289 Systematic Trader jobs in the United States
Trading Systems Analyst
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New York, NY
**Onsite**
Contract
$38/hr - $40/hr
Grow your career as a Trading Systems Analyst with an innovative global bank in New York, NY. Contract role with strong possibility for extension. Will require working onsite 5 days per week.
Join one of the world's most renowned global banks and trusted brand with over 200 years of continuously evolving financial services worldwide. You will work alongside some of the smartest minds in the industry who are excited to share their knowledge and to learn from you.
Contract Duration: 12+ Months
**Required Skills & Experience**
- Bachelor's degree or the equivalent.
- 5+ years of trading systems analysis experience in a large global bank.
- Experience with alternative and/or electronic trading platforms (ATS, electronic exchanges), trading desk (NASDAQ) and SEC regulatory requirements.
- Background in Legal/compliance, audit, or data/metrics backgrounds
- Knowledge of the U.S. regulatory environment pertaining to alternative trading systems and the electronic equity trading business.
- Experience with FIX protocol and electronic ticketing systems (e.g., Jira) for vendor communication.
- Experience tracking metrics & reconciling metrics
- Strong Excel experience for data analysis & reporting
- Strong eye for detail, internal audit background is helpful
- Good with numbers, able to review documentation for completeness, accuracy & timeliness of data
- Willingness to learn new regulatory/technical terrain quickly.
- Problem solver, think outside of the box
- Robust communication skills: written, verbal and listening in English.
- Time management skills.
**Desired Skills & Experience**
- FINRA registrations (e.g., Series 7, 55, 63).
- Experience or comfort with EDGAR filings and regulatory documentation is ideal.
**What You Will Be Doing**
- Use hands-on experience with trading systems to support the operations, compliance, and governance of the company's Alternative Trading System (ATS).
- Will produce and reconcile performance metrics of the ATS while protecting confidential trading information.
- Focus on activities that help with safeguarding, limiting and protecting confidential trading information.
- Will helping review system requirements, identify where requirements can be improved, reviewing regulatory & SOP filings for completeness, setting up calls, and perform documentation along with other daily analysis.
- Support supervisors with subscriber and business unit matters related to the ATS.
- Assist in the production of high-quality governance documentation that meets applicable standards for its intended audience.
- Assist in providing support services related to supervisory, compliance, surveillance, recordkeeping, and reporting obligations.
- Assist in gathering, drafting, editing, and adhering to developing standard operating procedures and written supervisory procedures.
- Collaborate with technology partners (internal and external) to draft, develop and implement documentation new and enhanced functionality.
**You will receive the following benefits:**
+ Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
+ Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
+ Vision Benefits
+ Health Savings Account (HSA)
+ Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
+ Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
+ Hospital Indemnity Insurance
+ 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
+ Paid Sick Time Leave
+ Legal and Identity Protection Plans
+ Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
+ 529 College Saver Plan
Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
**Posted by:** Melissa Klein
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C++ Trading Systems Developer
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Chicago, IL 60606 | Work from home flexibility
Posted: 07/14/2023 | Industry: Information Technology | Job Number: RO7.14.1 | Pay Rate: 350-600K TC | Experience: 5 years or greater
Job DescriptionJob Description: C++ Software Engineer - Global High-Frequency Trading Firm
Are you ready to revolutionize the world of high-frequency trading? Join our global firm as a C++ Software Engineer and help us push the boundaries of speed, efficiency, and innovation in the financial markets. We are seeking passionate individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, intellectually stimulating environment and are eager to make a significant impact.
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop cutting-edge, high-performance software solutions for our high-frequency trading systems, ensuring low-latency, reliability, and scalability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including quantitative researchers and traders, to understand their requirements and translate them into robust, efficient code.
- Implement algorithmic trading strategies and enhance existing ones, optimizing for execution speed and accuracy.
- Conduct thorough testing and debugging to ensure the quality and stability of the trading systems.
- Continuously monitor and improve the performance of our trading platforms, utilizing data analysis techniques to identify areas for optimization.
- Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technological advancements, and algorithmic trading practices, and leverage that knowledge to drive innovation within the firm.
Why Join Us:
- Global Impact: Be part of a dynamic team that operates on a global scale, influencing financial markets and shaping the future of high-frequency trading.
- Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with state-of-the-art technology and cutting-edge tools to build high-performance trading systems.
- Intellectual Challenge: Engage in intellectually stimulating work that pushes the boundaries of what is possible in algorithmic trading.
- Collaboration and Learning: Collaborate with world-class professionals from various disciplines, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
- Competitive Compensation: We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package, reflecting your skills, expertise, and contribution to our success.
- Relocation Support: For exceptional candidates, we provide relocation assistance to help you seamlessly transition to a new location.
Join our high-frequency trading firm and make an impact in the dynamic world of finance. Apply now to be part of a talented team that embraces innovation, values diversity, and pursues excellence in everything we do.
Job RequirementsQualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong proficiency in C++ programming language, with a solid understanding of object-oriented principles and design patterns.
- Experience in developing high-performance, low-latency software systems, preferably in the finance industry or a related field.
- Familiarity with algorithmic trading concepts and electronic trading platforms is highly desirable.
- Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software optimization techniques.
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment and communicate technical concepts clearly.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a keen attention to detail.
- Experience with scripting languages (Python, Perl, Shell) and version control systems (Git) is a plus.
- Knowledge of network protocols and network programming would be an advantage.
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.Net Developer Trading Systems
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This position has design, development and maintenance responsibility for the software programs, databases and processes associated with our core business environments. This would include support for a broad range of applications such as research, investments, accounting and performance measurement, among others. The position provides exposure to many business units in a dynamic investment management firm. The role requires some direct interaction with end users and excellent analytical and communication skills.
Responsibilities
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- Work directly with the technology team responsible for the Charles River IMS (CRIMS) implementation
- Perform custom bi-direction integration between CRIMS and systems utilizing batch, real-time and web service integration
- Maintain, enhance, and develop new data feeds
- Participate in data analysis, quality checks and process controls
- Work collaboratively within IT and various business units across the firm
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- B.S. in computer science or equivalent
- Outstanding analytical and quantitative skills
- Charles River IMS experience (alternate OMS platform acceptable Eze Castle, LineData, Fidessa, Blackrock, etc)
- Solid knowledge of modern software design principles, concepts, and practices
- Strong database engineering skills on the MS SQL server platform
- Strong working knowledge of C# and the .NET Framework
- Experience in financial services, equity & derivatives trading preferred
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Excellent teamwork and consensus building skills
QA Analyst - Trading Systems
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The Senior QA Analyst will architect, manage and execute manual and automated test plans for our trading systems and investment applications. In this capacity, the Senior QA Analyst will act as an essential link in the project development lifecycle and will work closely with the QA Manager, developers, business analysts and other QA staff to ensure that business requirements are testable and verifiable as identified by project teams in order to ensure requirements traceability and delivery of expected functionality.
Principal Responsibilities :
- Create comprehensive test plans with well defined, reusable test cases from business requirements and functional specifications documents.
- Execute software testing to include functional testing, system testing, regression testing, and performance testing.
- Work with the automation engineers to record and maintain automated test script libraries for functional regression testing for assigned applications.
- Document software defects in an issues tracking system and proactively communicate issues with developers and business analysts.
- Participate in business requirements and functional specifications reviews early in the software development lifecycle process.
- Assists with the development, integration and coordination of cross-organization test projects.
- Manages scheduling to ensure efficient and effective product testing; identifies and reports risks to project schedule and product quality and proposes new methods to control and/or mitigate risks.
- Generate effective status and progress reports to the QA Manager and project team managers.
- Test implementation procedures.
- Provide testing leadership for the projects in which he or she is assigned to.
Specific Job Skills:
- Successful candidate will have a minimum of seven years of experience in software testing in a process driven technology environment. Recent experience must include hands-on testing of investment systems and/or trading applications.
- Previous experience in managing QA environments is strongly preferred
- Experience in knowledge of industry standard best practices as related to software testing.
- Experience in all phases of software application design, development and testing.
- Ability to translate from business requirements to technical testing solutions.
- Experience with full cycle testing including functional testing, system testing, integration testing, performance and stress testing.
- Strong SQL querying skills.
- Minimum BA or BS Degree in Computer Science or Engineering; Masters level preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to develop strategic partnerships with stakeholders.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong problem solving abilities.
C++ Trading Systems Developer
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Looking for a software developer to help develop its state-of-the-art, real-time automated trading system . In addition to possessing excellent analytical and technical skills, the successful candidate will be a creative problem solver, a clear communicator, and a strong team player. COMPENSATION Salary and bonus based on qualifications and performance.
ResponsibilitiesCollaborate closely with financial engineering and trading colleagues to understand functional objectives and requirements.
Design/implement complex real-time trading system.
QualificationsStrong modern C++ (C++ 11/14) and object-oriented design skills; familiarity with STL, design patterns and distributed computing, knowledge of network and multi-threaded programming
Working knowledge of SQL and relational databases, including complex queries (joins, unions), triggers, and stored procedures.
Ability to write scripts in some administrative language (Python, Perl, shell).
Ability to solve problems quickly and automate processes.
A degree in computer science or a related field.
UI Lead Trading Systems
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UI Lead Trading Systems
A global hedge fund is seeking a UI Lead to head up its front-end development efforts for trading systems. The firm is known for its strong culture of collaboration, high-performance technology, and systematic approach to liquidity provision across global markets. As the UI Lead, you will manage a team of engineers focused on building responsive, high-performance user interfaces used by traders and quantitative researchers. These tools are central to monitoring live trading, managing risk, and gaining insights from complex market data in real-time.
You’ll have the opportunity to shape the front-end technology stack, lead architecture decisions, and work closely with global trading and quant teams to define and deliver mission-critical UI platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor a high-performing team of UI developers working across web and desktop application technologies.
- Collaborate with traders, researchers, and stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into intuitive and performant UIs.
- Own the design and execution of front-end architecture across trading and risk applications.
- Deliver real-time, data-intensive interfaces that enhance trader decision-making and operational efficiency.
- Champion engineering excellence through code reviews, architecture planning, testing practices, and continuous improvement.
- Drive UX innovation and data visualization capabilities, enabling deeper insights into market conditions and trading strategy behaviour.
- Ensure Agile best practices are followed, with timely delivery of reliable, scalable software.
Key Requirements:
- Proven experience leading UI or full-stack engineering teams within high-performance or real-time domains (preferably finance, trading, or related fields).
- Expertise in JavaScript and modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, or similar), and solid backend understanding (Java is a plus).
- Experience designing and delivering performant and scalable desktop and/or web applications in production environments.
- Familiarity with data visualization libraries
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with global, cross-functional teams including traders, quants, and platform engineers.
- Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced trading environment, balancing short-term tactical needs with long-term architectural goals.
This is a unique opportunity to lead a key engineering function within a globally respected hedge fund, building products that sit at the core of the firm’s trading operations. You'll work in a highly technical, collaborative environment with a strong emphasis on performance, UX, and innovation.
Apply now for a confidential discussion.
Job C++ Trading Systems Developer
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Trading firm with offices in Chicago.
ResponsibilitiesC/C++ Linux/Unix Developers. Smart and high energy. Will work on developing trading applications. Will work with real time distributed systems. Looking for smart, high energy, strong C/C++ experience.
Qualifications- 4+ years professional experience working with a high level language (C++, Java, C#)
- Some C++ experience is a plus
- Linux/Unix experience
- A desire to work in electronic trading. We will teach you everything you need to know.
- Previous financial industry experience is a plus
- Experience in networked and multi-threaded software development
- Computer science or engineering degree or significant real world experience
- A track record of successfully generating new ideas, innovations, and executing on implementation
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Staff Software Engineer - Trading Systems
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Clear Street is modernizing the brokerage ecosystem. Founded in 2018, Clear Street is a diversified financial services firm replacing the legacy infrastructure used across capital markets.
We started from scratch by building a completely cloud-native clearing and custody system designed for today's complex, global market. Our platform is fully integrated with central clearing houses and exchanges to support billions in trading volume per day. We've agonized about our data model abstractions, created horizontal scalability, and crafted thoughtful APIs. All so we can provide a best-in-class experience for our clients.
By combining highly-skilled product and engineering talent with seasoned finance professionals, we're building the essentials to compete in today's fast-paced markets.
The Team:
The Securities Finance Engineering team builds trading platforms for various Securities Finance businesses and Finance/Treasury functions . We are a team of specialists with skills across various aspects of engineering, quantitative modeling and product.
Clear Street is building out its Securities Finance & Finance & Treasury platforms from the ground up. Members of the team have the unique opportunity in the industry to build large scale, sophisticated trading systems on a modern and scalable technology stack from scratch.
We employ a wide variety of technologies including Java/Spring Boot (for our service mesh), React (front-end), python for ETL/Analytics and statistical modeling. Clear Street Engineering provides a modern developer experience for engineers, including excellent CI/CD tooling and a managed k8s environment.
You Will:
- Build scalable and reliable microservices across Securities Finance and Finance/Treasury functions
- Work closely with users (traders, customers, counterparties) and product to understand requirements and rapidly iterate
- Own your system end-to-end, including support and ongoing improvements
- Develop a deep understanding of the business domain
- 8+ years of Software Development experience required
- 5+ years Java/Springboot
- Have practical experience with relational databases like Postgres
- Hands on experience working with Kafka
- Understanding of distributed systems architecture
- Understanding of multi-threading and concurrency
- Understanding of Docker and container orchestration
- Experience with AWS / Cloud native tooling
- Experience in the Securities Finance domain
- Spring Security, Oauth, RBAC integration
- Prior experience going from zero to one (building and rolling out a new product)
- Contract-first development
- Experience owning a public-facing API
We Offer: The Base Salary Range is $200,000 - $240,000. These ranges are representative of the starting base salaries for this role at Clear Street. Which range a candidate fits into and where a candidate falls in the range will be based on job related factors such as relevant experience, skills, and location. These ranges represent Base Salary only, which is just one element of Clear Street's total compensation. The ranges stated do not include other factors of total compensation such as bonuses or equity.
At Clear Street, we offer competitive compensation packages, company equity, 401k matching, gender neutral parental leave, and full medical, dental and vision insurance. Our belief has always been that we are better as a business when we are all together in person. We are requiring employees to be in the office 4 days per week. In-office benefits include lunch stipends, fully stocked kitchens, happy hours, a great location, and amazing views.
Our top priority is our people. We're continuously investing in a culture that promotes collaboration. We help each other through challenges and celebrate each other's successes. We believe that modern workplaces succeed by virtue of having high-performance workforces that are diverse - in ideas, in cultures, and in experiences. We put in the effort to make such a workplace a daily reality and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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DevOps Engineer - Trading Systems Infrastructure
Posted 22 days ago
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EC1 Partners are working closely with a fast-paced electronic trading firm that is scaling its infrastructure function as it builds the next generation of ultra-low-latency systems for global markets. Based across New York and New Jersey, the firm is hiring a DevOps Engineer to optimize and automate critical systems powering real-time trading strategies.
What You Will Do
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab or Jenkins
- Manage cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred)
- Automate deployment and monitoring of microservices
- Work with developers on performance tuning and observability
- Support containerization with Docker and Kubernetes
- 3-5 years in DevOps or SRE roles (ideally in FinTech or finance)
- Strong command of Linux systems, Python/Bash scripting
- Hands-on experience with Terraform, Helm, or Ansible
- Familiarity with latency-sensitive trading environments
Self-starter mindset with strong troubleshooting skills
Full Stack Engineer - Trading Systems
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Full Stack Engineer – Trading Systems
One of the world’s top proprietary trading firms is seeking a Full Stack Engineer to join its elite Trading Systems Engineering team. In this role, you’ll build and support the critical platforms that power high performance, global trading operations. You’ll develop end-to-end solutions across front-end interfaces, back-end services, and real-time infrastructure playing a key role in maintaining trading continuity and enabling innovation across the firm.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, build, and maintain full-stack applications supporting the lifecycle of electronic trading, from order management to monitoring and post-trade analytics.
- Collaborate directly with traders, quants, and other engineers to rapidly develop tooling and dashboards that improve system visibility and trader efficiency.
- Enhance automation pipelines for configuration, deployment, and monitoring of trading infrastructure.
- Debug and resolve real-time production issues, including interfacing with trading and research teams during the trading day.
- Continuously improve performance, scalability, and fault-tolerance across critical trading system components.
Required Skills:
- Strong programming experience across frontend and backend systems; proficiency in Python or TypeScript/JavaScript preferred.
- Experience with modern frontend frameworks (React, Vue, etc.) and backend service development (Flask, FastAPI, Node.js, or similar).
- Familiarity with systems-level concepts such as Linux internals, process/threading models, networking (TCP/UDP), and performance monitoring.
- Experience scripting for automation and troubleshooting, ideally with Bash and Python.
- Understanding of production support in a trading or real-time systems environment; experience with C++ is a plus.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work directly with end users in a high-pressure environment.
Why Join:
- Build the core systems used by one of the most advanced global trading operations in the world.
- Collaborate with a world-class team of engineers, traders, and researchers on cutting-edge trading technology.
- High-impact, high-visibility role with significant technical autonomy.
Join a global innovative trading firm, where engineering excellence is critical to the firm’s competitive edge. Apply now for a confidential discussion