Premier Investment firm is seeking a Senior High Frequency Trading Developer to join their FX Prop Trading Desk.

Reporting directly to the FX Algo trading desk, this role involves development of leading edge solutions for high frequency FX proprietary trading (alpha generation, execution processes, anonymous market making…)

The global FX business is part of one of the largest and most profitable investment banks in the world. It has over 100 traders in 5 centers, and is headquartered in London. Its management is committed to maintaining a position within the top tier of FX banks through investment in technology. A key part of that strategy is the development of algo trading capabilities.

In this role, the candidate will be exposed to a large spectrum of sophisticated algorithms developed by a tight group of experienced quantitative traders. The active participation of the candidate in the creative design of next generation algorithms is a key to their success.

Qualifications

-Strong C# or C++ or Java development skills

- A focus on low latency / high frequency real time applications in multi threaded environment

- Highly motivated to work directly with traders

- Proactive and flexible approach to dealing with challenges

- Engaged in creation of innovative processes

- Strong analytical skills

- Strong communication skills

Preferred

- MS or PHD degree in Computer Science

- Experience in algo-trading development

- Experience in high-performance / low latency development

- Proven ability to deliver front office systems

- Experience in Forex business

- Some exposure to new technology trends like GPU programming or FPGA

To apply: Please send resumes to erosenthal@futuresgroupit.com or call 212-244-4220 and ask for Eric for more details.

Futures Group is a highly specialized niche recruiting firm with a core focus in the Investment Banking/ IT Finance field. The primary function of Futures Group is to locate and present the best-qualified applicants the current market has to offer. We interview and evaluate each candidate prior to submission to ensure a proper match with respect to each specific client. This is based on technical aptitude, interpersonal ability, salary/rates, and geographical accessibility.

Our recruiting strengths include:

• Quantitative Researchers, Analysts, Strategists and Modelers.
• Traders/Portfolio Managers
• Front, Middle, and Back office development roles (C, C++, Java, J2EE, C# Developers and Architects).
• Production Support Specialists, Database Engineers/DBA's, Business Analysts, QA specialists (manual and automated), Project Managers (both functional and technical),

Technology and financial products are evolving at a very fast pace. It gives us a great deal of  satisfaction to know that we are indirectly responsible for assisting in the construction of highly scalable and robust systems that support the highest revenue grossing areas of the companies we do business with.