VP - Algorithm Developer - Electronic Trading - Equities

  • Hong Kong
  • Negotiable
  • Permanent
  • Discipline: Software Development
  • Ref: 49730

We have an opportunity for a tech-savvy person to join our Electronic Trading team in Hong Kong or Singapore. This position requires strong skills in C++ programming and application support. The focus will be on creating, maintaining, and supporting systems that handle large amounts of data quickly. The ideal candidate should work well under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and communicate effectively with clients and traders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Create and maintain trading strategies.
  • Improve and customize existing strategies.
  • Manage projects or issues from start to finish.
  • Work with our global development team.
  • Understand European markets and regulations.
  • Resolve trading issues and respond to client questions.
  • Perform testing, make configuration changes, and sometimes release new software updates.

Person Specification

Required Skills and Experience:

  • Strong knowledge of C++ (essential), including templates and the Standard Template Library (STL).
  • Experience with multithreading and basic programming concepts (e.g., atomic variables, mutexes).
  • Familiarity with Boost libraries for event handling (essential).
  • Knowledge of TCP and multicast communications.
  • Proficient in debugging tools (e.g., gdb) and Unix systems.
  • Skills in Perl and shell scripting, as well as SQL.
  • Ability to work well with teams around the world.
  • Quick to learn and curious about new things.
  • Understanding of performance testing and optimization.

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We are an inclusive organisation and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.

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