Quantitative Developer

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On-site

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Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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Job description

The Role We are seeking a talented and motivated Quantitative Developer to join our dynamic systematic trading team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, a passion for technology, and a keen interest in the financial industry. You will work closely with our quantitative researchers and fellow engineers to develop and maintain high-performance trading systems and tools. What you’ll do - Design, develop, and maintain high-performance applications, including market data, order management systems, and trading systems. - Optimize and enhance existing software to improve performance and scalability. - Ensure the reliability and robustness of trading systems through rigorous testing and live monitoring. - Participate in code reviews and contribute to best practices in software development. - Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and industry trends to drive innovation. What you’ll bring What you need: • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. • 5+ years of experience in software development within the financial industry, such as proprietary trading firms, hedge funds, or investment banks. • Proficiency in programming languages such as C++ and Python, with solid experience in database technologies like SQL and KDB. • Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, and software design principles. • Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and strong communication and teamwork abilities. We’d love if you had: • Experience with systematic trading system development. • Experience with DevOps practices and continuous integration tools. • Experience with risk reporting systems and troubleshooting pre/post-trade related issues. • Experience with market data access via Reuters, Bloomberg, and exchange native protocols. • Knowledge of cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure). • Knowledge of machine learning and data analysis techniques. Who We Are Schonfeld Strategic Advisors is a global multi-strategy, multi-manager investment platform that harnesses the transformative power of people to perform in all market environments. Our dynamic culture inspires better outcomes for our team, our investors, and our partners. We aim to consistently deliver risk-adjusted returns, with people driving performance. We specialize in four core strategies: Quantitative Trading, Fundamental Equity, Tactical Trading, and Discretionary Macro & Fixed Income. We capitalize on inefficiencies and opportunities within the markets, drawing from a significant investment in proprietary technology, infrastructure, and risk analytics. We invest through internal portfolio managers and external partner funds, pursuing alignment among investors, investment professionals, and the firm. Our footprint spans 7 countries and 19 offices. Our Culture Talent is our strategy. We believe our success is because of our people, so putting our talent above all else is our top priority. We are teamwork-oriented, collaborative, and encourage ideas-at all levels-to be shared. As an organization committed to investing in our people, we provide learning & educational offerings and opportunities to make an impact. We foster a sense of belonging among all of our employees with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the forefront of this mission. Our employees value diversity across identity, thought, people and perspective which serves as the foundation of our culture. As a firm, we are committed to creating a hiring process that is fair, welcoming and supportive.

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