Front Office Python Developer - Leading Hedge Fund - Hong Kong

NLS Executive Search; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 800,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office in Central, Hong Kong

Discretionary bonus potential

Job summary

Our client is a reputable fund with offices in Hong Kong and Singapore, seeking a Front Office Python Developer to design, develop, and maintain high-performance trading systems that support front office operations.

You will collaborate with traders, quants, and other stakeholders to implement algorithmic trading strategies, integrate data feeds, and optimize for low-latency execution in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Strong Python programming for front office finance.
• Knowledge of financial markets, trading workflows, and strategies.
• Experience with algorithmic trading and quantitative analysis.
• Experience with data feeds and trade execution systems.
• Excellent problem-solving and collaboration skills.
• Previous front office hedge fund experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance Python trading systems.
• Collaborate with traders and researchers to gather requirements.
• Implement algorithmic trading strategies and models.
• Integrate third-party data feeds and APIs.
• Ensure low-latency execution and high throughput.
• Test, debug, and validate trading systems.
• Deploy systems with production readiness and monitoring.
• Document architecture and procedures.

Skills

Python programming

Front office trading

Quantitative finance

Real-time data

Low-latency

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Math

Tools

Market data feeds

Order management systems

Execution platforms

Quant libraries

Job description

Our client, a reputable fund with offices in Hong Kong and Singapore, are actively seeking a Front Office Python Developer to join their expanding team. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance trading systems and applications that support their front office operations. Your expertise in python programming and financial markets will be crucial in driving the success of their trading strategies and ensuring efficient trade execution.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with traders, quantitative researchers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into robust and scalable Python-based solutions.
• Develop and maintain trading systems and tools that facilitate real-time market data analysis, risk management, trade execution, and post-trade processing.
• Implement algorithmic trading strategies and quantitative models using Python, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Integrate third-party data feeds and APIs to enhance trading capabilities and support data-driven decision-making.
• Optimize code and system performance to achieve low-latency execution and high-throughput processing, leveraging Python libraries and frameworks.
• Conduct thorough testing, debugging, and validation of trading systems to ensure reliability, stability, and compliance with industry standards.
• Monitor and analyze market data, trading patterns, and system performance to identify opportunities for improvement and efficiency enhancement.
• Collaborate with infrastructure teams to deploy and maintain trading systems in production environments, ensuring robustness and scalability.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in Python, financial technologies, and industry trends to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge.
• Document technical specifications, system architecture, and operational procedures related to the development and maintenance of trading systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in Python programming language, with hands-on experience in developing front office applications for the financial industry.
• Solid understanding of financial markets, trading workflows, and investment strategies.
• Experience with algorithmic trading, quantitative analysis, and implementing trading strategies.
• Proficiency in working with market data feeds, order management systems, and execution platforms.
• Knowledge of Python libraries and frameworks commonly used in quantitative finance
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to develop innovative solutions to complex challenges.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience in a front office role within a hedge fund or financial institution is highly desirable.

The sell

• Very competitive compensation (base + up to 12 months discretionary bonus potentially)
• Stability with opportunities for career growth
• Exposure to latest technologies on the market
• Excellent benefits and office in the heart of Central, Hong Kong