Trading Systems Operations Engineer (USA)

Stamford, CT, US • Posted 17 days ago • Updated 8 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
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Job Details

Skills

  • System Monitoring
  • Incident Management
  • Performance Tuning
  • Collaboration
  • Leadership
  • Trading
  • Encryption
  • FTP
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Workflow
  • ROOT
  • Research
  • Accounting
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Computer Science
  • Information Technology
  • System Administration
  • Financial Services
  • Analytical Skill
  • Linux
  • Scripting Language
  • Python
  • Perl
  • Bash
  • Communication
  • Market Analysis
  • Order Entry
  • PPO
  • Insurance
  • Taxes

Summary

Trexquant is a growing systematic fund manager with a core team of highly accomplished technologists. We seek a Trading Systems Operations Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation and performance of our trading systems and infrastructure as we scale. This includes systems monitoring, incident response, troubleshooting and systems performance optimization. The successful candidate will also collaborate with senior leadership, quantitative researchers, engineers, and the business team to support their initiatives.

Responsibilities:
  • Monitor trading systems and infrastructure components to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
  • Support implementation of new trade functionality such as new asset classes or new prime brokers e.g. establish FIX sessions, file encryption, FTP setup.
  • Proactively identify and resolve potential issues to minimize downtime and optimize system efficiency.
  • Leverage automation tools (including AI-based solutions) to improve accounting or operational workflows is a plus.
  • Respond promptly to system alerts and incidents, investigating root causes and implementing solutions to prevent recurrence.
  • Provide tech and analytical support to Research, Accounting, and Compliance teams eg. troubleshooting, ad hoc analysis of production data.

Requirements
  • BS/MS in Computer Science, Information Technology, or STEM-related field.
  • 3+ years of experience as systems operations engineer, preferably within the financial services industry.
  • Strong quantitative analytical skills.
  • Proficiency in Linux systems.
  • Experience with a scripting language (Python, Perl, Bash).
  • Excellent communication skills and enjoy interfacing with clients, both internal and external.
  • Excited to work independently in a very fast-paced, high pressure environment.
  • Understand Market Data/Order Entry systems and an interest in how modern electronic markets work.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary plus bonus based on individual and company performance
  • Collaborative, Casual, and friendly work environment
  • PPO Health, dental and vision insurance premiums fully covered for you and your dependents
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits
  • Weekly company meals

Trexquant is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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  • Dice Id: 10507220
  • Position Id: 85b16e53178a2bfe55ebb3ea36212ebe
  • Posted 17 days ago
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