This is a unique opportunity for a talented developer to join a Greenfield, Front Office Quantitative Credit Derivatives Algo Trading project with a leading London-based US Tier 1 Investment Bank.
This is a chance for an exceptional quant developer to really make a noticeable contribution within the algorithmic trading space and participate in a cutting-edge, ambitious project. While previous experience within the Credit Derivatives business previously isn’t required, the client is looking for an exceptional quant developer with a passion for electronic trading or market-making businesses and who is in the top 5% of their game. You will play a key role in the design and implementation of cutting-edge Electronic Trading, Market-Making and Algorithmic Trading tools and strategies. Working in this ambitious, dynamic team, you will co-operate with some of the very best computer scientists and quant developers around. You will also liaise directly with the strategists and traders within this business on current projects, thus business-exposure will be immense and unbeatable. The team is something of a high-tech start up within an established, Tier 1 Investment Bank and is beginning first in the London and New York offices. Because of this, there will be immense opportunity for travel and work between these two locations for the ambitious and talented candidate.
The ideal Algorithmic Trading Developer will have the following skill-set:
-Outstanding programming ability in C++ and/or Java,
-Solid educational background-MSc/ PhD in a science-related subject (Mathematics/ Physics/ Engineering/ Computer Science or equivalent),
-Sound quantitative knowledge; time series, monte carlo, statistics, stochastic calculus etc.,
-Solid experience within low latency, High Frequency Trading, Electronic Trading, Algorithmic Trading or Market-Making business-areas with top shops,
-Strong communication skills as this is a Front Office role and you will sit on the trading desk.
The responsibilities of the Algorithmic Trading Developer will be:
-Development of cutting-edge quantitative trading tools, systems and libraries within the Credit Derivatives Algo Trading space,
-Play a key role in a Greenfield Quantitative Credit Derivatives Algo Trading project for a US Tier 1 Investment Bank,
-Liaise with traders, strategists, quants and other business-users within this Front Office environment.
This is a rare opportunity for an exceptional Quant Developer to really make a contribution to a Greenfield and ambitious project.
Given the Tier 1 Status of this Investment Bank, all compensation, bonus and benefits will be highly competitive.
If this is of interest to you please forward a word formatted CV/ resume by mail or call 00 44 207 019 4163/ 212 231 8223
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