Software Engineer - Hedge Fund

Attribution Search is partnering with a newly launched Hedge Fund for a Software Engineer as part of its further build.

The fund is already a multi billion business with continued backing from a leading multi-manager platform. Now independently operated, the fund is scaling rapidly - both in capital and complexity - trading across new regions and a push into more exotic instruments.

Leading the fund is a globally recognised CIO with a standout track record, attracting top-tier talent across investment and non-investment roles. This is an opportunity to join early, contribute meaningfully, grow with the fund, and play a significant part in the build of its trading technology.

The Role:

You'll join a lean, high-impact engineering team tasked with reimagining the trading and middle Office technology stack - building smart, scalable systems to empower Portfolio Managers, Traders, and Operations teams.

Key Areas of Focus:

• Next-Gen Execution Management Systems (EMS)
• Trade lifecycle tools: booking, intraday PnL, ops workflows
• STP-by-exception reconciliation and integration with affirmation platforms

Broader Tech Strategy Involves:

• RESTful API architecture to expose middle office services across the firm
• Migration of core systems to the cloud
• Deep integration with global data platforms: market, trade, static, PnL, and risk
• Strategic onboarding of third-party and managed services

Advantages of build, scale and early launch phase;

• Direct line to end users: PMs, Ops, and Risk
• Greenfield systems with the freedom to shape architecture and tooling
• Closely partner with CTO and drive tech strategy
• A high-calibre team in a collaborative, flat and engaging environment

Experience required

• Stack: Open to strong engineers; experience in C#, Python, Java, or cloud-native development a plus
• Investment Banking, Asset Management or Hedge Fund experience
• Business knowledge on Trading and trade flows front to back
• Competitive comp package in line with top-tier hedge fund engineering roles