At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and optimise high-frequency trading applications in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Dynamic proprietary trading house with a focus on innovation and technology.
- Benefits: Casual work culture, opportunities for research, and career growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment encouraging new ideas and personal development.
- Why this job: Join a cutting-edge team and make a real impact in financial markets.
- Qualifications: Degree in Maths, Computing or Finance; experience with Linux/Windows and trading software.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Miller Maxwell has been approached by a US-based proprietary trading house expanding into the European markets. The proprietary trading house was established in 1999 and is at the forefront of quantitative trading across global financial markets.
The IT Operations Engineer will join an expanding front-office technical support and development team in London. The IT Operations Engineer will:
- Deploy and support custom and monitoring applications for low-latency, high-frequency real-time trading
- Work with front-office teams – Quant, Research, Trading departments to improve trading experience
- Support, monitor and automate business critical trading applications
- Configure and deploy proprietary trading applications
- Monitor and suggest ways to improve WAN latency
- Work with developers to optimise trading systems
The IT Operations Engineer will need:
- A degree in a mathematical, Computing or Finance related subject
- Experience with Linux and/or Windows Operating systems
- General financial markets experience required – Derivatives, Equities, FX or Fixed Income
- Trade Support experience – Ability to work with front-office users
- Experience configuring, monitoring and support of trading software
- Knowledge of Python, C#, C++ - beneficial
The IT Operations Engineer will become an influential member of the team to help and improve their proprietary, high frequency trading operations in London. The client operates a dynamic/entrepreneurial casual working environment. Their investment in technology and scientific research has kept them at the top of their field. It is encouraged by the management to research and implement new ideas.
IT Operations Engineer - Market Maker - Proprietary Trading - London employer: Miller Maxwell
Miller Maxwell offers an exceptional work environment for IT Operations Engineers, characterised by a dynamic and entrepreneurial culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. Located in London, employees benefit from the opportunity to work closely with front-office teams, enhancing their skills in a fast-paced trading environment while enjoying ample growth opportunities through continuous learning and development. The company's commitment to investing in cutting-edge technology ensures that team members are at the forefront of the financial markets, making it a truly rewarding place to build a career.
