Systematic Trading Lead

Quanta Search

$150K — $200K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in systematic trading technology, including track record of platform build-outs
  • Strong collaboration skills with Trading and Quant teams
  • Excellent engineering management capabilities, fostering growth and culture
  • Production mindset with focus on code stability and quality
  • Proficient in Python with a strong sense of ownership over codebases

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, build, and operation of research infrastructure and trading platforms
  • Collaborate closely with Quant PMs to translate research ideas into effective trading strategies
  • Drive technology team culture and engineering practices
  • Solve complex problems through architectural solutions for trading and execution technology
  • Engage with various stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of trading services

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Innovative projects at the intersection of finance and technology
Full Job Description
They are currently scaling its Systematic strategies business and are building the technology team. We are searching for the lead technologist to support this build out. The team is responsible for working with Quant PMs to 1) provide the research infrastructure 2) translate research ideas into trading strategies 3) provide the trading platform. This individual will lead the design, build and operation across these three areas and lead the technology team. We are looking for an individual with rich domain expertise in systematic trading and electronic trading architecture and a passion for sitting at the intersection of finance and technology. Position Requirements: 7+ years of experience with systematic trading technology - experience with 1-2 prior platform build outs across research and trading Strong partner to the desk - working daily with Trading/Quant to solve problems, architect solutions and phase. Composed in a fast moving environment. Exceptionally strong engineering manager who empowers, grows individuals and drives culture and engineering practices Production mindset understanding the criticality of code developed in systematic trading and the rigor required in production environment Pragmatic and commercial decision maker - delivering value while iterating the platform Expertise in Python and feels ownership of the codebase and quality even if not coding the majority of the time Ability to engage a wider group of technology stakeholders/dependencies in execution technology or trading services

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