Archive: March 2009

High Frequency Trader

Compensation: Performance based.
Location: London

Description:

A start up private fund specialising in High Frequency trading is looking to grow their team. The focus is initially going to be towards intraday trading in European equities, although there is flexibility with strategy decision. They offer the most up to date technology enabling the fastest transactions possible. The successful individual will have had proven exposure in High Frequency space, preferably within European Equities. You will have been running your own strategies and have proven success with these, coupled with in-depth development knowledge. This is an excellent opportunity for an entrepreneurial trader with strong technical skills. An excellent compensation package is on offer.

Desirable Skills:

• Proven High Frequency Strategies
• Exposure in European Equities
• Strong technical skills (C++)
• Intraday trading experience

Option Market Making Devloper

Compensation: Top End
Location: Chicago

Description:

A major Chicago based Hedge Fund has recently set up an Automated Options Market Making business. It is in it’s infancy and so the manager is looking for highly experienced developers with 5+ years working on Options Market Making (OMM) systems. The right candidate will be working for one of the top OMM groups and be willing to work from Chicago. The role offers an experienced individual the chance to join a young and rapidly expanding business and be a major part of its global growth.

Desirable Skills:

• Excellent technical skills in an OO language
• Vast experience of building on OMM systems
• An entrepreneurial mindset
• A willingness to be a major driving force in a new business

Please send resumes to info@gtpractice.com

Senior Options Market Making Developer

Compensation: Top End
Location: Chicago

Description:

A major Chicago based Hedge Fund has recently set up an Automated Options Market Making business. It is in it’s infancy and so the manager is looking for highly experienced developers with 5+ years working on Options Market Making (OMM) systems. The right candidate will be working for one of the top OMM groups and be willing to work from Chicago. The role offers an experienced individual the chance to join a young and rapidly expanding business and be a major part of its global growth.

Desirable Skills:

• Excellent technical skills in an OO language
• Vast experience of building on OMM systems
• An entrepreneurial mindset
• A willingness to be a major driving force in a new business