What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quantitative Developer position at Anson McCade?
Title: Quantitative Developer – C /Python (NYC/London)
Overview: An exciting opportunity has arisen for talented Quantitative Developers to join a leading multi-manager, multi-strategy firm. With over 100 alternative asset managers and a diverse range of global trading strategies, the firm is known for its entrepreneurial spirit and innovative approach to investment. Operating with approximately $2BN under management, they are continually expanding and enhancing their capabilities.
Role: As a Quantitative Developer, you will play a crucial role in building and optimizing high-performance infrastructure systems that support quantitative trading strategies and research. You will collaborate closely with engineers and researchers to develop and maintain key systems, including order management platforms, back-testing frameworks, simulation tools, and database solutions. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with development teams, engineers, and researchers to design and implement core infrastructure systems.
- Develop and maintain data handlers, simulation platforms, back-testing frameworks, and database solutions.
- Execute all stages of development and testing, from concept to deployment.
- Take ownership of existing applications and processes, ensuring their robustness and efficiency.
- Conduct rigorous testing to identify and resolve issues, ensuring system reliability and performance.
Education:
- Master’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, or Computer Science.
Experience:
- 5-10 years of development experience in financial markets.
Technical Skills:
- Strong programming expertise in C and Python on Linux.
- Experience with streaming data and messaging middleware.
- Deep knowledge of multithreading, data structures, and algorithms.
- Familiarity with source control, build systems, and issue/release management.
- Experience with time series and/or columnar databases (preferred).
- At least 2 years of experience with TAQ data and exchange connectivity.
Soft Skills:
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
- Ability to articulate ideas clearly and work effectively in a collaborative environment.
- 5-10 years of development experience in financial markets.
- Strong programming expertise in C and Python on Linux.
- Experience with streaming data and messaging middleware.
- Deep knowledge of multithreading, data structures, and algorithms.
- Familiarity with source control, build systems, and issue/release management.
- Experience with time series and/or columnar databases (preferred).
- At least 2 years of experience with TAQ data and exchange connectivity.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
- Ability to articulate ideas clearly and work effectively in a collaborative environment.
Location: NYC or London
If you are a highly motivated developer with a passion for building robust and scalable systems in the financial sector, we encourage you to apply for this exceptional opportunity.
