Junior Electronic Trading Support Engineer

Aplaro Ltd; New York, Austin (NY, TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Hudson River Trading (HRT) is seeking an Electroinc Trading Support Engineer to ensure smooth trading days and rapid response to issues. You will serve as the first line of defense for the production trading platform, covering infrastructure, compliance, risk management, overnight clearing, and performance improvements.

The role includes managing new initiatives, working in a high-performance environment, and interfacing with exchanges and external parties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline (CS, Engineering, Physics, Math, etc.)
• Working knowledge of UNIX systems
• Experience with a scripting language (Python, Perl, Bash)
• Excellent communication skills and enjoy interfacing with clients, both internal and external
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Understanding of Market Data/Order Entry systems and interest in electronic markets

Responsibilities

• Support live trading during US market hours
• Handle order flow from trading desks
• Respond to external market alerts and outages
• Interface with exchanges and other external parties to support trading

Skills

Python

UNIX

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Market data awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline

Job description

Role

In a high performance environment, immediate awareness of and reaction to systems and trading issues is essential. That’s where HRT’s Electronic Trading Support Engineers come in. You’ll be responsible for managing new initiatives and ensuring a smooth trading day. You’ll act as the first line of defense when the inevitable happens, and the subject matter expert on recent changes to the production trading platform. The team’s scope covers everything from systems infrastructure, to compliance, risk management, overnight clearing, and performance improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support live trading during US market hours


• Handle order flow from HRT’s trading desks


• Respond to external market alerts and outages


• Interface with exchanges & other external parties to support trading

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline (CS, Engineering, Physics, Math, etc.)


• Working knowledge of UNIX systems


• Experience with a scripting language (Python, Perl, Bash)


• Excellent communication skills and enjoy interfacing with clients, both internal and external


• Incredibly organized, with a high attention to detail


• Excited to work independently in a very fast-paced, high pressure environment


• Poses an understanding of Market Data/Order Entry systems and/or an interest in how modern electronic markets work


• Industry experience and/or Series 7 or 57 certification is preferred if applicable, but not required - recent graduates with relevant knowledge can be considered

The estimated base salary range for this position is 100,000 to 150,000 USD per year (or local equivalent). The base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

• discretionary performance-based bonuses


• competitive benefits package

Culture

Hudson River Trading (HRT) brings a scientific approach to trading financial products. We have built one of the world's most sophisticated computing environments for research and development. Our researchers are at the forefront of innovation in the world of algorithmic trading. At HRT we welcome a variety of expertise: mathematics and computer science, physics and engineering, media and tech.

We’re a community of self-starters who are motivated by the excitement of being at the cutting edge of automation in every part of our organization—from trading, to business operations, to recruiting and beyond. We value openness and transparency, and celebrate great ideas from HRT veterans and new hires alike. At HRT we’re friends and colleagues – whether we are sharing a meal, playing the latest board game, or writing elegant code. We embrace a culture of togetherness that extends far beyond the walls of our office.

Feel like you belong at HRT? Our goal is to find the best people and bring them together to do great work in a place where everyone is valued. HRT is proud of our diverse staff; we have offices all over the globe and benefit from our varied and unique perspectives.

HRT is an equal opportunity employer; so whoever you are we’d love to get to know you.

Please be advised: Use of AI tools during interviews or assessments is strictly prohibited, unless otherwise instructed or agreed upon. We employ various methods to evaluate the authenticity of candidate responses. If we determine that AI assistance was used during any stage of the hiring process, we reserve the right to immediately disqualify your candidacy or rescind any job offers extended.