VP High Frequency, C++ Developer, London recruitment

This is an exciting position, for a talented candidate with a background in high frequency trading/market making/electronic trading to come and join a prestigious group within a well established Investment bank globally recognised for it’s huge profits and cutting edge technologies within the market.  The role will enable you to leverage off your technical background, ability and interest in financial products, and you will report directly to the head of the group, allowing you to learn and progress extremely quickly within the group.  You will work directly with High Frequency Traders and Marketers to enhance strategic technologies. Consistent growth within this multi-asset group means that not only will you be getting exposure to a number of different financial products but candidates demonstrating stand out abilities will be presented with significant scope for personal and career development.

The prestigious group are seeking a highly skilled lead developer to join their team. The role requires a motivated candidate with previous experience working in a similar group. This is a chance for an exceptional developer to really make a noticeable contribution within the algorithmic trading space and participate in new cutting-edge, ambitious Greenfield projects. The group are well recognized for their strengths and global expertise.

This position essentially involves working directly  on the trading desk as a lead developer acting as a liaison between other developers and the trading desk. The candidate should be willing to play a key role in the functionality of the desk and it’s trading. You will be working amongst highly skilled developers and traders. Previous experience on a market making desk or working on a Front Office Algorithmic trading desk would be ideal as to demonstrate you’re high level of expertise within that area.

Responsibilities for VP High Frequency, C++ Developer, London

• C++ Programming/Developing

• Building Algo’s

• High Frequency Trading

• Implementation of C++

• Order Management

• Interest in Financial Markets

• Maintain Infrastructure to ensure stability, performance and superb data quality across all feeds and processes

Skills Required for VP High Frequency, C++ Developer, London:

• Linux/Unix

• High Frequency/Low Latency experience

• Strong C++

• Algorithmic Trading

My client are looking for a bright, highly technical candidate that will be able to build and work with a front office trading platform and play a key role in the functionality of the desk. They are looking for someone innovative and technically proficient for this exciting position. The candidate will be liaising directly with different business areas on a global scale therefore communication skills are paramount to the position.

To apply for this role, please contact cplusplus@selbyjennings.com or call 0207019 4163