Quantitative Trading System Engineer (Shanghai)

Our Client

Our client is an esteemed Hedge Fund with a strong presence in the heart of Shanghai, China. With a solid legacy and an established reputation, our client stands as a trailblazer in the financial industry, boasting an extensive network that spans across continents. Right now, they are looking for an experienced Quantitative Trading System Engineer to join their team in Shanghai, China. As a Quantitative Trading System Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the design, development, and optimization of cutting-edge trading systems for our client’s well-established Hedge Fund. 

Job Description

• Participate in daily development/maintenance of a low-latency high-frequency trading platform, including underlying architecture, market data, trading engine and transaction order processing
• Establish interface to domestic and foreign exchanges for quotation and trading, based on different protocols such as REST/ WebSocket /FIX.
• Maintain communication with the business needs, continuously enhance and optimize system functions
• Operational tools development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience as a Quantitative Trading System Engineer, ideally within the hedge fund or financial services industry.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, Java, or similar languages.
• Strong experience in building and optimizing trading systems, algorithmic trading, and market connectivity.
• Familiarity with high-frequency trading concepts, order execution, and risk management.
• Solid understanding of financial instruments, market microstructure, and trading strategies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.