At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop and enhance the Helix Trading System, focusing on trade execution and system integration.
- Company: Join iSAM, a leading fintech firm revolutionising quantitative trading.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, dynamic work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative team culture with excellent career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Make an impact in financial technology while working with cutting-edge systems.
- Qualifications: Strong Java development skills and experience in financial trading systems required.
The predicted salary is between 59400 - 72600 £ per year.
iSAM is an innovative financial technology firm specialising in quantitative trading, comprised of iSAM Funds and iSAM Securities. iSAM Securities, regulated by the FCA, SFC, and CIMA, is a leading algorithmic trading firm and trusted electronic market maker, providing liquidity, technology, and prime services to institutional clients and trading venues globally. The firm offers full-service prime brokerage and execution via its cutting-edge proprietary technology, as well as market-leading analytics, cleared through the group’s bank Prime Brokers. iSAM Funds is an alternative asset manager specialising in systematic investing. Each strategy is unique, provides a specialist quantitative approach, and is designed to deliver highly diversifying absolute returns for institutional portfolios.
About the Role:
We are looking for a talented and hands-on Java developer with experience in financial trading and execution systems, ideally within the equities space, to join the Helix Technology team.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and deliver the roadmap for the ISAM Helix Trading System, with a primary focus on trade execution and integration with middle- and back-office systems.
- Work closely with brokers to continuously improve algorithmic execution, incorporating feedback from the Execution Research team and coordinating A/B testing where required.
- Support the onboarding of new execution brokers and implement approved execution improvements.
- Facilitate changes related to prime brokers or trading accounts.
- Generate, maintain, and enhance Transaction Cost Analysis (TCA) reports.
- Contribute to the architectural evolution of the Helix technology platform.
- Provide ongoing maintenance and support for the Helix trading system.
- Participate in the production support rota following appropriate training.
Qualifications:
- Strong development experience in Java (Python experience is a plus).
- Minimum 5 years of relevant software development experience.
- Prior exposure to execution systems within a bank, hedge fund, or financial services firm.
- Experience in equities trading or related markets is highly desirable.
- Degree in a STEM discipline (e.g., Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Computer Science).
- Proven ability as a hands-on software engineer.
Personal Attributes:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Highly analytical with excellent attention to detail.
- Proactive, self-driven, and able to work collaboratively within a team environment.
Key Outcomes:
- Take full ownership of multiple critical components within the Helix trading system, ensuring stability, scalability, and continuous improvement.
- Deliver on the roadmap for the ISAM Helix Trading and Execution platform.
- Produce clean, well-documented, and testable code, adhering to software engineering best practices.
- Continuously refine systems through performance optimisation, technical debt reduction, and automation initiatives.
- Participate in the support rota, providing expertise and guidance on execution-related production issues.
Software Engineer-JAVA / Java Developer in London employer: Isam Corporation D/b/a
iSAM is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and innovative work culture, where employees are encouraged to grow and develop their skills in the fast-paced world of financial technology. With a focus on collaboration and proactive engagement, the Associate Seller role offers unique opportunities for professional advancement while working alongside industry experts in a supportive environment. Located in a vibrant financial hub, iSAM provides its team with access to cutting-edge resources and a network of influential clients, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
