Head of eFX (Director) - Leading Investment Bank in London

Director – Head of eFX – C++, Java, Python, FX, eFX, Low-latency, Trading, Front Office, Linux, Unix, Multithreading, Agile, DevOps, Cloud, Databases, Databricks, Kafka

I am working with a leading Investment Banks which is looking for a Head of eFX (Director level) to join their Information Systems Department who provide a complete range of state-of-the-art technology services and infrastructure to the global entities across the bank. In this role, you will be working to develop and maintain an automated trading application. You'll work closely with the Traders and Sales to build a low latency, high-performance eFX electronic trading system including Real-time Pricing, Risk, Price Distribution, Algo execution, and various electronic trading workflows.

• Embracing a hands-on approach and showcasing creativity in problem-solving and product development.
• Engaging in the development and support of Front Office Systems.
• Participating in the evaluation and endorsement of new technologies to enhance the Front Office Development team's value.
• Extracting, comprehending, and analyzing functional requirements directly from the Front Office FX desk.
• Ensuring delivery aligns with agreed-upon requirements through an agile process, following ISD standards for Documentation, System Testing, User Acceptance testing, and Change Control.
• Maintaining open communication with technical architects within ISD to leverage reusable software for efficient time-to-market.
• Providing production support for implemented solutions, and handling incidents, problems, and defects. Cross-training other ISD members for solution support may require shifts or on-call duties beyond regular working hours.
• Designing, implementing, and delivering complex globally distributed high availability real-time trading systems.

Key Skills:

• OO Language – C++/Java/Python/Rust/C#
• FX Financial Markets
• Low-Latency
• Market Data
• Multi-Threading
• No-SQL/SQL
• Unit Testing/TDD/Automated Testing
• Strong Database Knowledge
• Kafka

This is a full-time position, offering a highly competitive salary, a strong benefits package, and a performance-related bonus. You will be required to travel to the office 3 days per week.

If you think your skills and experience are a good fit for this position, I'd love to speak with you.

Director – Head of eFX – C++, Java, Python, FX, eFX, Low-latency, Trading, Front Office, Linux, Unix, Multithreading, Agile, DevOps, Cloud, Databases, Databricks, Kafka