Algorithmic Trading Developer

Berenberg; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 10%

Health Insurance

Parental leave

EAP

Job summary

Berenberg in London is seeking an Algorithmic Trading Engineer to join our Innovation & Technology department. You will design and build high-performance Java engines for trading algo orders, develop real-time trading systems, and contribute to strategy design alongside building desktop tooling.

Join a team focused on cutting-edge electronic trading, leveraging Kubernetes, Docker, and React to deliver robust, scalable solutions in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Strong Java engineer with experience in real-time server code.
• Solid understanding of Equity market trading in Europe.
• Ability to design and build high-quality real-time trading engines.
• Good problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Collaborative approach when working with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with regulatory environment relevant to the role.

Responsibilities

• Design and build high-quality Java engines for trading algo orders and liquidity seeking.
• Develop algorithmic trading engines, associated strategies and supporting desktop tooling.
• Contribute to algo strategy design and build-out of real-time trading engines.
• Build real-time trading desktops using React.
• Develop data analytics, storage and processing capabilities.

Skills

Java

Equity trading knowledge

Real-time systems

Problem solving

Collaborative

Regulatory understanding

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

React

Job description

For our Innovation & Technology department in London we are looking to hire a:

Algorithmic Trading Engineer, full time, London

Innovation & Technology @ Berenberg

In an era where digitalisation and modern IT infrastructure is revolutionizing banking, we are shaping a technology-driven bank in which you as an IT professional will work closely with our business units. Our technology teams offer you an environment that will present you with exciting challenges - be it through the support and further development of legacy systems or the introduction of modern technologies such as AI, machine learning and highly automated trading applications.

Your Role in the team:

As part of Berenberg’s expansion in electronic trading, the algorithmic trading team is looking for a delivery-focused engineer to develop trading engines, associated strategies and real-time trading desktops. This role contributes to both algo strategy design and the build-out of high-quality, real-time systems used for trading algo orders and liquidity seeking.

What will you do?

• Design and build high-quality Java engines for trading algo orders and liquidity seeking.
• Develop algorithmic trading engines, associated strategies and supporting desktop tooling.
• Contribute to algo strategy design as well as the build-out of real-time trading engines.
• Build real-time trading desktops using technologies including React.
• Develop data analytics, storage and processing capabilities.

Who are we looking for?

• A strong Java engineer who writes performant, well-designed real-time server code.
• Solid understanding of Equity market trading in Europe.
• Good problem-solving skills with close attention to detail.
• A keen interest in understanding the wider systems that form part of the trading stack.
• Passion for continuous improvement and creativity.
• A pro-active, collaborative approach when working with other Berenberg Investment Banking engineering teams.
• Commitment to industry and Berenberg Investment Banking engineering best practices.
• Experience in the equity sell-side trading industry would be desirable.
• Experience with Kubernetes and Docker would be desirable.
• Experience with React and building real-time web pages would be desirable.
• A good understanding of the regulatory environment relevant to the role would be beneficial.

What we offer you:

• Private pension plan - 10% of base salary contribution by Berenberg
• Private Health Insurance
• Enhanced parental leave policies
• Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling sessions related to mental health, financial wellbeing and other topics

We are a leading European private bank, with over 430 years of experience and deep rooted history, but we are still shaping and heavily investing in our future. Our progress and evolution are driven by our people. We encourage them to try new approaches, voice their opinions and achieve success in their own way.

We provide opportunities for them to develop their talents, explore different career paths and achieve their full potential.

We're an ambitious, forward-looking business, backed by centuries of tradition and built on innovation. You'll find a culture that encourages people to think independently, act entrepreneurially and challenge the status quo.

We place great importance on working on site, as we believe that being together in the office not only fosters creativity and efficiency, but also strengthens networks and builds trusting, collegial relationships. For us, this forms the foundation for productive and successful work. Together we collaborate to shape our business and fulfil our ambitious goals.

We welcome you to join us in our commitment to always do the right thing for our people, clients and our business – Our future is where you take us!

Berenberg is an Equal Opportunities Employer and prides itself on being a modern, dynamic and internationally orientated organisation. We value the rich diversity, skills and abilities and creative potential that people from differing backgrounds and experiences bring to the workplace. Every employee plays a vital role in providing quality service to all our customers and helping to create and inclusive working environment, where everyone can realise their full potential. We're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates who require adjustments during our recruiting process. Please contact us directly on [e-mail] to discuss.