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Prop Trading Firm seeks Hands of Development Manager – Chicago – C++/java/Electronic Trading

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:21:52 +0000

Circa $180,000 plus bonus and benefits

This highly prestigious and forward thinking Global Prop Trading Firm, have announced their search for a Hands on Senior Development manager, to take a business critical role in their Chicago Office. The firm experienced a hugely successful and profitable 2009, thus are seeking to massively expand their presence in the electronic trading market for the coming year. From day one, you will be an instrumental figure within the firm, taking a key role in driving the team forward and leading others to design, develop and support their cutting global electronic trading platform. Reporting directly to the senior management, you will lead and manage a small and dedicated team of talented developers, utilizing your wide business knowledge and experience in electronic trading.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skill set;

· Strong hands on development experience in C++ (java would be a plus)
· Extensive experience in electronic trading
· Proven ability to lead and manage a team
· Great communication skills
· Innovative and passionate

The firm are known for their fantastic culture, and it will certainly be an extremely exciting role for a strong technical leader looking to make the next step in their career and face a new challenge with great responsibility. Compensation and bonus are likely to be very competitive and since you will be working directly alongside the senior heads of the firm, career progression prospects are huge.

Global Investment Bank seeks Exceptional C++ Developer for Equity Option Trading Team– New York – C++/UNIX/TCP/IP

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:20:28 +0000

This truly outstanding global investment bank, with a fantastic reputation for their strong focus on technology, is seeking a motivated C++ application developer to join the development of their cutting edge electronic option trading team. The platform includes real time execution systems with a lot of new exciting risk management tools, thus this is a truly excellent opportunity for a talented and motivated C++ developer looking to face a new challenge in a business focused environment. You will work in a small team of experienced technologists and take a key role in the development of the GUI, order handling system, risk management tools and calculation tools.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skill set;

* Experience with C/C++ on UNIX
* Advanced degree in computer science
* Knowledge TCP/IP and relational databases
* A strong motivation and passion towards technology
* Desire to work in a business focused environment

This is an ideal role for a C/C++ developer with experience working in a software development team to move in to a role which will not only give them the chance to learn and work on a number of new technologies, but the opportunity to gain a huge amount of business knowledge and gain a great understanding of finance. The firm would be open to seeing those without a financial background if they have a strong skill set and are motivated, passionate and have a desire to face a steep learning curve. The firm are known to treat employees well and salary and bonus/benefits will most likely be very competitive.

Prop Trading Firm seeks Development Manager – CHICAGO – C++/

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:38:08 +0000

I wanted to get in touch regarding a new mandate with a well known prop trading firm based in Chicago. The team have just announced their search for a senior development manager, to take a hands on team lead role in their Chicago Office, and I wanted to see if this role would potentially take your interest.

The firm had a hugely successful 2009 and are looking to massively expand their presence in the electronic trading market for the coming year. You will be an instrumental figure within the firm, taking a key role in driving the firm forward for 2010 and reporting directly to the senior management.

Technically you will have a strong background in C++ (java would also be a plus), with a very hands on approach and a proven ability to lead a team of developers. You will need to be forward thinking, innovative and have a wide business knowledge.

The firm are known for their fantastic employee friendly culture, and it will certainly be a very exciting role for somebody looking to make the next step in their career and face a new challenge. Compensation and bonus are likely to be very competitive.

If you are potentially interested in this role, please could you reply as soon possible to clare.cooper@selbyjennings.com