Quantitative Developer - eFX (Java)

About the Team:

• A highly technical and innovative quantitative development group focused on driving automation in FX trading.
• Part of a wider electronic trading technology function that also supports areas such as rates, credit, FX derivatives, equity derivatives, and cash equities.
• Committed to enhancing automation and performance to strengthen electronic trading capabilities and revenue generation.
• Works in an agile environment with frequent production releases, often multiple times per day.
• Known for its collaborative and diverse culture, with a clear mission to deliver impactful and meaningful change.

Required Expertise:

• In-depth business knowledge of electronic trading systems, with a strong focus on eFX.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing low-latency, high-throughput, event-driven platforms for algorithmic trading.
• Ability to collaborate closely with quantitative analysts to develop and integrate algorithmic trading models and associated controls.
• Skilled in producing comprehensive model documentation and working with governance and risk oversight teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Java, including techniques for low-latency development such as lock-free data structures and minimising garbage collection.
• Familiarity with messaging libraries and protocols such as Aeron, Kafka, EMS, SBE, FIX, ITCH, and OUCH.