Head of Trading Platforms

Quanta SearchChicago, IL, United States

30+ days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

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Our client is a trading firm with over 30 years of experience, using advanced technology and skilled people to work in markets around the world. They're based in Chicago, but have offices across the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia. They trade in various asset types, such as Fixed Income, Equities, ETFs, Commodities, andFX.

Core Responsibilities

Manage the technology infrastructure for the key electronic trading platform that also acts as a foundational technology / software solution to a range of trading teams
Lead the selection and optimal use of hardware (server devices, network devices, etc.)
Lead or assist with advanced troubleshooting, covering network, system, and application levels
Carry out technology planning and continuous performance optimization activities
Work with the Compliance technology team to maintain a database of all exchange order sessions for compliance purposes and trading team attributions
Coordinate with shared infrastructure / services teams for the implementation of optimizations or new projects, including expanding to new colocation sites / exchanges or broadening activities with existing ones
Assist with technology resource management to ensure optimal use of hardware and space and power at global colocation sites
Manage cost allocations of exchange and technology infrastructure to different global trading teams
Ensure smooth operation of global trading systems and software platforms 23x5.5
Oversee production implementations and trading system support for the software platform supporting company-wide trading systems

Required Business Skills

Previous experience with electronic trading of equities, futures, options, fixed income, FX or a combination thereof

Experience with exchange co-location, exchange connectivity, and communication with technical and business staff from exchanges

Knowledge or familiarity with various global compliance / regulatory requirements

Strong business acumen, with the ability to compile cost / benefit studies for different technology projects under consideration

Proven ability to collaborate with, and coordinate activities with, internal and external technologists covering various technical disciplines

Maintain existing relationships with key technical and business counterparts at exchanges and Prime Brokers / FCM's

Preferred Technical Skills

Experience with CI / CD and process deployment / automation

Familiarity with connectivity methods and optimizations for various global electronic exchanges

Understanding of networking and communication protocols for use within a site (LAN) and across long-haul links (WAN)

Experience with server and network device selection and trade-offs

Knowledge of inter-site wireless communication technologies and methods

Practical technical skills, including but not limited to, things like the ability to analyze network packet captures, comfort with Linux command-line tools, ability to analyze system / application log files, database skill for ad-hoc queries. Python and / or shell scripting skills would be a significant advantage.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance and Sales

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