Front Office Software Engineer

Capstone Investment Advisors

$175K — $200K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in the financial industry (buy or sell side)
  • Proficient in building production-level systems using Java
  • Experience working with at least one financial asset class
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Excellent verbal communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

  • Design, build and maintain the global pricing platform focusing on performance, scalability, and reliability
  • Create innovative software that enhances risk management and decision-making across investment strategies
  • Collaborate closely with investment teams to develop thoroughly tested solutions
  • Partner with skilled engineers across the firm to solve complex technical challenges

Benefits

  • Training and development opportunities
  • Robust wellness resources including physical, mental, and financial support
  • Comprehensive time-off, retirement, and commuter benefits
  • Gym reimbursement and other discounts
Full Job Description
Overview:

The Front Office Technology team is dedicated to ensuring the seamless operation of critical applications that support our investment teams in delivering exceptional results to clients. We are seeking a highly motivated engineer with a passion for technology and financial markets. You will collaborate with portfolio managers, quant researchers, and various teams across the firm to deliver cutting edge solutions and build the next generation of the platform

The ideal candidate possesses exceptional problem-solving skills, a collaborative mentality, and an ability to bring innovative ideas to life. The role offers great exposure to the many and varied areas of the hedge fund.

Responsibilities and Impact:
  • Design, build and maintain the firm's global pricing platform while focusing on performance, scalability, and reliability
  • Create state-of-the-art software that propels risk management and empower decision making across various investment strategies
  • Work closely with investment teams to deliver thoroughly tested and elegant solutions for their requests and strategies
  • Collaborate with other highly skilled engineers across the technology team and the firm to tackle complex technical challenges

Our future colleague has these skills:
  • Experience building production level systems in Java
  • Experience working with at least one financial asset class
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Collaborative team player with strong verbal communication skills
  • 5+ years' working experience in the financial industry (buy or sell side)

Do you possess these Bonus Skills:.
  • Exposure to market data feeds, pricing/risk systems or trading systems (ex. EMSX, FlexTrade)
  • Experience building enterprise solutions in C++ or Python
  • Deep product knowledge in the Equity or Fixed Income asset class

Benefits & Compensation Information:

Our team is our most important asset and investment. We value and respect our colleagues and their well-being inside and outside the workplace and our culture reflects this. We offer a robust and competitive benefits program to ensure the well-being of our colleagues.

Some benefits included in this role are:
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Robust Wellness Resources: Physical, Mental and Financial
  • Time-Off, Retirement and Commuter Benefits
  • Gym Reimbursement and other Discounts

The applicable base salary range for this role is $175,000-$200,000. The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan. To learn even more about being part of the team, visit us online: Careers - Capstone (capstoneco.com)

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