At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead market data projects from start to finish, ensuring seamless delivery and communication.
- Company: Join a dynamic firm at the forefront of market data services.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, health perks, remote work options, and growth opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities to engage with top industry vendors.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the fast-paced world of market data integration.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and strong project management skills.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ 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 employer: Squarepoint Capital
Squarepoint is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation among elite professionals in the trading industry. Located in New York, employees benefit from competitive compensation packages, including discretionary bonuses and comprehensive health and wellness plans, while also having ample opportunities for professional growth and development through mentorship and training programs. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team that values your contributions and supports your career aspirations.
