Project Manager - Trading Systems

Project Manager – Trading Systems

Quant Capital is urgently looking for a Technical Project Managerto join our high profile client.

Our client is a well-known global financial software business providing to the trading platform market.

The Project manager will be running multiple project streams involving several high profile clients. My client runs a number of asset classes with emphasis on Fixed Income, FX, Bonds and Repo’s. The project manager role offers the ability to work with development, product management and strategy in order to complete a host of longterm projects. We are looking for those who are looking for autonomy from day 1 as well as ambitions to grow both their business knowledge and project size experience.

Projects will be across multiple product lines including:

• FX
• Implementation
• Electronic Market connectivity
• Fixed Income Pricing, Risk, P&L and Position Management
• Repo and Securities Lending;.

Project Managers MUST have:

• At least 2 years’ project management experience
• Background in front office technology
• Knowledge of FX, Repo or OMS technology
• Experience running multiple concurrent projects average budget £2 million
• Degree from a top 100 EU University
• Succinct CV – tells us a lot
• Ideally Vendor or IB experience
• Complete knowledge of the SDLC
• Experience of Analysis to UAT type projects

This role suits a mid level project manager who wants to increase their responsibility and autonomy. The environment is relaxed yet professional and serious exposure to algo facing trading systems will be gained.

This is an environment of science and intellectuals. The firm is known globally for its attitudes and rigour more importantly, you will be surrounded by smart people deeply interested in teaching what they know, and in learning from you. The client specialises in connectivity to over 100 trading venues covering Rates, Credit, Commodities and FX as well as real-time cross-asset pricing and risk management/ They currently have a high-speed framework for implementing customised algo trading strategies.

The environment is that of Facebook or Google, relaxed open with time to think and make the right decisions. The atmosphere is calm and relaxed with an open dress code. This is a role for techies, those who are motivated by the sharp end of technology and the possibility of making serious money doing something you are passionate about.

My client is based in London

If this sounds of interest then please send your most recent cv to applications@ or call James Holland on 0203 757 84 84

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