At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and build high-quality Java engines for algorithmic trading.
- Company: Join Berenberg, a leading European private bank with a rich history.
- Benefits: Enjoy 30 days holiday, private health insurance, and flexible working hours.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a tech-driven bank shaping the future of trading.
- Qualifications: Strong Java skills and a passion for algorithmic trading required.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 £ per year.
For our Innovation & Technology department in London we are looking to hire a full-time Algorithmic Trading Engineer.
Innovation & Technology @ Berenberg
In an era where digitalisation and modern IT infrastructure is revolutionising banking, we are shaping a technology-driven bank in which you as an IT professional will work closely with our business units. Our technology teams offer you an environment that will present you with exciting challenges - be it through the support and further development of legacy systems or the introduction of modern technologies such as AI, machine learning and highly automated trading applications.
Your Role in the team:
As part of Berenberg’s expansion in electronic trading, the algorithmic trading team is looking for a delivery-focused engineer to develop trading engines, associated strategies and real-time trading desktops. This role contributes to both algo strategy design and the build-out of high-quality, real-time systems used for trading algo orders and liquidity seeking.
What will you do?
- Design and build high-quality Java engines for trading algo orders and liquidity seeking
- Develop algorithmic trading engines, associated strategies and supporting desktop tooling
- Contribute to algo strategy design as well as the build-out of real-time trading engines
- Build real-time trading desktops using technologies including React
- Develop data analytics, storage and processing capabilities
Who are we looking for?
- A strong Java engineer who writes performant, well-designed real-time server code
- Solid understanding of Equity market trading in Europe
- Good problem-solving skills with close attention to detail
- A keen interest in understanding the wider systems that form part of the trading stack
- Passion for continuous improvement and creativity
- A pro-active, collaborative approach when working with other Berenberg Investment Banking engineering teams
- Commitment to industry and Berenberg Investment Banking engineering best practices
- Experience in the equity sell-side trading industry would be desirable
- Experience with Kubernetes and Docker would be desirable
- Experience with React and building real-time web pages would be desirable
- A good understanding of the regulatory environment relevant to the role would be beneficial
What we offer you:
- Private pension plan - 10% of base salary contribution by Berenberg
- Generous 30 day holiday allowance
- Private Health Insurance
- Life Insurance scheme
- Flexible working hours
- Enhanced parental leave policies
- Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling sessions related to mental health, financial wellbeing and other topics
Apply online now to join our team – we look forward to receiving your application!
Berenberg is an Equal Opportunities Employer and prides itself on being a modern, dynamic and internationally orientated organisation. We value the rich diversity, skills and abilities and creative potential that people from differing backgrounds and experiences bring to the workplace. Every employee plays a vital role in providing quality service to all our customers and helping to create an inclusive working environment, where everyone can realise their full potential.
Algorithmic Trading Developer employer: Berenberg
Berenberg is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London where innovation and collaboration thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth, the company provides extensive training opportunities and a generous benefits package, including a 10% pension contribution and private health insurance, ensuring that employees feel valued and supported in their professional journey.
