Full Job Description
ResponsibilitiesMain mission is to implement trading software solutions used by the Direct Market Services & Solutions trading desk in the Americas to trade stocks and futures through various algo trading strategies. The Algo Developer will have experience developing real-time systems capable of trading in fast markets with an emphasis of solid code that scales well. The environment is fast moving and it's critical that the candidate be able to quickly translate new ideas into solid implementations. Primary tasks include but are not limited toDevelop, ensure baseline, and support low latency trading systems and related tools.Take full ownership of algorithmic systems from inception to delivery. Work directly with traders to understand their needs and to implement their trading strategies.Analyze performance of end-to-end systemsCommunicate and liaise with support, infrastructure, and market access development teams to improve the trading systems.Adapt existing tools, used in other regions, to the US electronic businessUnderstand key industry trends in algo development and market microstructure.Collaborate with other members of algo development team globallyImprove the research infrastructureStudy new indicators and strategy (understand user needs, suggest solutions, etc)• The candidate will need to work very closely with various teams:Liaise & interact with worldwide team members (developers working on the same platform in Paris/Asia)Front Office in U.S. will provide the functional guidelinesIn house IT market access teams (dev and support) in charge of the market connectivityProfile requiredPROFILE REQUIRED COMPETENCIESExcellent programming skillsAdaptive mindset being able to switch gears quicklyAbility to self-organize workStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to function in a high-pressure environment and to meet stringent deadlines for completing tasksTechnical skills:Strong technical skills in C# - real-time, parallelism / asynchronicity, high availability, efficient / performance sensitive codeStrong object-oriented programming skills and design patternsExperience developing in Python a plusExperience with performance testing and profiling a plusUnderstanding of distributed design concepts including computer architecture and network architectureExperience with Agile development methodologies, and continuous deliveryMemory/CPU profiling and multithreaded debugging experience.Experience on trading algorithm/strategies a plusBehavioral SkillsClient focus: Put long term relationship with our clients at the center of actionsTeam Spirit - Synergies, cooperation with colleagues in and outside team a priorityInnovation - Thinking out of the box/CreativityInnovation - Adopting new technologyCommitment - Strive to develop skills and knowledgePrior Work experience• Minimum of 3 years of experience as front office algo developer, with strong knowledge of at least one of the following (the more the better)Order management system / executionReal time pricingReal time market dataAuto Hedge, systematic trading, market makingExchange connectivity• 2-3 years minimum financial market exposure. Fixed income a plusEducation• B.S degree in computer science, engineering, math, physics, or similar• Masters degree or equivalent work experience would be a plusCOMPENSATION:Base salary range does not include overtime pay, bonus and/or other benefits, where applicable. Actual base salary offer will vary based on skills and experience. The role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and includes a competitive benefits package including 401(k) plan with company match, medical/dental/vision, and other benefits for fertility, wellness, student loans and commuters.
