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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in developing and optimizing equity execution algorithms, with a strong foundation in statistical modeling and machine learning. Proven ability to lead research initiatives and collaborate across teams while ensuring regulatory compliance and delivering production-quality systems.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Equity Market Microstructure ExpertiseAlgorithm Development in Python or RStatistical Modeling and Machine LearningRegulatory Compliance Knowledge (MiFID II, Reg NMS)Leadership and Stakeholder Management
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Hard Skills
Algorithm DevelopmentStatistical ModelingMachine Learning ApplicationsSmart Order RoutingHigh-Frequency Trading StrategiesStochastic CalculusProduction Trading AlgorithmsLow-Latency ComputingNumerical LibrariesOptimization Frameworks
Soft Skills
LeadershipCommunicationStakeholder ManagementMentoringTechnical Guidance
Tools & Technologies
PythonRJavaQ/KDBC++Time-Series DatabasesDistributed SystemsConcurrent Programming
Industry Keywords
Equity TradingExecution StrategiesMarket MakingLiquidity SeekingBacktesting FrameworksPerformance AnalyticsRegulatory ComplianceBest ExecutionOrder Book DynamicsFragmented Markets
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesDistributed SystemsJavaPythonC++
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead research, design, and implementation of next-generation equity execution algorithms for global markets
- Research, design, implement, and maintain equity trading algorithms, including smart order routing and high-frequency strategies
- Develop and optimize low-latency, high-throughput algorithms for best execution and smart order routing
- Apply advanced statistical modelling and machine learning to develop signals, market impact models, and optimal trading schedules
- Lead research initiatives on equity market microstructure, order book dynamics, and venue behaviour
- Optimize venue selection, queue priority, and dark/lit routing across fragmented markets
- Build and maintain backtesting frameworks and performance analytics tools
- Design production-quality systems focused on modularity, scalability, and resilience
- Drive continuous improvement of execution quality and algorithm performance
- Collaborate with traders, risk, product, sales, and technology teams on new product development
- Manage client-specific customizations and respond to complex analytics requests
- Mentor junior team members and provide technical guidance
- Ensure regulatory compliance and partner with Risk, Legal, Compliance, and Audit teams
- Lead product development initiatives from concept to production deployment
Requirements
What you’ll need- Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Computer Science, Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or related field
- 5+ years in trading or real-time algorithm development in a financial institution
- At least 3 years in R&D of agency execution algorithms, smart order routing, liquidity seeking, market making, or high-frequency strategies
- Deep expertise in equity market microstructure, order book dynamics, and execution strategies
- Strong knowledge of stochastic calculus and statistical modelling
- Strong programming skills in Python or R; Java desirable
- Experience with numerical libraries and optimization frameworks
- Proven track record of developing and deploying production trading algorithms
- Experience with machine learning applications in trading
- Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks (MiFID II, Reg NMS, best execution)
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
- Q/KDB or time-series databases desirable
- Low-latency, high-performance computing experience preferred
- Experience with C++ for performance-critical components preferred
- Knowledge of distributed systems and concurrent programming preferred
- Publications or patents in algorithmic trading or market microstructure preferred
- Must satisfy applicable UK right-to-work requirements; overseas workers may require a Tier 2 Skilled Worker visa
Benefits
Comp & perks- Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion
- Inclusive environment for all employees
- Reasonable adjustments and assistance for disabilities or long-term health conditions