Principal DevOps, Algo KDB, IT

CLSA; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

CLSA is seeking an experienced Algo KDB Analyst to join our Algo team in Hong Kong. The successful candidate will work closely with the Electronic Execution desk, Equity Traders and Technologists to deliver high quality, cutting edge solutions.

You will lead the development of a KDB+ analytics platform, handle real-time and historical market data, and collaborate with the quant team to build an analytics API for modelling and data analysis. Strong communication in English and Chinese is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in CS/SE or quantitative field.
• 10+ years of KDB experience with strong KDB/Q development skills.
• Strong understanding of KDB architecture and design best practices.
• In-depth understanding of Equities Market Data.
• Experience with data feeds (Refinitiv Elektron/RRDT).
• Experience in API design and post-trade analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead build out of the KDB+ based global analytics product for the Electronic offering.
• Oversee day-to-day operation and development of analytics product including real-time/historical market data and algo execution details.
• Collaborate with the quant team to develop a fully-featured analytics API for modelling and data analysis.
• Improve integration between analytics system and execution engine, model engine, UI and post-trade systems.
• Extend and improve the production data infrastructure and resolve operational issues.

Skills

KDB

Q development

API design

Python

C#

R

English/Chinese comms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Software Eng or Quantitative discipline

Tools

Refinitiv Elektron

RRDT feeds

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Algo KDB Analyst to join our Algo team. Our trading platform is purely developed in-house; the successful candidate will work closely with Electronic Execution desk, Equity Traders and Technologists to deliver high quality, cutting edge solutions.

The candidate will have to work effectively in a dynamic and diversified team environment.

Key Areas of Responsibilities

• Lead the build out of the KDB+ based global analytics product – a key area of growth for our Electronic product offering
• Be responsible for the day to day operation and development of the analytics product - including real-time and historical market data, algo execution details and alternative data sources.
• Work closely with the quant team to develop a fully-featured analytics API for modelling and data analysis
• Improve integration between the analytics system and other areas of the Electronic trading Suite, such as the execution engine, model engine, UI and post trade system.
• Extend and improve the production data infrastructure
• Resolve operational issues and implement preventative measures

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science or Software Engineering or Quantitative Discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in KDB, with an excellent KDB / Q development skills.
• Strong understanding of KDB architecture and design best practices
• In depth understanding of Equities Market Data
• Experience with Refinitiv Elektron or RRDT feeds
• Experience in API design
• Exposure to TCA / Post trade reporting
• Some experience in other programming languages, such as Python, C# or R
• Strong analytic and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in English and Chinese