure is advantageous (TCP/IP)

• FIX/BOOST/OMS/SQL

• PERL/PYTHON

• Exchanges Connectivity

Key Responsibilities:

• Execution algorithms in equities and futures; Development included: high performance IP Multicast messaging infrastructure; order management system (OMS) with generalised exchange gateway interface; FIX 4.x.

• Research database with compressed tick data, including full order book depth.

• Replaced extant trading and modelling infrastructure to vastly increase performance and scalability;

• Implementation of trading algorithms; advising on scaling up of existing infrastructure to facilitate higher equity trading volumes.

• Experience with various connectivity to Exchanges: LiffeConnect and Eurex VALUES exchange gateways and data feeds; ComStock data feed. 

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented High Frequency Developer that is looking to broaden their technical skill set and take a risk in a diverse environment and join a challenging and dynamic team with the opportunity to grow quickly. You will work alongside some extremely senior technologists/mathematicians, and the collaborative environment will allow you to quickly progress and be challenged each day. Communication skills are paramount as well as extensive technical knowledge and strong C++ programming abilities.  

The compensation package will be extremely competitive along with the bonus and benefits package.

To apply for this role, please contact cplusplus@selbyjennings.com or call 0207 019 4163