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