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Electronic Trading COR Risk Manager London Contract to 31/12/2025 Salary from £132,000pa dependant on experience, plus extensive benefits, detailed below Pontoon is an employment consultancy, we put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs … and be able to bring their whole selves to work. This is core to who they are as a company and how they drive responsible growth.They are seeking an Electronic Trading COR Risk Manager to join the team on a contract to 31st December 2025. The position is hybrid working from their London office, being in the office … the business, technology and control partners establish and/or validate that oversight exists for all identified risks. Ensuring risk oversight feeds into the appropriate governance model. Reviewing intraday trading limits structure/controls and establishing/validating limit setting logic where necessary. Development of metrics and identification of key performance metrics quantifying the effectiveness of the risk framework. More ❯

Electronic Trading COR Risk Manager London Contract to 31/12/2025 Salary from £132,000pa dependant on experience, plus extensive benefits, detailed below Pontoon is an employment consultancy, we put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs … be able to bring their whole selves to work. This is core to who they are as a company and how they drive responsible growth. They are seeking an Electronic Trading COR Risk Manager to join the team on a contract to 31st December 2025. The position is hybrid working from their London office, being in the office … the business, technology and control partners establish and/or validate that oversight exists for all identified risks. Ensuring risk oversight feeds into the appropriate governance model. Reviewing intraday trading limits structure/controls and establishing/validating limit setting logic where necessary. Development of metrics and identification of key performance metrics quantifying the effectiveness of the risk framework. More ❯

Job Title: Messaging Middleware Support Engineer - Electronic Trading Contract: 12 Months Location: London (2 to 3 Days Onsite) Work Pattern: Full Time Rate: Highly Competitive for Suitable Candidates Are you passionate about electronic trading and middleware technologies? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can make a real impact? Join our client as a … Messaging Middleware Support Engineer and help shape the future of electronic trading! About the Role: As a Messaging Middleware Support Engineer, you will engage in both development and operational activities to support message-oriented middleware in the electronic trading space. Collaborate with regional and globally distributed teams to maintain and enhance existing and new messaging architectures. …/TLS, SSH, and SFTP. Why Join Us? Work in a vibrant and innovative environment that values your expertise. Collaborate with talented professionals who are passionate about technology and electronic trading. Enjoy a highly competitive rate for your skills and contributions. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and be part of a forward More ❯

Job Title: Messaging Middleware Support Engineer - Electronic Trading Contract: 12 Months Location: London (2 to 3 Days Onsite) Work Pattern: Full Time Rate: Highly Competitive for Suitable Candidates Are you passionate about electronic trading and middleware technologies? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can make a real impact? Join our client as a … Messaging Middleware Support Engineer and help shape the future of electronic trading! About the Role: As a Messaging Middleware Support Engineer, you will engage in both development and operational activities to support message-oriented middleware in the electronic trading space. Collaborate with regional and globally distributed teams to maintain and enhance existing and new messaging architectures. …/TLS, SSH, and SFTP. Why Join Us? Work in a vibrant and innovative environment that values your expertise. Collaborate with talented professionals who are passionate about technology and electronic trading. Enjoy a highly competitive rate for your skills and contributions. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and be part of a forward More ❯

We are looking for an industry wide Senior Systems Architect - Infrastructure who can provide leadership and direction for Change-The-Bank (CTB) electronic trading infrastructure initiatives covering all technologies (in this specific domain) for Rates. What We do The role sits within Citi's Global Markets: High Performance Architectures - Infrastructure (HPAi) group. This team is responsible for all … electronic trading infrastructure architecture across all markets globally for the firm. It is composed of low latency Subject Matter Experts (North America, EMEA), Systems Architects (both regional and asset class aligned) and an aligned initiative management function (e.g. Technical Project Manager). Technology is key to our business; this role will require you to drive innovation and technology … nvLink, uaLink, CXL, UltraEthernet) Colo/Datacenter (Power, Space, Cage, Rack, Cabinet, Design) Market Data (Bloomberg, Reuters, RAW Consolidated Feeds) Skills & Experience Systems Architecture experience in a Low Latency etrading Trading environment Deep knowledge of operating system fundamentals - hyper focus on Linux (REL, CoreOS) Understanding of OSI model and TCP and UDP network protocols Experience with Python and data More ❯

Quantitative Developer - Systematic Execution Algo Trading | Java, Equities, Market Microstructure | £115,000 | London (Hybrid) A leading global financial institution is looking to hire a Quantitative Developer into their electronic trading/execution algorithms team in London. This is a Front Office role combining core Java development, quantitative research, and systematic strategy implementation, ideal for someone with a … deep understanding of equity market microstructure, electronic trading systems, and performance modelling. You'll sit in a globally distributed Quant Trading & Strategy function, working closely with traders, quants, and technologists to research, design, and enhance the execution logic behind systematic trading strategies. The position offers strong exposure to both low-latency trading infrastructure and client … driven product development. Key Responsibilities: Analyse performance of algorithmic trading strategies using large datasets Optimise market microstructure-aware trading logic and execution tactics Design and implement Java-based business logic for live trading systems Collaborate with quant researchers, engineers, and execution consultants across global offices Act as a technical point of contact on trading algorithm performance More ❯

to capital and liquidity. What We do/The Team Join Citi's Equities Smart Order Router team, a core part of our Front Office Technology, driving innovation in electronic trading. This established team builds and maintains high-performance, low-latency, high-throughput applications vital for optimizing liquidity sourcing across global markets. You will provide end-to-end SDLC … support, developing and enhancing critical trading components. This involves close collaboration with Product teams on requirements, Quants for algorithm implementation, and Production Support to ensure platform stability. Our team thrives on solving complex challenges at the intersection of high-performance computing and intricate trading strategies. If you're passionate about building cutting-edge financial technology with direct market … across global regions, including product teams, quantitative analysts, and other engineering groups. Critical L3 Support: Provide essential Level 3 support, resolving complex queries from production support, product managers, and trading desks to maintain platform stability. Strategic Impact: Directly contribute to the continuous enhancement and stability of a latency-sensitive, high-volume trading platform, directly impacting trade execution and More ❯

OUR IMPACT Goldman Sachs Electronic Trading (GSET) strives to be the top provider in electronic trading by building superior technology and delivering high quality products by investing in people, platforms, and products. Join the team and participate in the development and launch of best-in-class products for top clients across the industry. We are looking … join our growing team of visionaries, and drive GSET to achieve and exceed our goals. YOUR IMPACT The GSET Platform team build the core services and components of our electronic trading platform for our clients and trading desks, ranging from positions management & resource distribution through to client workflow management & controls. Our low latency platform is built with … for clients,adapt the platform to meet regulatory & industry changes and expand into new markets. As a member of the team, you will play an integral role on the trading floor. This is a dynamic, entrepreneurial team with a passion for technology and the markets, with individuals who thrive in a fast-paced changing environment. You should be willing More ❯

Storage Architect - Low Latency Trading Systems Global Investment Bank | London | Hybrid (2 days/week on-site) Role Overview Up to £1,300/day | Inside IR35 | 6-month initial contract Our global investment banking client is seeking an exceptional Storage Architect to lead the design and implementation of ultra-low latency storage solutions for their electronic trading infrastructure. This is a rare opportunity to work at the cutting edge of financial technology, where microseconds matter and technical excellence drives millions in trading revenue. What You'll Do Design enterprise storage solutions for high-frequency trading environments and traditional workloads Lead technology feasibility assessments and POCs for emerging storage technologies (NVMe-oF, PMEM, CXL) Develop … backup/DR systems Deep understanding of NVMe-over-Fabrics, storage-class memory, and low-latency networking Strong Linux systems administration background Capital Markets Background 10+ years working in electronic trading or capital markets environments Understanding of trade lifecycle and algorithmic trading systems Experience supporting front-office trading applications and market data systems Knowledge of high More ❯

Citi's Electronic Execution Business (Cash Equities) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Equity Algo Trader to join our dynamic team covering the EU, UK, and MEA markets. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of electronic trading at a leading global financial institution. Join Citi's Electronic Execution desk, a key component of our global Cash Equities business. We specialize in providing seamless, low-touch electronic execution solutions to institutional investors, including Long-Only funds, Hedge Funds, and Wholesale clients. Leverage our advanced platform and algorithms to access a diverse range of electronic order books and principal liquidity via our Central Risk desk. We … are one of three primary execution channels at Citi, offering unparalleled access to cash equity markets. As an Algo Trader, you'll play a critical role in optimizing electronic trading strategies across various internal desks, including Program Trading, DM/EM Cash Trading, Delta One, Derivatives, and SES Trading. You'll collaborate closely with the Electronic More ❯

firm specializing in advanced analytics, quantitative finance, and technology advisory for leading institutions across capital markets. The firm partners with clients to design and implement high-impact solutions in electronic trading, model development, and risk management. Leveraging deep domain expertise and cutting-edge technologies, it delivers tailored strategies that enhance performance, reduce complexity, and support regulatory alignment across … the financial services sector. Mission The successful candidate will join a specialized consulting team tasked with designing and delivering quantitative trading and risk solutions for clients in global interest rate markets. This role involves leading engagements focused on model development, system architecture, and algorithmic design for pricing and electronic trading. Through deep collaboration with client stakeholders, the consultant … will drive impactful outcomes by applying quantitative rigor and engineering excellence to complex financial problems. Responsibilities Quantitative Advisory & Implementation Lead the design and development of pricing models and algorithmic trading strategies for interest rate products. Architect and deliver low-latency trading platforms and decision-making systems for client use cases. Build analytical tools for automated risk and position More ❯

for pricing, execution, and control over each of these millions of transactions. Who We Look For The FICC Systematic Market Making (SMM) business consolidates and expands the firm's electronic market making and algorithmic trade execution. As part of the SMM Engineering team, SMM Production Engineering partners with SMM Trading to develop and support the pricing and execution … driving automation, improving real-time monitoring, developing metrics to track performance, and managing the release and deployment lifecycle. Team members help support the day-to-day operations of the trading desk and the electronic trading systems; the team is expected to interact closely with Trading & Sales business users. Candidates must have the technical and analytical skills … production system to identify and resolve production problems as well as assess risk of systems changes. Job Summary Technical and operational risk management of a fast-paced, multi-asset electronic trading business Software development focused on creating sustainable systems and services that meet uptime and performance requirements through automation Finding opportunities for efficiency and cost savings in support More ❯

React Developer - Fixed Income eTrading We are seeking experienced React Developers to join the Fixed Income eTrading technology team at a global investment bank. This position is part of a high-profile, multi-year transformation initiative aimed at modernising and scaling a next-generation electronic trading platform for Fixed Income products. The role is to help build cutting … edge Front End systems for Fixed Income eTrading, including Rates, Credit, and Bonds. You'll work closely with world-class technologists and domain experts to deliver scalable, high-performance UIs that support Real Time trading and analytics. Key Responsibilities Design and develop responsive, low-latency Front End trading systems using React. Build dashboards and visualisation tools for Fixed … seamless UI experiences. Contribute to architectural decisions and Front End performance tuning. Required Skills & Experience Expertise in React.js and modern JavaScript (ES6+) Proven experience delivering Front End applications in electronic trading environments Strong understanding of performance optimisation and low-latency UI design Experience with Real Time data technologies (WebSockets, FIX, etc.) Familiarity with containerized Front End platforms such More ❯

about Nomura, visit Department overview: Nomura's Global Markets Division handles client transactions for financial institutions, corporates, governments and investment funds around the world. We act as market makers, trading in fixed income and equity securities, including currencies, interest rates and credit in cash, derivatives and structured products. We have taken market-leading positions across the globe by leveraging … services cover both high-volume flow products and carefully tailored structured solutions. We have adapted to the changing financial landscape to build a client centric focus differentiated by innovation, electronic and service excellence and market-leading derivatives capabilities. Nomura provides 24-hour global coverage in the Foreign Exchange (FX) markets. With clients placed at the heart of its strategy … Nomura FX offers the most comprehensive range of FX capabilities through dedicated professionals and market-leading technology in all major currencies and emerging markets. Nomura's main FX trading hubs are in London, Tokyo and Singapore. Nomura seeks to recruit an VP level professional to work in the firm's eFX Electronic Trading team. The role's More ❯

Senior Java Quant Developer - Equity Derivatives United Kingdom Information Technology (IT), Quantitative Analysis, Sales and trading Investment Bank Job Reference # 319773BR City London Job Type Full Time Your role Do you want to play a key role in the front-office of an investment bank? Are you passionate about electronic trading technology? Do you have a … more adaptable, and ultimately more innovative. We're looking for a senior Java developer to: • design, develop and support the US-centric variant of our Equity Derivative pricing and electronic trading platform, working alongside business users to translate complex business and regulatory requirements into innovative solutions. • apply a broad range of software engineering practices to ensure the quality … and issues. • share knowledge and expertise with colleagues, help with hiring, and contribute regularly to our engineering culture and internal communities. You'll be working in the Principal Algorithmic Trading Equity Derivatives crew in London. You will be part of a global development team, working closely with the front office to build out and support user-facing sales and More ❯

provides opportunities to develop skills, make an impact and grow at an accelerated pace. Role Summary - Senior Middle Office Backend Software Engineer GBX is BGC's flagship platform for electronic trading solutions in the Credit and Rates markets. Used by thousands of brokers and traders daily, GBX is a strategic priority of the firms growth strategy. With growing … electronic trading activity, and customers increasingly interacting with us via automated channels, BGC is seeking senior real-time engineers to join the GBX team to work on scaling the GBX Middle Office platform to accommodate the platform's growth targets. Areas of focus include system reliability, testability, recoverability, automation, throughput and latency. Our engineers are analytical thinkers and More ❯

Join a global financial services leader at the forefront of electronic trading infrastructure. They are looking for a skilled Python Software Engineer to contribute to cutting-edge automation tools powering low-latency trading systems. This is a Senior engineering role within a high-impact team shaping infrastructure for global markets. What You'll Do Design, build, and … maintain automation tools supporting electronic trading infrastructure Take ownership of components from design to deployment Collaborate across teams in a fast-paced, regulated environment Tech You'll Work With Core Python with OOP, data structures, and regex Linux CLI , debugging with tcpdump, strace, etc. Git, Jenkins, TDD , and CI pipelines RESTful APIs, Ansible (bonus), and even Golang (bonus More ❯

institution is looking for an IT Network Automation Engineer to join the UK Networks team that is accountable for the corporate network in the UK and for the global electronic trading network. Following years of ad-hoc growth our client has received significant investment towards his latency sensitive electronic trading network allowing him to embark on … experienced Network Automation Engineer with a proven record of delivering and maintaining a stable network environment. Consultant must be able to communicate clearly, have an excellent understanding of a trading infrastructure and be comfortable dealing directly with developers and application support to determine and understand how their applications interact with the infrastructure to help ensure successful implementation and migration … to the new architecture. You will be part of a small team that is agile and multi-skilled and will ensure the London and Trading networks operate in a stable manner, using your expertise to optimize the functionality, performance and security, making improvements when needed. SKILLS & EXPERIENCE - CCIE qualification preferred (candidates without CCIE who can demonstrate equivalent expertise will More ❯

talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range Senior Software Engineer - C++ - Linux - Unix - London. No financial services experience is required for this position. A highly successful electronic trading organisation, recently opening a London office, seeks to hire a Senior C++ Software Engineer as they build out this exciting new chapter for the business. The Senior … C++ Software Engineer will work on the clients core trading platform. The Senior C++ Software Engineer responsibilities: Develop and enhance the company's core software, which are electronic trading solutions. Build new components and improve platform reliability and latency. Collaborate with engineering teams in Chicago and New York. Required Skill for the Senior C++ Software Engineer will More ❯

Responsibilities Lead FX Trading Platform Specialist (DIR) Societe Generale is one of Europe's leading financial services groups and a major player in the economy for over 160 years, we support25 million clientsevery day with more than126,000 staffin65 countries Our Group draws on our European roots to develop our business internationally. Our unique geographic positioning enables us to … Currencies (FIC) team, which serves as a proximity business support unit for the FIC operations in London. We are embarking on a multi-year project to revamp our Forex trading technology stack. We are seeking an experienced IT Expert with a proven track record in designing, architecting and developing Forex trading applications within a major banking environment. This … and booking. You will be the senior technologist who shapes the architecture, leads hands on delivery, and mentors a multi-disciplinary squad. The ideal candidate has already delivered FX Trading platforms for Tier 1 banks (eg FX Cash & Derivatives) or leading vendors, and can balance microsecond performance targets with resiliency, regulatory and operational requirements. You will address functional and More ❯

Responsibilities eFX Trading/Quant Development Manager (DIR) Societe Generale is one of Europe's leading financial services groups and a major player in the economy for over 160 years, we support25 million clientsevery day with more than126,000 staffin65 countries Our Group draws on our European roots to develop our business internationally. Our unique geographic positioning enables us … We seek to be a trusted partner in the projects of those building tomorrow's world today. About the team: The FX pricing and hedging development team support the electronic trading activities of the FX desk, with a strong emphasis on Spot FX, non-deliverable forwards (NDF) and Precious Metals (PM) in London and Paris. Summary of Key … Purposes of the Role: Working closely with traders and quants, the candidate will work on and oversee the development of the FX electronic market making, pricing and hedging systems. Functionally, the candidate will have the opportunity to work on all aspects of the algorithmic trading ecosystem: low-latency pricing/auto-hedgers, pre-trading controls, monitoring tools More ❯

we serve to drive sustainable growth. Position Overview The Quant Trader - Execution will be responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing execution algorithms and strategies for our firm's systematic trading and market making activities. Reporting to the Head of Quantitative Trading, this role combines deep technical expertise in trade execution methodologies with market microstructure knowledge to minimize trading costs, market impact, and slippage while maximizing the efficiency of our trading operations across multiple asset classes. Key Responsibilities Research & Development Develop and enhance proprietary execution algorithms for various market conditions and trading strategies Research market microstructure across venues and asset classes to identify optimal execution approaches Design and implement intelligent order routing approaches and smart order … types Collaborate with researchers and developers to translate execution models into production-ready algorithms Stay current with academic and industry developments in execution methodologies, market microstructure, and exchange rules Trading & Execution Monitor and optimize real-time performance of execution algorithms Analyse transaction cost analysis (TCA) metrics and implement improvements to execution quality Develop strategies to minimize market impact and More ❯

Senior GUI Developer - Real-Time Trading Applications Location: London 'Hybrid 2-3 days in office' Job Type: 6 months Contract Industry: Financial Services/Trading Technology Are you a seasoned GUI developer ready to lead high-impact projects in a fast-paced, global trading environment? We're seeking a Senior GUI Developer to spearhead the design and … implementation of a real-time Limit Order Application at the core of a cutting-edge eFX trading platform. This is a critical, senior-level role for someone with deep technical expertise in GUI development, real-time systems, and financial workflows. What You'll Do: Lead the end-to-end design, development, and deployment of a next-generation GUI for … Work closely with traders, quantitative analysts, and backend engineers to build robust, real-time interfaces for order entry, modification, and monitoring. Ensure high performance, reliability, and usability under live trading conditions. Evolve and maintain GUI architecture and component libraries to support scalability and responsiveness. Mentor junior developers and foster a high-performance engineering culture. Uphold rigorous standards of code More ❯

Will You Bring to the Table? Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Product Owner or in a similar role within the financial services industry, specifically focused on trading products or OMS implementations. Strong knowledge of Order Management Systems (OMS) and related trading workflows. Familiarity with front-to-back office workflows, including electronic trading of … multi-asset financial instruments, regulatory compliance, and investment operations (for financial services roles). Experience with FIX messaging infrastructure and its application in trading environments (for financial services roles). Knowledge of product design principles and processes, as well as agile software development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business … initiatives (including discounted healthcare premiums, healthy meal delivery programs, or smoking cessation support). Our Culture: Forward-thinking, culture-based organization with collaborative teams that promote diversity and inclusion. Trading Technologies is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) technology platform provider to the global capital markets industry. The company's award-winning TT platform connects to the world's More ❯

with cutting-edge ideas, best-in-class products and solutions, and unparalleled access to capital and liquidity. What We do/The Team In the world of Capital Markets electronic trading, performance, agility, and reliability are crucial; latency beyond the micro- or even nano-second realm just won't cut it! A core team of expert engineers within … specifications and incorporate into overall system design What you will bring to the role Skills and Experience Demonstrated Subject Matter Expert (SME) in area of Applications Development, preferably in electronic and algorithmic trading systems. Passion for coding excellent, commercial grade, mission critical Java frameworks based on event sourcing microservices. Complete knowledge of modern Java, the JVM, the Linux More ❯