VP, Low-Latency Electronic Trading Systems

Citibank (Hong Kong) Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,900,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Citibank (Hong Kong) Limited seeks a Senior Low Latency Electronic Trading Software Engineer (Vice President) to design, develop and deliver Citi's next-generation low-latency execution platform. You will work on Algorithmic Trading, Smart Order Routing, dark pool, and high-throughput market data processing with cross-regional teams.

The role emphasizes high-performance development, automated testing, Agile/CI‑CD, and AI-assisted SDLC practices to advance execution capabilities in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in low-latency software
• Experience developing electronic trading platforms in a global financial institution
• Strong automated testing techniques and quality engineering practices
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and CI/CD processes
• Familiarity with low-latency system design, including performance optimization and high-throughput architecture
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced, globally distributed environment
• Excellent communication in a multicultural, cross-regional context
• Knowledge of regional exchange microstructure and regulatory regimes

Responsibilities

• Design, development and maintenance of high‑performance, low‑latency electronic execution systems
• Collaborate with traders, quants, and clients to translate needs into features and enhancements
• Enhance testing frameworks and tooling for platform reliability and scale
• Leverage AI-powered development tools across the SDLC to boost productivity and quality
• Promote Agile development and CI/CD with emphasis on shift-left testing
• Build and maintain monitoring, reconciliation, recovery and other support solutions for the trading platform

Skills

Low latency system design

Agile methodologies

CI/CD

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Java

C++

Rust

Job description

Citibank (Hong Kong) Limited seeks a Senior Low Latency Electronic Trading Software Engineer (Vice President) to design, develop and deliver Citi's next-generation low-latency execution platform. You will work on Algorithmic Trading, Smart Order Routing, dark pool, and high-throughput market data processing with cross-regional teams.

The role emphasizes high-performance development, automated testing, Agile/CI‑CD, and AI-assisted SDLC practices to advance execution capabilities in a fast-paced