Manager of Trading Technology - onsite

Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Certification and training opportunities

Job summary

A global staffing company in Boston is seeking a Manager to lead their Trading Platform Engineering team. The successful candidate will have over 15 years of engineering experience, with expertise in order management systems and technology solutions for trading environments. This role involves direct interaction with traders and senior management, focusing on innovative software solutions. A comprehensive compensation and benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of engineering experience with at least the last 3 years managing people.
• Strong knowledge of order management systems and Trading Analytics across asset classes.
• Expertise in software development and testing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Software Engineers and manage talent.
• Responsible for technology solutions supporting 24x6 trading.
• Devise strategy and manage conflicting priorities.

Skills

Team management

Solution architecture

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Tools

Java

Spring

AWS

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Manager to join and manage our Trading Platform Engineering team within Investment Implementation & Trading (IIT) Technology. In this position, you will not only dream-up solutions to today’s buy-side trader challenges, but you will build them to see real-life results. Technology needs are advancing, and this level of complexity requires a highly sophisticated and well-managed Trading Data and Analytics platform. This is your chance to work on something incredible. This position involves hands-on solution architecture, implementation, and team management responsibilities. It will entail a high level of direct interaction with traders/trading professionals as well as senior management in both setting strategy and devising innovative solutions for today’s buy-side trading desk.

Additionally, the successful candidate will work closely with other members of IT including developers, business analysts, and QA engineers to design, develop, test, implement, and support solutions and will require an individual to take accountability and keep an open mindset while taking advantage of the learning opportunities. The individual must possess a strong work ethic, analytical skills, project management skills, be an effective communicator, and thrive at making a team of technology professionals successful while delivering best-in-class solutions for trading professionals.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and deliver best-in-class Trading and data-driven decision-making capabilities to help Traders and Portfolio Managers obtain the best outcomes for our clients.
• Lead a team of Software Engineers owning all facets of talent management for this manager’s team: recruiting, goal setting, career management, promotions, compensation, performance reviews, and hands-on mentoring.
• Responsible for technology solutions supporting 24x6 trading in markets around the globe.
• Align with the Architecture Team to maintain strategic direction and adhere to architecture standards and partner with other IT teams to ensure consistency in design and comprehensive solutions.
• Solution design, implementation, deployment, and support of Wellington’s Trading platforms and other trading related applications within the trading suite of applications to remain competitive on industry trends and comply with industry regulations.
• Devise and set strategy, manage multiple conflicting priorities, and own outcomes.
• Leverage a unique blend of business and technical savvy; a big-picture vision, and an ability to work with and across various internal teams to execute on that vision.
• Manage delivery across multiple initiatives, including tracking budgets, vendor consultant staffing, and vendor relationships.
• Stay current with the trading industry and technical trends to ensure applications, systems, and team are of highest caliber.
• Partner with Project/Program Managers, Technical, and QA Leads on estimates, statuses, issues, and risks.
• Establish and communicate Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Objective and Key Results (OKRs) to senior leadership on a regular basis.

Keys to the position

• 15+ years of engineering experience with at least the last 3 years managing people.
• Must have financial services experience.
• Strong knowledge of order management systems (OMS), Trade Cost Analysis (TCA) practices, and Trading Analytics across asset classes.
• Expertise in software development and testing methodologies and their effective application, with experience in systems development using Java and J2EE.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with messaging and high-throughput, low-latency framework including JMS, Kafka, Elastic Search.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with frameworks, including Spring, Angular, React.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with FIX.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with cloud technologies like AWS.
• Hands-on knowledge of SQL, or another relational database technology.
• Ability to work onsite in Boston 4 days a week.

Compensation

Estimated Min Rate: $133000.00

Estimated Max Rate: $190000.00

What’s In It for You?

We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.

For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.