Zurich – Java developer – Hedge Fund recruitment
Successful candidate will join the scientific research team at a hedge fund which is well known for high frequency, computerised trading. The successful candidate will form part of a research group of 20 people who are responsible for researching and efficiently-implementing algorithms that are used to analyse electronic trading markets and make trading decisions automatically in real time.
The nature of this particular requirement involves working with senior scientists and mathematicians to turn trading ideas into procuction code / algorithms.
All development involves coding in Java (Core / Open) and you should consider yourself an experienced Java developmer with good knowledge of real-time systems, optimisation, algorithm development.
Much development will involve working on implementing new strategies, but some associated work will involved developing the trading infrastrcuture, which essentially consists of {market data server / data management, real-time data analytics, electronic market connectivity, trade execution}
Applicants are expected to have prior knowledge of financial markets, although computerised trading experience is not required. More important is your technical skills and knowledge of algorithm development
please apply online, call or mail a.patersonatwestbourne-partners.com for more information