We are partnered with a stealth-mode trading technology firm who are seeking a visionary Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead the build of a proprietary prop trading platform from the ground up. The company is developing an AI-powered system that merges advanced data science, algorithmic trading, and intuitive interfaces to drive next-generation financial strategies.
The Role
As CTO, you'll define and execute the technology roadmap, architect the entire platform, and build a high-performing distributed engineering team. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on delivering a secure, scalable, and intelligent trading system from scratch.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the end-to-end architecture and development of a greenfield trading platform
* Oversee integration of real-time market data, broker APIs, and strategy deployment via a custom DSL
* Build interactive trading interfaces (React/TypeScript)
* Drive DevOps, CI/CD, cloud infrastructure (Azure preferred), and cybersecurity
* Hire, mentor, and manage a distributed engineering team across multiple jurisdictions
* Ensure compliance with financial industry standards and audit readiness
What We're Looking For
* 10+ years in tech leadership, with 5+ in fintech, trading tech, or AI startups
* Proven experience building and scaling real-time, data-intensive systems from scratch
* Proficiency in C# for high-performance, low-latency trading systems
* Strong backend (Python, Node.js, Rust) and frontend (React, Next.js) expertise
* Deep experience with cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP), broker APIs, and market data pipelines
* Track record of building high-performing teams and aligning tech with business goals
Bonus Points
* Experience in early-stage or scaling startups
* Familiarity with trading strategy design or quant research workflows
Why Join?
* Lead the build of a greenfield trading platform with cutting-edge AI and infrastructure
* Shape the tech backbone of a forward-thinking trading firm
* Competitive salary, equity, and global collaboration opportunities
* Influence process, tooling, and team structure from day one
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