Senior C++ Algo Dev - 6 month FTC

Ingenii Search Ltd
London
10 months ago
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An excellent opportunity has arisen at a leading bank in the city for an Senior C++ Developer to join the Equities Algo team on a 6 month FTC. There is the potential for this to either be extended or go permanent.


This is an exciting role, as the team works across development, research, strategies and execution. The role will start off as on the Development side, but there is the opportunity to get involved in all aspects of the desk and also move your career forward specialising in any of these disciplines.


Some of the duties within the role include, but not limited to:


  • Research strategies for tailoring the pricing and controlling the behaviour of auto-hedging
  • Write production-quality code used for pricing and hedging equities instruments
  • Oversee the algos’ performance intraday, verifying that pricing and hedging is behaving as expected and acting when needed to fix issues


They are looking for a Senior C++ developer who has experience of building high performing, low-latency systems on either an Algo or e-trading desk.


In return they are offering an excellent remuneration package, plus huge bonus potential, a hybrid working model, low staff turnover, inclusive culture and excellent career progression and development opportunities.


Please apply to find out more about this exciting opportunity!

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