TP ICAP is looking for an experienced Algo Trading developer to join the Global Trading Technology team to develop, support, and deliver state-of-the-art trading solutions, including client-facing, high-availability, low-latency trading algorithms and related technology, to improve order execution for clients while minimizing market impact and risk exposure.
Requirements
- Expert proficiency with computer technologies including Java, Linux, and OO Design with a focus on performance, re-usability, test automation and flexibility for customizations.
- At least 2 years’ experience developing trading systems (backend) for Equities, Futures or Listed Derivatives (ideally execution algorithms, prop strategies, risk trading, smart routing etc.)
- Experience based knowledge of Equities market microstructure and trading workflows. This includes but not limited to trading venues, order types, market data, applicable regulations and order routing.
- Aptitude and ability to efficiently implement quantitative models, perform statistical data analysis, build/use data visualization tools and conduct simulation and back-testing of strategies.
- Experience designing, developing, and implementing of trading strategies such as benchmark tracking, liquidity seeking and dark aggregation algorithms.
- Experience in Agile Methodologies.
- Experience with low latency messaging products, such as Solace and 29West.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the full lifecycle of designing, developing, test automation and monitoring of Liquidnet’s Next Generation Global Algorithmic Trading platform and low latency trading strategies as well as key infrastructure components such as low latency order management and order handling, rules engines and other algorithmic trading components.
- Work closely with Quants on implementation of trading algorithms, quantitative models, and analytical signals.
- Develop innovative solutions in a strategic, pragmatic way.
- Be curious and inquisitive around industry trends and strive for continuous improvement.
- Develop, support, and deliver state-of-the-art trading solutions to end-users including internal trading desks as well as buy-side clients.
- Develop and support the products.
- Implement trading algorithms, quantitative models, and analytical signals.
Other
- Proven track record of developing quality software and trading strategies in a world class financial services organization.
- Work with Product and Sales teams on client requests and algo customizations.
- Succeed in a collaborative development environment.
- Previous experience working effectively with front office trading teams.
- Demonstrated development skills in a collaborative, team-oriented style.
