Tech Team Lead - Treasury Engineering

Millennium Management LLC; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in London is seeking a Tech Team Lead to develop and deliver high-performance engineering solutions for liquidity management. This role involves team leadership, system development, and stakeholder collaboration in a dynamic environment. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience and a strong technical background. Competitive compensation and an opportunity for impactful work are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of experience developing distributed systems and workflows.
• Proven experience leading and managing engineering teams.
• Deep understanding of Design Patterns, Algorithms, and Data Structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Oversee the development of high-performance back-end systems.
• Act as primary contact for senior stakeholders across Trading, Treasury, and Management.

Skills

Distributed systems development

Team leadership

Technical problem-solving

Communication skills

Design Patterns

Education

B.A. in computer science or quantitative field

Tools

Database technologies

Microservices

Job description

Tech Team Lead - Treasury Engineering

We are assembling a strong Quant Technology team to help the firm with stress liquidity management, analysis, and optimization. As a Team Lead, you will play a pivotal role in driving the development and delivery of high-performance engineering solutions, collaborating with stakeholders across Trading, Treasury, and top-level Management. You will lead a team of engineers and work closely with researchers to develop and maintain in-house models, as well as integrate them into the firm's broader cash management processes. This ambitious project requires exceptional leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Management: Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment. Provide technical guidance and ensure the team delivers high-quality solutions on time.
• System Development: Oversee the development and enhancement of the back-end distributed system, ensuring high performance and availability for margin and stress cash calculations and simulations.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as the primary point of contact for senior stakeholders across Trading, Treasury, and Management. Work closely with Quant researchers, developers, tech teams, middle office, and business management teams in London, New York, Tel Aviv, and Miami.
• Microservices Development: Drive the design and implementation of microservices on top of in-house models, ensuring seamless integration into the existing system using the latest technologies.
• Technical Strategy: Define and enforce best practices for software development, architecture, and cloud technologies. Ensure the team adheres to high standards of code quality, scalability, and maintainability.
• Problem Solving: Proactively identify and address technical challenges, ensuring the team delivers robust solutions that meet business needs.

Requirements

• Minimum 10+ years of experience developing distributed systems and workflows.
• Proven experience leading and managing engineering teams, with a track record of delivering complex projects.
• B.A. in computer science or another quantitative field.
• Deep understanding of Design Patterns, Algorithms, and Data Structures.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with senior stakeholders across the organization.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented, demonstrating thoroughness and strong ownership of work.

Nice-to-have qualifications/skills

• Knowledge of Treasury cash management and margin methodologies.
• Experience in the financial industry.
• Familiarity with database technologies (RDBMS, lake, caches).
• Experience with high-performance computing and optimization techniques.

Key Attributes for Success

• Leadership: Ability to inspire and motivate a team, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
• Technical Expertise: Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to architect scalable, high-performance systems.
• Stakeholder Management: Exceptional interpersonal skills to manage relationships across diverse teams and senior management.
• Ownership: A proactive attitude with a strong sense of accountability for team deliverables.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a talented team in delivering cutting-edge solutions for the firm's liquidity management and optimization needs. If you are a seasoned engineer with leadership experience and a passion for solving complex technical challenges, we encourage you to apply.