Summary:
Our client is a leading tech-driven quant and systematic hedge fund trading with offices across the globe. They leverage deep knowledge in data, research, technology and trading to deliver high-quality returns. This opportunity offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment with excellent scope for career growth.
In this role, your primary focus will be providing high quality user support to the global team, promptly resolving any system issues that impact front office trading flows. Collaborating with internal and external teams on a daily basis, your workload will be varied, with tasks including: support trading platforms on different OS environments – Windows & Linux; provide maintenance and support of static databases, and develop tools to continuously improve ability to monitor the trading environment.
Requirements:
1. Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role
2. 2+ years of Bash, Command Dos, Powershell or Python scripting experience is essential
3. Outstanding problem-solving skills and business analytics capabilities
4. High level of Linux OS experience is a hard requirement
5. Team player essential; keen focus on owning issues and commitment to their resolution
6. Availability to cover evening/weekend support (remote access)
7. Expert relational database skills (in order of preference: SQL Server, Postgres) are essential
Desirable:
8. Experience facing off to the front office (traders and senior managers)
9. Knowledge of Equities/Futures/Commodities/FX asset classes
Benefits:
10. Great opportunity to be part of a collaborative, creative environment where you can feel valued for your input
11. Competitive salary + generous benefits
12. Professional and personal development
13. Relaxed, casual culture, with a healthy work-life balance