C++ Senior Developer (Low Latency) Hedge Fund

The hiring company is a Global Technology Company with multiple business units across APAC. They are looking to hire a Payroll Operations Manager (Individual Contributor) with a proven track record of delivering Payroll Management as well as some HR Generalist Duties.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end regional payroll with accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance for Global Offices (SG, MY, CN, US, KR and more)
• Oversee payroll tax, benefits administration, vendor management, and year-end reporting
• Conduct payroll audits and reconciliations to ensure data accuracy and process improvements
• Maintain accurate employee data across the full employee lifecycle in line with controls and audits
• Handle HR operational queries covering policies, labor law, payroll, and benefits
• Lead and support regional HR operations projects aligned to improve business and global HR processes
• Implement HR programmes effectively across regional offices

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Finance/Accounting, or a related discipline
• 6+ years of experience in HR Operations and Payroll, with proven delivery of HR generalist support
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage changing priorities effectively
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; proactive and influential stakeholder partner
• Highly organized with sound judgment, able to prioritize, problem-solve, and deliver practical solutions
• Project management capability with experience managing multiple initiatives concurrently

THIS IS A 1 YEAR CONTRACT ROLE SUBJECT TO EXTENSION/CONVERSION TO FULL TIME BASED ON PERFORMANCE AND BUSINESS NEEDS.

We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Researcher to support hiring across multiple functions by identifying, engaging, and assessing high-quality talent. Working closely with recruiters and hiring managers, this role focuses on building strong pipelines, delivering a positive candidate experience, and supporting inclusive hiring decisions in a fast-moving environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Research & Sourcing:
• Own sourcing strategies across multiple roles using LinkedIn and alternative research methods to build healthy, diverse pipelines. Provide market insights and talent mapping to support hiring decisions.
• Candidate Engagement:
• Engage candidates proactively, communicate role value clearly, and ensure a professional and positive candidate experience throughout the process.
• Screening & Evaluation:
• Conduct initial interviews to assess skills, experience, motivations, and role fit, while aligning candidates to team needs and company values.
• Stakeholder Partnership:
• Partner closely with recruiters and hiring managers, advising on talent availability, market trends, and sourcing strategies for niche and high-volume roles.
• Execution & Prioritisation:
• Manage multiple requisitions simultaneously, balancing speed, quality, and candidate experience in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

• Proven experience in talent research and sourcing, ideally across tech, finance, operations in the Philippines and APAC
• Background across agency/RPO and in-house environments with big tech firms is preferred
• Self-driven, comfortable working autonomously with competing priorities
• Curious and data-informed, with strong market research skills
• Strong communicator and collaborative team player

Senior FX / PM Tester – Global Products & Solutions Platform

Are you an experienced Senior FX / PM Tester with strong expertise in test automation and deep knowledge of Foreign Exchange and Precious Metals trading?

Do you enjoy working in complex, agile environments where quality assurance plays a critical role in delivering robust trading platforms?

Then this Senior FX / PM Tester role could be a strong opportunity for you.

We are supporting a leading private bank in Zurich that is looking for a Senior FX / PM Tester to join their Global Products & Solutions Platform. The role focuses on testing FX and Precious Metals trading platforms and their integration into a new LFX solution, ensuring high-quality delivery across a complex system landscape.

In this role, you will be part of an agile, international setup, working closely with stakeholders and implementation teams in Zurich and Singapore. You will contribute to test strategy, execution, and automation while ensuring end-to-end quality across trading and risk systems.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and executing test activities, including test automation
• Defining and aligning test strategies with architects and subject matter experts
• Creating end-to-end test and solution documentation
• Collaborating with business and IT stakeholders across multiple locations
• Coordinating testing efforts across different implementation teams and vendor solutions
• Working within an agile framework and established QA methodologies
• Willingness to take on Scrum Master responsibilities if required

To succeed in this role, you should bring:

• Strong IT background with hands-on experience in test automation
• Solid experience with Jira and Xray test management
• Deep knowledge of FX and Precious Metals products (Spot, Forwards, Swaps, NDFs, Options, Structured Products)
• Strong understanding of trading and risk systems (e.g. 360T, FXGO, LSEG FXALL, Murex)
• Knowledge of FIX protocol
• Degree in Computer Science, IT Engineering, or similar
• General education in financial products or financial mathematics
• SAFe Agile Product Quality or SAFe Advanced Scrum Master certification (preferred)
• Fluent English

Role details:

• Location: Zurich
• Workload: 100%
• Start: February/March
• Duration: Open-ended (long term contract)

If you would like to hear more about this Senior FX / PM Tester role, please reach out:

Sava.Ocokoljic@nicollcurtin.com
+41 43 508 95 78

• C++ version 23 / 17 
• C++ low latency coding - strong hands-on developer 
• FIX connectivity experience & FIX Protocol 
• Strong communication skills - talk to the stakeholders
• Understanding on how exchanges or connectivity
• Working with a Global team

Qualifications:

• Experience Level: Ideally 15 years or more in software development; candidates with around 10 years of relevant experience are considered.
• Grade: VP level preferred.

Senior Java Developer - Algo (Prime Delta 1)

Location: Hong Kong
Industry: Investment Banking
Grade: Vice President (VP)
 

Main Responsibilities:

• Design and develop high-performance algorithmic trading solutions using Java.
• Collaborate with traders and other stakeholders to deliver low-latency trading systems.
• Ensure system reliability and performance in a high-pressure investment banking environment.

Key Requirements:

• Programming Language: Proficiency in Java is required.
• Investment Banking Experience: A solid background in investment banking is essential, specifically in the Prime Services division.
• Algorithm Development: Proven experience in algorithm development is a must.
• Low Latency: Strong understanding and experience in low-latency systems.
• OMS: Experience with Order Management Systems (OMS) is a plus but not mandatory.
• Equities: Familiarity with equities trading is advantageous.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Ideally 15 years or more in software development, with a significant portion in financial services. Candidates with around 10 years of robust experience may also be considered.
• Grade: VP level preferred.

Senior Java Developer - Automated Market Making (Flow Derivatives)

Location: Hong Kong
Industry: Investment Banking
Grade: Vice President (VP)
 

Overview:

Join a leading investment bank as a Senior Java Developer focused on Automated Market Making (AMM) in the Flow Derivatives space. This role is part of an exciting expansion initiative in Asia, offering multiple openings for talented individuals.

 

Key Requirements:

• Programming Language: Strong proficiency in Java is required.
• Investment Banking Experience: A solid background in investment banking is essential, with a focus on derivatives.
• Automated Market Making: Significant experience in Automated Market Making is a must.
• Equity Derivatives: Experience in equity derivatives and flow business is highly desirable.

Qualifications:

• Experience Level: Ideally 15 years or more in software development; candidates with around 10 years of relevant experience may be considered.
• Grade: VP level preferred.

• Lead end-to-end technology change delivery, from requirements definition through implementation and release.
• Work closely with business users and operations teams to understand functional needs and translate them into deliverable outcomes.
• Coordinate with development, testing, and support teams to ensure smooth execution and integration.
• Maintain a strong understanding of downstream processing flows and operational dependencies.
• Develop and manage delivery plans, estimates, dependencies, and risks across multiple initiatives.
• Identify delivery bottlenecks, conflicting priorities, and gaps, and proactively drive resolution.
• Oversee functional testing and support user validation activities.
• Engage stakeholders across business, operations, risk, finance, and technology to ensure alignment and transparency.

• Strong background in technology delivery within financial services.
• Experience supporting or delivering change for markets or trading-related systems.
• Solid understanding of end-to-end processing flows and operational impacts of change.
• Hands-on experience in delivery roles such as technology change lead, senior business analyst, or project manager.
• Comfortable working in regional, matrixed environments.
• Experience with both Agile and traditional delivery models.
• Proactive, delivery-oriented mindset with the ability to operate hands-on when required.