At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead market data projects from start to finish, ensuring smooth delivery and communication.
- Company: Join a dynamic firm focused on innovative market data solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, health benefits, remote work options, and growth opportunities.
- Other info: Exciting environment with opportunities to work with top vendors and technologies.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of market data integration and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field; strong communication and organisation skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.
Team: Market Data
Position Overview: The Market Data team provides market data services to users across the firm. We work closely with exchanges, vendors, and stakeholders to implement live market data connectivity for trading and historical market data for research. As part of the newly established Market Data Integration team, we are looking for experienced project managers to own delivery of market data projects, including technical scoping, identification of dependencies, and complete project lifecycle management.
- Manage delivery of strategic initiatives within the market data space, owning projects from start to finish
- Work closely with developers and stakeholders on technical scoping of new projects
- Write and review technical documentation such as exchange specifications, migration plans, and production runbooks
- Own migrations from legacy platforms
- Provide regular progress reports to stakeholders, clearly identifying and resolving blockers
- Engage with users to provide knowledge and serve as the Subject Matter Expert on market data products
- Manage communication with external vendors, exchanges, and providers to push forward the interests of the firm
- Identify efficiency gaps on the team and work diligently to resolve them
- Own and update the Jira team kanban boards
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related subject
- Stellar communication skills, both verbal and written, and comfortable interacting directly with stakeholders
- Ability to clearly articulate concepts in both a technical and non-technical manner
- Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
- Experience with Jira and Confluence
- 2+ years of project management experience preferred
Nice to have:
- Experience with market data vendors (Reuters, Bloomberg)
- Proficiency in C++ or Python
- Proficiency in Linux OS
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
- Financial knowledge across various asset classes
Software Developer - Market Data Integration in London employer: SQUAREPOINT CAPITAL
As a Senior Quant Researcher in our dynamic New York office, you will thrive in a collaborative and innovative environment that prioritises employee growth and development. We offer competitive salaries, discretionary bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including health and wellness plans, ensuring that our team members are well-supported both professionally and personally. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking firm that values your contributions and fosters a culture of excellence in quantitative research.
