My client is a global proprietary trading firm specializing in high-frequency trading, market making, and systematic strategies across a broad range of asset classes. They are actively looking to hire a Quantitative Developer in Shanghai to join a new team under a senior portfolio manager.

Job Description:

In this role, you will play a crucial part in the development and optimization of the firm's trading infrastructure, focusing on tools that enhance the performance and scalability of their US equity trading strategies.

As part of the team, you will collaborate with the portfolio manager, quants, and other developers to build robust and efficient solutions to support their trading operations. You will be working in an environment where speed and precision are paramount, so a deep understanding of the technical side of trading systems is essential.

This position is ideal for a developer with 3+ years of relevant experience, particularly in a high-performance, financial services environment such as US equity trading.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain trading infrastructure and tools to support systematic trading strategies.
• Optimize the performance of core trading systems and ensure their scalability.
• Collaborate with quantitative researchers and traders to implement trading models and strategies in production environments.
• Develop, test, and deploy high-performance applications to meet the needs of the trading team.
• Enhance and maintain data feeds and integration with market data providers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to trading systems and tools.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in quant development, ideally within a trading or financial services environment.
• Strong proficiency in Python and kdb (q language). Familiarity with C++ is a bonus.
• Experience in or exposure to US equity trading or a similar financial trading domain is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of trading infrastructure, market data systems, and order execution.
• Familiarity with financial market concepts, particularly in equity markets.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with both technical and non-technical team members.

What My Client Offers:

• A dynamic, cutting-edge environment working on innovative trading systems.
• Opportunities to collaborate with experts in quantitative research, trading, and technology.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Career growth potential in a global, high-impact firm.
• A collaborative and supportive team culture with a focus on professional development.