VP: Algo & Smart Order Router Architect (London)

Morgan McKinley; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is seeking a VP, Algo / Smart Order Router Developer in London to build next-generation execution and routing technology. This greenfield role involves designing and developing institutional-grade execution algorithms.

Key responsibilities include developing low-latency infrastructure and optimizing routing decisions based on various metrics. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in execution technology and a deep understanding of electronic trading architecture.

Qualifications

• Experience building execution algorithms or Smart Order Routers.
• Deep understanding of electronic trading architecture.
• Expertise in market data, exchange connectivity, and order lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop low-latency EMS and Smart Order Routing infrastructure.
• Build intelligent execution algorithms across fragmented liquidity venues.
• Optimise routing decisions based on liquidity, latency, and execution quality.

Skills

Building execution algorithms

Electronic trading architecture

Market data expertise

Order lifecycle knowledge

Networking and performance optimization

Job description

Morgan McKinley is seeking a VP, Algo / Smart Order Router Developer in London to build next-generation execution and routing technology. This greenfield role involves designing and developing institutional-grade execution algorithms.

Key responsibilities include developing low-latency infrastructure and optimizing routing decisions based on various metrics. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in execution technology and a deep understanding of electronic trading architecture.