VP, Algo / Smart Order Router Developer

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

VP, Algo / Smart Order Router Developer | London

I'm working with a leading electronic trading business seeking an experienced Algo Developer to help build the next generation of execution and routing technology.

This is a genuinely greenfield opportunity where you'll play a key role designing and developing institutional‑grade execution algorithms and Smart Order Routing capabilities from the ground up.

The role:

• 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, execution quality, and cost
• Partner closely with traders and product teams
• Support performance tuning and production trading environments

Requirements:

• Experience building execution algorithms or Smart Order Routers
• Deep understanding of electronic trading architecture
• Market data, exchange connectivity, and order lifecycle expertise
• Strong knowledge of concurrency, networking, and performance optimisation
• Experience across FX, electronic trading, market connectivity, or digital markets is particularly relevant.

London-based.

Interested in speaking with engineers who have built rather than simply supported execution technology.