Algorithmic Trading Developer

Location:	Sandton
Type:	Permanent
Reference:	#GZ59945
Company:	E-Merge IT Recruitment

One of the leading Investment Banks in South Africa is in search of an Algorithmic Trading Developer to design, develop and enhance best-in-class platforms, underpinned by market analytics, execution strategies, models used for pricing and risk management used to enhance and inform strategic decisions.

You will have to provide analytical support and interpret insights to address business opportunities and problems.

What you need to snatch this opportunity:

• 6 to 10 years of commercial software engineering experience
• Two years minimum of C++ development experience in a Linux, Windows or Solaris environment
• Experience with STL, Boost, multi-threaded programming, XML processing
• Knowledge about algorithmic trading
• Degree in computer science or comparable experience or education
• Minimum three years' hands-on software quality engineering and testing experience, including defect tracking and results reporting

What you will be doing in this role:

• Initiate dialogue to build professional working relationships with all stakeholders displaying excellent abilities to listen, advise, influence, negotiate and present at all levels
• Lead and facilitate difficult conflict situations into consensual agreements
• Integrate opinions and information provided by various sources to make strategic decisions
• Adapt communication styles to meet the needs of different audiences
• Continually scan the industry to identify opportunities to create strategic partnerships with key individuals and bodies
• Analyse the trading strategies in the market and assess the extent to which the platform is performing
• Liaise with Traders to improve trading strategies and provide ongoing technology-based innovation in the Global Markets trading space
• Liaise with external brokers to negotiate prices and trading agreements
• Identify opportunities to make money or improve methods of making money e.g., through automating processes and reducing risk

Reference number for this position is GZ59945 which is a permanent position based in Sandton offering a cost-to-company salary of R1.2m per annum negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Garth at az.oc.egrem-e@zhtrag or call him on 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.

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Posted on 14 Nov 13:45, Closing date 13 Jan