Head of Trading Platforms

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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

Preferred Technical Skills

Seniority level

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Finance and Sales

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