Quantitative Developer - Python / C++

My client is a leading global hedge fund and proprietary trading house and would like to expand their Hong Kong and Singapore offices. They focus on low latency options market making, futures market making, delta 1 trading and execution services. As they continue to expand in Asia, they are looking for multiple Python developers / C++ developers to join their team, in Hong Kong/ Singapore.

This team are at the technological forefront of electronic trading, and are looking for talent that will help them continue to push the boundaries of what is achievable. You will be working alongside our traders, quant researchers, and other engineers to come up with innovative solutions to the challenging problems they face daily.

The role

• Developing and enhancing state-of-the-art low latency trading systems.
• Work will involve working closely with quants and trader on strategy development / optimization and the development of trading system infrastructure.
• Think: new products, new markets, new trading strategies.

Incentives

• Opportunity to work at one of the most successful global prop / electronic trading firms, globally.
• Opportunity to work with some of the best traders, quantitative strategists, and technologists in the prop trading space. People that have joined this firm recently have come from top trading firms, Silicon Valley start-ups, research labs, and academia.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of algorithms, computer networks, architecture and operating systems
• Excellent Python or C++ development skills (and Linux system experience strongly preferred).
• Preference for:
• Public tech activity (e.g.

Stack

Overflow contributions, GitHub projects, etc)

• Strong background in any of the following:
• Mathematics and statistics
• Distributed computing

In short, this is a great chance to leave the monotony of the large bulge bracket banks behind, and join a world class prop trading shop. You will work with exceptional people and have high business visibility and impact. The working hours are great, and the chance to put your thoughts and ideas into practice here are unparalleled. You can have a direct and meaningful impact on this organization’s technology strategies and direction, whilst working in a collaborative team with like-minded people.

If you would like to apply for this opening or discuss any other positions within banking and finance technology in Asia, please send an email to / .