Full-Time
Trading Systems Developer
Python/Java
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Verition Fund Management
501-1,000 employees
Offers diverse global investment strategies
Compensation Overview
$140k - $200kAnnually
Mid, Senior
New York, NY, USA
Category
Algorithm Development
Quantitative Trading
Quantitative Finance
Required Skills
Python
MySQL
SQL
Postgres
Development Operations (DevOps)
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Finance, or a related field.
- Desire to understand the Financial/Banking domain.
- Proven experience in full-stack development using Python and modern JavaScript frameworks.
- Proficiency in SQL and database technologies such as Oracle, PostgreSQL or MySQL.
- Good knowledge of FIX protocol
- Experience working with financial data APIs and integrating with external data sources.
- Strong knowledge and coding experience in Python/Java to automate test cases for post-trade back office and trade flow.
- Hands-on experience in building test automation frameworks and developing automation scripts using Python or Java.
- Experience in application development/automation framework development using Python/Java (3-5 years).
- Working knowledge and ability to develop test automation scripts for post-trade data lineage (3-7 years).
- Experience implementing PyUnit, Junit, or Unit test automation would be a plus (3-7 years).
- Familiarity with cloud-based technologies (AWS) and containerization technologies such as Docker.
- Understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
- Ability to understand complex data flows between various internal and external applications.
Responsibilities
- Design and Build the post integrations from the multiple trading systems to the firm booking systems and third parties
- Ensure traceability of test cases to business requirements and review test coverage.
- Perform impact assessments of all business requirements and any changes to business requirements.
- Review user stories planned for the sprint and provide user point estimation during sprint planning.
Verition Fund Management LLC provides a diverse range of global investment strategies, including Credit, Fixed Income & Macro, Convertible & Volatility Arbitrage, Event-Driven, Equity Long/Short & Capital Markets, and Quantitative Strategies. The company's approach involves a multi-strategy, multi-manager approach and an institutional quality infrastructure, leveraging a team of over 500 investment/risk and non-investment professionals.
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$1.3B
Headquarters
Greenwich, Connecticut
Founded
2008
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Exposure to a wide range of industries and companies can provide employees with diverse investment experience and knowledge.
- The firm's active investment strategy and frequent acquisitions suggest a dynamic work environment with opportunities for rapid career growth.
What critics are saying
- The broad investment strategy may expose the firm to higher market volatility and sector-specific downturns.
- Frequent acquisitions and stakes in various companies could lead to overextension and potential challenges in portfolio management.
What makes Verition Fund Management unique
- Verition Fund Management's strategy of diversifying investments across various sectors and companies, including technology, mining, and consumer goods, sets it apart from more specialized funds.
- Their ability to identify and invest in companies at different stages of growth, from newly public companies to established firms, showcases a versatile investment approach.