<h3>Career Description</h3>

Our client, a leading Prop Trading firm in Chicago, are looking to hire the very top engineers to join a high-performing technology team specializing in high-speed trading. Technology is at the very heart of the business, who promote innovation and success. This role involves working on all aspects of trading systems to ensure performance and efficiency.

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<h3>What You’ll Be Doing</h3>

<ul>
	<li>Create and optimize trading algorithms, analyze real-time data, and design advanced execution engines.
	<li>Develop, maintain, and improve efficient, reusable, and high-performance C++ code on Linux.
	<li>Contribute to various projects aimed at enhancing and advancing trading systems as needed.
</ul>

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<h3>Skills and Experience</h3>

<ul>
	<li>4+ years of experience working with a high-level programming language (e.g., C++, Java, C#).
	<li>C++ experience is a strong advantage.
	<li>Exposure to Linux/Unix environments.
	<li>A background in the financial industry is a plus.
	<li>Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent real-world experience.
</ul>

C++ Software Developer

Charlie Adey

Are you an experienced compliance officer/specialist? 
 
Do you have experience in the banking/finance environment? 
 
If that is the case, then the role of Compliance Specialist might be suitable for you! 
 
We are looking for an AML Compliance Specialist for one of our banking clients,  in Zurich, Switzerland, for a 12‑month contract role. 
 
In this position, you will play a key role in safeguarding the organisation’s integrity by ensuring strict adherence to anti‑money laundering regulations and internal compliance standards. 
 
You will monitor transactions, conduct due‑diligence checks, investigate unusual activities, and support internal teams in interpreting AML requirements. 
 
Together with the compliance department, you will help implement effective controls, support audits, and contribute to regulatory reporting as part of the company’s risk‑based approach. 
 
If you bring hands‑on experience in AML monitoring, KYC/CTF processes, and a solid understanding of Swiss and international regulatory frameworks, along with strong analytical and communication skills, then this is the right next step for you! 
 
You will join a collaborative environment, benefit from a structured onboarding, modern tools, flexible working hours, hybrid working, and continuous learning opportunities throughout the duration of the contract. 
 
Workload: 100% 
 
Language: English and German 
 
If you want to hear more about this role, apply directly to: 
 
vuk.susa-stupar@nicollcurtin.com 
 
Phone:+41 43 508 26 71

Compliance Specialist 

Senior Linux Engineer

Key qualifications: 5–10 years Linux engineering (RHEL/Fedora), strong networking fundamentals, low-latency tuning experience, Proxmox (preferred) plus scripting/automation skills; monitoring and security frameworks (e.g., Prometheus/Grafana, CIS/NIST) are a plus.

<ul>
	<li>Ensure trading platform reliability and security (onsite HK): partner with trading support and development to deliver required performance, availability, and security; handle production incidents (some after-hours/weekends).
	<li>Own low-latency Linux performance: perform network/system/kernel tuning for ultra-low-latency workloads, including benchmarks and monitoring dashboards.
	<li>Automate and manage infrastructure at scale: build idempotent configuration using Ansible or Salt (Salt preferred) and write robust Bash/Python/Perl tooling.
	<li>Operate virtualization and cloud infrastructure: administer Proxmox clusters, manage VMs/containers, and support AWS integration where applicable.
	<li>Advanced networking and storage engineering: troubleshoot VLAN/bonding/NIC teaming/SR-IOV/TCP-UDP/QoS; manage SAN/NAS/iSCSI (LUN masking, multipathing, performance tuning).
	<li>Security/compliance + documentation: apply hardening/SELinux standards, support audits, and produce runbooks/SOPs and mentor others.
	<li>Excellent communication skills in English. PLUS, if you can speak Cantonese / Mandarin.
</ul>

Senior Linux Engineer

Senior Network & Security Infrastructure Engineer

Role: Onsite engineer supporting enterprise network infrastructure and security across multiple sites, working with trading support and development teams to ensure performance, availability, and security.

Key Responsibilities:

<ul>
	<li>Support and troubleshoot enterprise networking across Cisco routers/switches.
	<li>Administer FortiGate firewalls (policies/profiles, routing, VPNs—especially IPSec, VDOMs/HA).
	<li>Use FortiManager/FortiAnalyzer for centralized config management, logging, and reporting.
	<li>Perform advanced IP/network troubleshooting using Wireshark/tcpdump and protocol diagnostics.
	<li>Maintain network security compliance and accurate documentation/diagrams.
</ul>

LOOKING FOR:

<ul>
	<li>Min. 5+ years hands-on experience with enterprise routing/switching and firewall environments.
	<li>Strong FortiGate experience (including VDOMs, IPSec, and HA).
	<li>Strong IP networking fundamentals (TCP/UDP, packet flow analysis, NAT and routing concepts like BGP/static routing/redistribution).
	<li>Strong troubleshooting skills (Wireshark/tcpdump).
	<li>Proficiency with at least one OS: Linux or Windows
	<li>Excellent communications skills in English. PLUS, if you can speak Cantonese / Mandarin.
</ul>

Senior Network Engineer

URGENTLY HIRING

<ul>
	<li>Renewable yearly contract
	<li>Contractor – Sales Performance Dashboard (Data Analytics / Engineering Platform)
</ul>

 

Seeking a full stack developer with around 5–8 years' experience to design, develop, and maintain microservices and REST APIs powering a Sales Performance Dashboard for banking/financial services, with a focus on wealth management.

 

Key Responsibilities

<ul>
	<li>Build secure, scalable microservices and production-ready REST APIs
	<li>Deliver governed metrics and entitlement-aware datasets to downstream dashboard consumers
	<li>Understand and integrate end-to-end data flows, troubleshoot reporting issues, and optimize query/data access
	<li>Apply strong security & compliance (authorization/least-privilege for sensitive financial data)
	<li>Collaborate with business stakeholders and cross-functional/offshore teams in an agile delivery model
</ul>

 

Requirements

<ul>
	<li>5–8 years in microservices backend + API development in data-intensive systems
	<li>Banking/financial services experience strongly preferred (wealth management preferred)
	<li>Java (Spring Boot) OR Python (FastAPI)
	<li>Solid DB/analytics fundamentals (e.g., PostgreSQL / BigQuery)
	<li>API security best practices (e.g., OAuth/token auth, least privilege)
	<li>Strong communication and ownership; can operate with minimal oversight
	<li>You must be able to speak both Chinese and English
</ul>

Full Stack Engineer / Senior - Global FS & Banking (2 headcounts) 

The hiring company is a Global Internet MNC which is well known for their Advertising Platforms, Social Platforms, E-commerce Marketplace and many other platforms. They're looking for an Advertising Account Manager to build relationships and help APAC based clients drive business results on their Advertising platform through consultation, education, and support.

 

This is an initial contract position for 6-months

 

Ideal candidates will drive client marketing strategy and support execution of tactics. The role requires exceptional consultative and client service skills to help the client achieve results.

 

Responsibilities:

 

<ul>
	<li>Become an expert in the company's advertising solutions for businesses of all sizes and adapt recommendations quickly to suit varying client needs
	<li>Grow revenue, educate and deliver consultative support to strategic clients and partners
	<li>Work directly with advertisers to achieve greater business results across our family of apps through best practice adoption and advertising campaigns performance improvement
	<li>Troubleshoot and resolve account issues in a timely manner
	<li>Gather advertiser feedback to enhance current and future advertising products
	<li>Work cross-functionally within sales and other organizations to drive revenue and increase customer satisfaction across portfolio of accounts
	<li>Represent the client at conferences, events or through webinars
</ul>

 

Minimum Requirements:

 

<ul>
	<li>5+ years in advertising account management and digital marketing (Paid media)
	<li>Strong hands on experience in performance marketing and paid media mechanics across platforms such as Meta/Facebook and TikTok to drive measurable client outcomes.
	<li>Ability to communicate, present and influence all levels of the client organization and build lasting relationships with clients
	<li>Strong problem solving and quantitative analytical skills. Able to effectively prioritize and manage tasks within a fast-paced environment while maintaining strict attention to details
</ul>

Advertising Account Manager (ANZ E-commerce Clients)

DevOps Engineer (12-Month Contract) - StackOps Platform

We are looking for a talented DevOps Engineer to join our team and play a key role in the development, enhancement, and support of the StackOps platform.

Contract: 12 months (renewable based on performance and project needs) 
 
 

<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3>

<ul>
	<li>Design, develop, deploy, and maintain new features and functionalities for the StackOps platform
	<li>Collaborate with teams to manage configurations and integrations across monitoring solutions (e.g., Elastic Cloud, AWS, Azure, GCP)
	<li>Implement best practices for security, scalability, and performance
	<li>Proactively identify and drive improvements to enhance platform reliability and efficiency
	<li>Provide technical support, including onboarding, troubleshooting, and configuration guidance
	<li>Stay updated on the latest cloud technologies and monitoring best practices
	<li>Develop and enhance documentation and training materials for users
</ul>

<h3>Requirements</h3>

<ul>
	<li>Proven experience in platform engineering, cloud operations, or related fields
	<li>Strong knowledge of monitoring tools, methodologies, and configuration management
	<li>Hands-on experience with automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform)
	<li>Solid understanding of DevOps principles and practices
	<li>Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
	<li>Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and in a team
</ul>

 
Nice to Have

<ul>
	<li>Experience with OpenTelemetry implementations
	<li>Familiarity with StackOps or similar monitoring platforms
	<li>Programming experience in Node.js, Python, or Go
</ul>
 

<ul>
	<li>Opportunity to work on a cutting-edge monitoring platform
	<li>Exposure to multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
	<li>Collaborative and innovative engineering culture
</ul>

DevOps Engineer , StackOps Platform

My client is a global financial institution currently seeking a highly experienced Senior Business Analyst to support a strategic Non-Financial Risk transformation initiative. In this role, you will lead requirements analysis and data-driven insights across risk, technology, and business teams, helping to strengthen risk prevention capabilities and enhance control frameworks.

This is a high-impact opportunity to work at the intersection of risk, data, and technology within a complex financial services environment.

<h2>Responsibilities</h2>

<ul>
	<li style="text-align: justify;">Lead end-to-end requirements gathering, ensuring alignment with project objectives and business outcomes
	<li style="text-align: justify;">Analyze business processes, systems, and data to identify opportunities for improvement, automation, and control enhancement
	<li style="text-align: justify;">Translate requirements into functional specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria
	<li style="text-align: justify;">Define data requirements and support seamless ingestion from multiple sources into a centralized repository
	<li style="text-align: justify;">Assess and improve data ingestion processes in partnership with technology teams, ensuring robustness and scalability
	<li style="text-align: justify;">Ensure data quality, integrity, lineage, and security standards are upheld
	<li style="text-align: justify;">Collaborate with Data Science and Analytics teams to analyze complex datasets and identify patterns, trends, and anomalies related to NFR
	<li style="text-align: justify;">Support the development of predictive models and algorithms to assess and mitigate non-financial risks
	<li style="text-align: justify;">Define use cases and scope for machine learning applications within NFR management
	<li style="text-align: justify;">Translate analytical outputs into actionable recommendations and process improvements
	<li style="text-align: justify;">Review existing NFR controls, identify gaps, and drive enhancements with relevant stakeholders
	<li style="text-align: justify;">Monitor control effectiveness and provide continuous improvement insights
	<li style="text-align: justify;">Partner with Risk, Technology, Data & Analytics, and Business teams to ensure alignment and effective delivery
</ul>

<h2> 
Requirements </h2>

<ul>
	<li style="text-align: justify;">Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field (advanced degree preferred)
	<li style="text-align: justify;">Proven experience as a Business Analyst within financial services; consulting and/or risk management experience is advantageous
	<li style="text-align: justify;">Strong understanding of Non-Financial Risk management, particularly within wholesale banking
	<li style="text-align: justify;">Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., SQL, Python, Tableau)
	<li style="text-align: justify;">Strong analytical thinking with the ability to interpret complex datasets and translate insights into business actions
	<li style="text-align: justify;">Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences
	<li style="text-align: justify;">Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and quality
	<li style="text-align: justify;">Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional environments
	<li style="text-align: justify;">Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry best practices in NFR is highly desirable
</ul>

 Business Analyst NonFinancial Risk Management

My client is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of Non-Financial Risk initiatives within a dynamic, Agile environment. This role will partner closely with Risk, Technology, Data & Analytics, and Business teams to deliver critical enhancements to risk controls, data capabilities, and operational processes.

<h2>Responsibilities</h2>

<ul>
	<li style="text-align: justify;">Establish and maintain delivery approaches aligned with governance standards
	<li style="text-align: justify;">Coordinate cross-functional teams, ensuring clear ownership, sequencing, and dependency management
	<li style="text-align: justify;">Drive delivery momentum by removing blockers, resolving conflicts, and enabling team success
	<li style="text-align: justify;">Coordinate delivery of data ingestion from multiple sources into consolidated repositories, ensuring quality and ownership
	<li style="text-align: justify;">Ensure data quality, integrity, lineage, and security requirements are met in collaboration with Technology and Data teams
	<li style="text-align: justify;">Oversee implementation of NFR control enhancements, ensuring proper assessment, approval, and monitoring
	<li style="text-align: justify;">Support delivery of analytics and machine learning initiatives, aligning with Data Science and Model Risk governance
	<li>Own RAID, proactively escalating with clear recommendations and provide transparent reporting on progress, delivery confidence, key decisions, and risks/issues
	<li>Maintain audit-ready project artefacts, including plans, approvals, and delivery evidence
	<li>Partner with Product Owners, Risk SMEs, Technology leads, Data & Analytics teams, and business stakeholders
</ul>

<h2>Requirements</h2>

<ul>
	<li style="text-align: justify;">Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field (advanced degree preferred)
	<li style="text-align: justify;">Proven project management experience in financial services, ideally within risk, data, or technology transformation
	<li style="text-align: justify;">Strong understanding of Non-Financial Risk management, particularly within wholesale banking or similar environments
	<li style="text-align: justify;">Strong governance, RAID management, and delivery discipline in regulated environments
	<li style="text-align: justify;">Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including senior-level reporting
	<li style="text-align: justify;">Familiarity with data and analytics tools (e.g., SQL, Python, Tableau) is an advantage
	<li style="text-align: justify;">Knowledge of regulatory expectations and industry best practices in NFR is highly desirable
</ul>

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