The Firm: Our client is one of the leading absolute return/hedge fund managers, overseeing assets on behalf of institutional investors from around the world, including pension funds, endowments, insurance companies, government agencies, private banks, and fund of funds. The firm currently manages over $35bn and engages predominantly in discretionary directional and relative value trading in fixed income, FX markets, and equities. In 2022, they launched a division to manage crypto and digital asset strategies. Employees currently number over 1,100 worldwide, including over 300 investment professionals, located in London, Jersey, Geneva, New York, Austin, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi. This global presence gives them the ability to identify and source attractive investment opportunities, as well as investment management talent wherever they may be. They've won several industry awards for excellence in risk management, operational robustness, and investment performance. The Role: Seeking a hands-on developer/financial engineer to work with discretionary macro portfolio managers: liaise with the portfolio managers, understand their data and analytics needs and build tools to meet those needs, work with the central data team to onboard new data sets. The team will work closely with portfolio managers across the firm, compliance and risk management function in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate must possess strong knowledge of the fixed income markets, analytics, and products. Knowledge of one of government bond market, interest rate derivatives, or macro volatility / options is a must. Ideal candidate will have extensive experience working with a trading desk either on sell- or buy-side who is passionate and can deliver in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: Build data and analytics applications for macro trading business Automate and support the Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) processes from various market data vendors and internal operational data stores. Aggregate data across multiple platforms and vendors Experience & Skills Required: 3+ years of Python experience Knowledge of fixed income markets and products Broad knowledge & experience of database concepts with proficiency in SQL Knowledge of noSQL databases and big data technologies Experience working with cloud or on-prem technologies and data infrastructure (workflow management engines, databases, storage & file systems, analytics platforms) Experience in processing large and complex datasets Knowledge of financial data (security master, tick & bars pricing data, etc.), a plus with experience in Bloomberg, Refinitiv Good communication and interpersonal skills Ability to perform well under pressure Enthusiastic, flexible and adaptable Ability to work independently as well as part of a team Desirable: Expertise in Python Knowledge of Linux, SQL, git and Murex Java/C++/Rust/Go is a plus Experience with KDB or similar high performance time series processing technology is a plus Contact If this sounds like you, or you'd like more information, please get in touch: George Hutchinson-Binks ()
May 01, 2024
Full time
The Firm: Our client is one of the leading absolute return/hedge fund managers, overseeing assets on behalf of institutional investors from around the world, including pension funds, endowments, insurance companies, government agencies, private banks, and fund of funds. The firm currently manages over $35bn and engages predominantly in discretionary directional and relative value trading in fixed income, FX markets, and equities. In 2022, they launched a division to manage crypto and digital asset strategies. Employees currently number over 1,100 worldwide, including over 300 investment professionals, located in London, Jersey, Geneva, New York, Austin, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi. This global presence gives them the ability to identify and source attractive investment opportunities, as well as investment management talent wherever they may be. They've won several industry awards for excellence in risk management, operational robustness, and investment performance. The Role: Seeking a hands-on developer/financial engineer to work with discretionary macro portfolio managers: liaise with the portfolio managers, understand their data and analytics needs and build tools to meet those needs, work with the central data team to onboard new data sets. The team will work closely with portfolio managers across the firm, compliance and risk management function in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate must possess strong knowledge of the fixed income markets, analytics, and products. Knowledge of one of government bond market, interest rate derivatives, or macro volatility / options is a must. Ideal candidate will have extensive experience working with a trading desk either on sell- or buy-side who is passionate and can deliver in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: Build data and analytics applications for macro trading business Automate and support the Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) processes from various market data vendors and internal operational data stores. Aggregate data across multiple platforms and vendors Experience & Skills Required: 3+ years of Python experience Knowledge of fixed income markets and products Broad knowledge & experience of database concepts with proficiency in SQL Knowledge of noSQL databases and big data technologies Experience working with cloud or on-prem technologies and data infrastructure (workflow management engines, databases, storage & file systems, analytics platforms) Experience in processing large and complex datasets Knowledge of financial data (security master, tick & bars pricing data, etc.), a plus with experience in Bloomberg, Refinitiv Good communication and interpersonal skills Ability to perform well under pressure Enthusiastic, flexible and adaptable Ability to work independently as well as part of a team Desirable: Expertise in Python Knowledge of Linux, SQL, git and Murex Java/C++/Rust/Go is a plus Experience with KDB or similar high performance time series processing technology is a plus Contact If this sounds like you, or you'd like more information, please get in touch: George Hutchinson-Binks ()
Summary One of the world's most prestigious hedge funds is looking for an experienced and energetic backend engineer to join a brand-new team pioneering sophisticated technology and innovative investment strategies for their top-performing Portfolio Managers. An involved and very hands-on role, you will help to build a Python-based platform to integrate datasets, analytics/pricing systems and tech platforms across the firm. You'll also be part of an elite group deploying the platform to PMs; building & maintaining robust, high-performance APIs and services to support them in trading, risk management, tech analysis & research. Successful candidates will likely have front-office experience in a similar role working with PMs, where you have demonstrated that you can adapt to steep learning curves and communicate well with both the business and technology. Requirements 7+ years' experience, including 4+ years of Python Solid experience building a product and rapidly iterating according to user feedback Good eye for API design, focused on scalability and reliability Familiarity with equity and/or fixed income products (in particular pricing/analytics) Nice to Have Front-office hedge fund experience Use of data-driven approaches Rewards & Incentives Strong salary + bonuses Collaborative culture and an energetic, dynamic engineering atmosphere Build and share knowledge alongside top-tier engineers Contact If you feel you are suitable for this role, or would like more information, drop me an email: Jack Peck e t
May 01, 2024
Full time
Summary One of the world's most prestigious hedge funds is looking for an experienced and energetic backend engineer to join a brand-new team pioneering sophisticated technology and innovative investment strategies for their top-performing Portfolio Managers. An involved and very hands-on role, you will help to build a Python-based platform to integrate datasets, analytics/pricing systems and tech platforms across the firm. You'll also be part of an elite group deploying the platform to PMs; building & maintaining robust, high-performance APIs and services to support them in trading, risk management, tech analysis & research. Successful candidates will likely have front-office experience in a similar role working with PMs, where you have demonstrated that you can adapt to steep learning curves and communicate well with both the business and technology. Requirements 7+ years' experience, including 4+ years of Python Solid experience building a product and rapidly iterating according to user feedback Good eye for API design, focused on scalability and reliability Familiarity with equity and/or fixed income products (in particular pricing/analytics) Nice to Have Front-office hedge fund experience Use of data-driven approaches Rewards & Incentives Strong salary + bonuses Collaborative culture and an energetic, dynamic engineering atmosphere Build and share knowledge alongside top-tier engineers Contact If you feel you are suitable for this role, or would like more information, drop me an email: Jack Peck e t
My client - one of the industry's leading global investment managers - is assembling a strong Quant Technology team to build their next generation of in-house analytics and trading support tools. This team will develop and maintain the in-house models and pricing libraries, providing firm-wide live risk and Profit&Loss analysis to support global trading in Fixed Income, Commodities, Credit, commodities and FX products. This is a unique opportunity to join one of the leading hedge funds in the world and enter the fast-growing world of FinTech, learning from the best in the field how it is done at the highest levels. Offering a fast-paced environment with excellent international growth opportunities, you'll gain exposure to world-class financial technologies and global markets. Responsibilities Take part in the development and enhancement of the back-end distributed system, providing continuous and uninterrupted Risk and Profit&Loss information to Portfolio Managers and Risk Officers. Manage a small team of Python back-end developers while continuing to work at least 50% hands-on. Work closely with Quant researchers and developers, tech teams, middle office and trading teams in Tel Aviv and New York / Miami. Build micro services on top of the new analytics library and integrate it into the existing system, using the latest technologies. Mandatory Requirements Substantial experience developing in Python (at least 7 years development experience, at least 2 years in Python). Proven ability with technical leadership making critical design decisions Previous experience managing a team / leading developers on projects Experience in Client-Server, Distributed computing and Microservices design patterns Experience developing and maintaining back-end distributed system. Good understanding of various Design Patterns, Algorithms & Data structures Experience working with Git / GitHub B.A. in computer science or another quantitative field Strong problem-solving capabilities & analytical skills Ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders across the organization Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Detail oriented, organized, demonstrating thoroughness and strong ownership of work Experience working in a production environment. Additional valuable skills (nice to have, but not essential) Experience with any of the following: Docker/Kubernetes NoSQL like MongoDB asynchronous programming in python and use of the asyncio library reactive and/or functional programming Linux environment Continuous Integration and Deployment (CI/CD) Java or C++ (including modern C++ standards) Cross Asset Pricing and Risk Systems, financial mathematics and statistics, or the financial industry Contact If this sounds like you, or you'd like more information, please get in touch: George Hutchinson-Binks ()
May 01, 2024
Full time
My client - one of the industry's leading global investment managers - is assembling a strong Quant Technology team to build their next generation of in-house analytics and trading support tools. This team will develop and maintain the in-house models and pricing libraries, providing firm-wide live risk and Profit&Loss analysis to support global trading in Fixed Income, Commodities, Credit, commodities and FX products. This is a unique opportunity to join one of the leading hedge funds in the world and enter the fast-growing world of FinTech, learning from the best in the field how it is done at the highest levels. Offering a fast-paced environment with excellent international growth opportunities, you'll gain exposure to world-class financial technologies and global markets. Responsibilities Take part in the development and enhancement of the back-end distributed system, providing continuous and uninterrupted Risk and Profit&Loss information to Portfolio Managers and Risk Officers. Manage a small team of Python back-end developers while continuing to work at least 50% hands-on. Work closely with Quant researchers and developers, tech teams, middle office and trading teams in Tel Aviv and New York / Miami. Build micro services on top of the new analytics library and integrate it into the existing system, using the latest technologies. Mandatory Requirements Substantial experience developing in Python (at least 7 years development experience, at least 2 years in Python). Proven ability with technical leadership making critical design decisions Previous experience managing a team / leading developers on projects Experience in Client-Server, Distributed computing and Microservices design patterns Experience developing and maintaining back-end distributed system. Good understanding of various Design Patterns, Algorithms & Data structures Experience working with Git / GitHub B.A. in computer science or another quantitative field Strong problem-solving capabilities & analytical skills Ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders across the organization Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Detail oriented, organized, demonstrating thoroughness and strong ownership of work Experience working in a production environment. Additional valuable skills (nice to have, but not essential) Experience with any of the following: Docker/Kubernetes NoSQL like MongoDB asynchronous programming in python and use of the asyncio library reactive and/or functional programming Linux environment Continuous Integration and Deployment (CI/CD) Java or C++ (including modern C++ standards) Cross Asset Pricing and Risk Systems, financial mathematics and statistics, or the financial industry Contact If this sounds like you, or you'd like more information, please get in touch: George Hutchinson-Binks ()
Our client, a leading investment firm, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Back End Engineer to join a new team working on pioneering projects in Capital Structure Arbitrage (Cap Arb). This role lies at the intersection of sophisticated technology and innovative investment strategies, designed to support some of the most talented Portfolio Managers in the world. About the Team This team is a vital force in bridging the divide between equities and fixed income, focusing on two primary areas: Platform Development: We're building a python-based platform that integrates datasets, analytics/pricing systems, and technology platforms across the firm. You'll be shaping a new system to standardize market data; to link diverse securities, derivatives and entities; to power research, exploration and backtesting workflows; and to build valuable and delightful front office apps and tools. Rapid Application Development: You'll be part of an elite squad responsible for deploying the platform to PMs and for building robust front office tools and systems to support PMs in trading, risk management, opportunity screening, technical/systematic analysis, and research. Responsibilities This is a heavy hands-on engineering role, and you will be expected to: Design, build and maintain beautiful, robust and high-performance APIs and services Ensure that our system is extensible, scalable, reliable and meets agreed-upon SLAs for both external users (PMs) and internal users (your teammates) Craft code that meets an exceptional standard for maintainability, readability and best practices Recognize technical debt, and propose and implement solutions on your own Advocate for improvements to product quality and performance Requirements 7+ years of experience as a back-end or full-stack engineer, ideally on a front-office team at a hedge fund, focused on scalability, reliability and API design 4+ years of experience with Python or an aptitude for learning new languages and frameworks Familiarity with equity and fixed income products, especially basic pricing & analytics Demonstrated experience with building a product and rapidly iterating based on user feedback Proficiency & thoughtfulness around API design, testability/readability and system architecture Proven ability to work in a fast-paced development environment and deliver timely results Demonstrated use of data-driven approaches to experiment, measure success and iterate Ability to navigate complex technical and product-related issues Proactive, effective communication and a bias towards action Opportunities As an integral part of the team, you will: Enjoy the freedom to move fast, act autonomously, and make your mark on the firm Expand your understanding of complex, cross-asset investment strategies Work with some of the most technically sophisticated investors on the Street Build alongside top-tier software engineers in a dynamic environment Culture The firm's culture is of fast execution with enterprise-level quality. It's high energy, driven, and not afraid of failure. Every member brings their A+ game and leaves a positive impact on stakeholders, which span many departments across the firm. Their values: Extreme accountability: You own your role and the impact you make Respect for different ideas: We will disagree and that's great, but we respect the disagreement and embrace the process Bold pursuit: We don't hesitate in the face of potential mistakes. If you're confident in the impact, take action Vibrant engineering culture: We champion an energetic, dynamic engineering atmosphere that thrives on continuous upskilling, creative teamwork, and pursuit of innovation Come be a part of a team that's building out new platforms, unearthing innovative solutions, and pushing the bounds of what's possible. Contact If this sounds like you, or you'd like more information, please get in touch: George Hutchinson-Binks ()
May 01, 2024
Full time
Our client, a leading investment firm, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Back End Engineer to join a new team working on pioneering projects in Capital Structure Arbitrage (Cap Arb). This role lies at the intersection of sophisticated technology and innovative investment strategies, designed to support some of the most talented Portfolio Managers in the world. About the Team This team is a vital force in bridging the divide between equities and fixed income, focusing on two primary areas: Platform Development: We're building a python-based platform that integrates datasets, analytics/pricing systems, and technology platforms across the firm. You'll be shaping a new system to standardize market data; to link diverse securities, derivatives and entities; to power research, exploration and backtesting workflows; and to build valuable and delightful front office apps and tools. Rapid Application Development: You'll be part of an elite squad responsible for deploying the platform to PMs and for building robust front office tools and systems to support PMs in trading, risk management, opportunity screening, technical/systematic analysis, and research. Responsibilities This is a heavy hands-on engineering role, and you will be expected to: Design, build and maintain beautiful, robust and high-performance APIs and services Ensure that our system is extensible, scalable, reliable and meets agreed-upon SLAs for both external users (PMs) and internal users (your teammates) Craft code that meets an exceptional standard for maintainability, readability and best practices Recognize technical debt, and propose and implement solutions on your own Advocate for improvements to product quality and performance Requirements 7+ years of experience as a back-end or full-stack engineer, ideally on a front-office team at a hedge fund, focused on scalability, reliability and API design 4+ years of experience with Python or an aptitude for learning new languages and frameworks Familiarity with equity and fixed income products, especially basic pricing & analytics Demonstrated experience with building a product and rapidly iterating based on user feedback Proficiency & thoughtfulness around API design, testability/readability and system architecture Proven ability to work in a fast-paced development environment and deliver timely results Demonstrated use of data-driven approaches to experiment, measure success and iterate Ability to navigate complex technical and product-related issues Proactive, effective communication and a bias towards action Opportunities As an integral part of the team, you will: Enjoy the freedom to move fast, act autonomously, and make your mark on the firm Expand your understanding of complex, cross-asset investment strategies Work with some of the most technically sophisticated investors on the Street Build alongside top-tier software engineers in a dynamic environment Culture The firm's culture is of fast execution with enterprise-level quality. It's high energy, driven, and not afraid of failure. Every member brings their A+ game and leaves a positive impact on stakeholders, which span many departments across the firm. Their values: Extreme accountability: You own your role and the impact you make Respect for different ideas: We will disagree and that's great, but we respect the disagreement and embrace the process Bold pursuit: We don't hesitate in the face of potential mistakes. If you're confident in the impact, take action Vibrant engineering culture: We champion an energetic, dynamic engineering atmosphere that thrives on continuous upskilling, creative teamwork, and pursuit of innovation Come be a part of a team that's building out new platforms, unearthing innovative solutions, and pushing the bounds of what's possible. Contact If this sounds like you, or you'd like more information, please get in touch: George Hutchinson-Binks ()
Software Engineer (Python) - Cap Arb Portfolio Manager Tools Software Engineer, Cap Arb PM Tools Millennium, a leading investment firm, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Software Engineer to join a new team working on pioneering projects in Capital Structure Arbitrage (Cap Arb). This role lies at the intersection of sophisticated technology and innovative investment strategies, designed to support some of the most talented Portfolio Managers in the world. About the Team Our team is a vital force in bridging the divide between equities and fixed income at Millennium. We focus on two primary areas: Platform Development: We're building a python-based platform that integrates datasets, analytics/pricing systems, and technology platforms across the firm. You'll be shaping a new system to standardize market data; to link diverse securities, derivatives and entities; to power research, exploration and backtesting workflows; and to build valuable and delightful front office apps and tools. Rapid Application Development: You'll be part of an elite squad responsible for deploying the platform to PMs and for building robust front office tools and systems to support PMs in trading, risk management, opportunity screening, technical/systematic analysis, and research. Responsibilities This is a heavy hands-on engineering role, and you will be expected to: Design, build and maintain beautiful, robust and high-performance APIs and services Ensure that our system is extensible, scalable, reliable and meets agreed-upon SLAs for both external users (PMs) and internal users (your teammates) Craft code that meets an exceptional standard for maintainability, readability and best practices Recognize technical debt, and propose and implement solutions on your own Advocate for improvements to product quality and performance Requirements 7+ years of experience as a back-end or full-stack engineer, ideally on a front-office team at a hedge fund, focused on scalability, reliability and API design 4+ years of experience with Python Familiarity with equity and fixed income products, especially basic pricing & analytics Demonstrated experience with building a product and rapidly iterating based on user feedback Proficiency & thoughtfulness around API design, testability/readability and system architecture Proven ability to work in a fast-paced development environment and deliver timely results Demonstrated use of data-driven approaches to experiment, measure success and iterate Ability to navigate complex technical and product-related issues Proactive, effective communication and a bias towards action Opportunities As an integral part of our team, you will: Enjoy the freedom to move fast, act autonomously, and make your mark on the firm Expand your understanding of complex, cross-asset investment strategies Work with some of the most technically sophisticated investors on the Street Build alongside top-tier software engineers in a dynamic environment Our Culture We have a culture of fast execution with enterprise-level quality. We are high energy, driven, and not afraid of failure. Every member brings their A+ game and leaves a positive impact on our stakeholders, which span many departments across the firm. We value: Extreme accountability: You own your role and the impact you make Respect for different ideas: We will disagree and that's great, but we respect the disagreement and embrace the process Bold pursuit: We don't hesitate in the face of potential mistakes. If you're confident in the impact, take action Vibrant engineering culture: We champion an energetic, dynamic engineering atmosphere that thrives on continuous upskilling, creative teamwork, and pursuit of innovation At Millennium, we're doing things differently. Come be a part of a team that's building out new platforms, unearthing innovative solutions, and pushing the bounds of what's possible.
Apr 27, 2024
Full time
Software Engineer (Python) - Cap Arb Portfolio Manager Tools Software Engineer, Cap Arb PM Tools Millennium, a leading investment firm, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Software Engineer to join a new team working on pioneering projects in Capital Structure Arbitrage (Cap Arb). This role lies at the intersection of sophisticated technology and innovative investment strategies, designed to support some of the most talented Portfolio Managers in the world. About the Team Our team is a vital force in bridging the divide between equities and fixed income at Millennium. We focus on two primary areas: Platform Development: We're building a python-based platform that integrates datasets, analytics/pricing systems, and technology platforms across the firm. You'll be shaping a new system to standardize market data; to link diverse securities, derivatives and entities; to power research, exploration and backtesting workflows; and to build valuable and delightful front office apps and tools. Rapid Application Development: You'll be part of an elite squad responsible for deploying the platform to PMs and for building robust front office tools and systems to support PMs in trading, risk management, opportunity screening, technical/systematic analysis, and research. Responsibilities This is a heavy hands-on engineering role, and you will be expected to: Design, build and maintain beautiful, robust and high-performance APIs and services Ensure that our system is extensible, scalable, reliable and meets agreed-upon SLAs for both external users (PMs) and internal users (your teammates) Craft code that meets an exceptional standard for maintainability, readability and best practices Recognize technical debt, and propose and implement solutions on your own Advocate for improvements to product quality and performance Requirements 7+ years of experience as a back-end or full-stack engineer, ideally on a front-office team at a hedge fund, focused on scalability, reliability and API design 4+ years of experience with Python Familiarity with equity and fixed income products, especially basic pricing & analytics Demonstrated experience with building a product and rapidly iterating based on user feedback Proficiency & thoughtfulness around API design, testability/readability and system architecture Proven ability to work in a fast-paced development environment and deliver timely results Demonstrated use of data-driven approaches to experiment, measure success and iterate Ability to navigate complex technical and product-related issues Proactive, effective communication and a bias towards action Opportunities As an integral part of our team, you will: Enjoy the freedom to move fast, act autonomously, and make your mark on the firm Expand your understanding of complex, cross-asset investment strategies Work with some of the most technically sophisticated investors on the Street Build alongside top-tier software engineers in a dynamic environment Our Culture We have a culture of fast execution with enterprise-level quality. We are high energy, driven, and not afraid of failure. Every member brings their A+ game and leaves a positive impact on our stakeholders, which span many departments across the firm. We value: Extreme accountability: You own your role and the impact you make Respect for different ideas: We will disagree and that's great, but we respect the disagreement and embrace the process Bold pursuit: We don't hesitate in the face of potential mistakes. If you're confident in the impact, take action Vibrant engineering culture: We champion an energetic, dynamic engineering atmosphere that thrives on continuous upskilling, creative teamwork, and pursuit of innovation At Millennium, we're doing things differently. Come be a part of a team that's building out new platforms, unearthing innovative solutions, and pushing the bounds of what's possible.