Algo Trading Developer - Investment Banking - FX
On site
London, United Kingdom
£ 130,000 / year
Full Time
26-11-2024
Job Specifications
Are you developer with a passion for algorithmic trading and a knack for innovation? We have an exciting opportunity for an Algo Trading Developer to join a dynamic team in a leading financial institution. This role offers the chance to work closely with traders and researchers, driving the development of advanced trading algorithms.Key Responsibilities:
Algorithm Development: Enhance and expand the capabilities of the in-house algorithmic trading platform, integrating new signals and behaviors.
Technical Interaction: Provide L3 support on the trading floor, ensuring seamless interaction and performance.
Business Insight: Leverage your business knowledge in various asset classes, with a preference for FX, to inform and drive algorithmic strategies.
Innovation and Improvement: Focus on refining existing systems and implementing sophisticated signals, contributing to continuous improvement post-migration from a vendor platform.
Ideal Candidate:
Technical Expertise: Strong proficiency in Java and experience with low-latency systems. Familiarity with Aeron, Chronicle, and Apache Arrow is advantageous.
KDB Knowledge: Experience with KDB is highly beneficial.
Algo Trading Experience: Previous work in algorithmic trading, particularly with exposure to trading floor dynamics and event-driven development.
Quantitative Skills: Understanding of market structure and quantitative analysis.
Additional Information:
Work Environment: Engage in a collaborative atmosphere that encourages innovation and close alignment with trading and research teams.
Why Apply?
Cutting-Edge Exposure: Gain in-depth exposure to algorithmic strategies and advanced trading technologies.
Innovative Scope: Work in an environment that fosters innovation and is closely aligned with research initiatives.
Professional Growth: Be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to continuous improvement and excellence in trading.
About the Company
Welcome to Vertus Partners. We are a market leading Financial Services and Technology recruitment consultancy, recognised for best practice and customer experience. Through honest, collaborative and effective relationships we have developed a track record as a leading supplier to some of the world's best known Financial Institutions, as well as a host of FinTech and Digital organisations, providing Contract and Permanent resources across the following areas: * IT & Digital * Quant & Data Science * Business Change & Tra... Know more
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