Rates Algo Developer (Associate Level)
A leading global markets platform is looking to hire a Rates Algo Developer to join its electronic trading team. The group is responsible for building and running pricing and auto-hedging systems across liquid macro products, with a strong focus on Rates e-trading.
This is a front-office role working closely with traders and quants to develop and enhance algorithmic trading capabilities under real-time constraints.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and enhance algorithmic pricing and hedging models for Rates products
- Build low-latency trading systems supporting electronic market making
- Work closely with traders to refine price construction and execution logic
- Monitor live trading performance and troubleshoot issues in real time
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of the electronic trading stack
Required Experience
- 2 to 5 years of experience only in a relevant front-office or electronic trading environment
- Strong proficiency in Java (core development language)
- Hands-on experience in electronic trading / e-trading environments, ideally within Rates
- Understanding of market microstructure and order-driven markets
- Strong problem-solving skills with an ownership mindset
Preferred Background
- Direct experience working on Rates products (government bonds, swaps, futures, etc.)
- Exposure to algorithmic pricing, execution, or auto-hedging systems
- Familiarity with low-latency system design and performance optimization
- Experience with kdb+/q and/or Python
- Solid grounding in statistics, mathematics, or quantitative methods
Additional Notes
- Strictly targeting junior profiles (max ~5 years of experience)
- Candidates must have hands-on exposure to e-trading
- This is a high-impact, front-office role with direct influence on trading performance
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