Tower Research Capital is a leading quantitative trading firm founded in 1998. Tower has built its business on a high-performance platform and independent trading teams. We have a 25+ year track record of innovation and a reputation for discovering unique market opportunities.
Tower is home to some of the world’s best systematic trading and engineering talent. We empower portfolio managers to build their teams and strategies independently while providing the economies of scale that come from a large, global organization.
Engineers thrive at Tower while developing electronic trading infrastructure at a world class level. Our engineers solve challenging problems in the realms of low-latency programming, FPGA technology, hardware acceleration and machine learning. Our ongoing investment in top engineering talent and technology ensures our platform remains unmatched in terms of functionality, scalability and performance.
At Tower, every employee plays a role in our success. Our Business Support teams are essential to building and maintaining the platform that powers everything we do — combining market access, data, compute, and research infrastructure with risk management, compliance, and a full suite of business services. Our Business Support teams enable our trading and engineering teams to perform at their best.
At Tower, employees will find a stimulating, results-oriented environment where highly intelligent and motivated colleagues inspire each other to reach their greatest potential. We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our Regional Operations Management team.
Responsibilities
- Managing the scope of software & infrastructure-driven projects (Full Project Lifecycle)
- The successful candidate will liaise between all technology and non technology departments, for the success of the overall project and delivery of the project within the agreed time, scope, and budget
- Generating and maintaining accurate project documentation (spreadsheets, diagrams, and process maps) and project plans (MS Project/JIRA/Confluence/Visio, etc.)
- Managing overall technical project schedules by developing and tracking project objectives, project milestones, resources, and timelines
- Managing risks, constraints, dependencies and resolving issues that affect scope, schedule, budget and quality of the projects
- Engaging in internal and external meetings to gather project requirements and preparing detailed summaries to share with the engineering, operations, and trading teams
- Coordinating and controlling the execution of other support groups' tasks during release activities including release reviews, pre-deployment meetings, and checklist reviews
- Leading and coordinating the Go-Live activities
- Participating in project, and program retrospectives as well as providing detail on inefficiencies, mistakes, successes, and proposed improvements
- Planning and coordinating activities for physical work in a data center (physical hardware and network installations)
Qualifications
- At least 4-5 years experience in a Project Management role
- Project management certification like PMP or Prince preferred
- Possess a highly analytical and strategic mindset with a strong ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Highly organized with excellent time management skills
- Great written and verbal communication
- Ability to manage competing priorities
- Strong networking skills within the industry and ability to build relationships with key contacts
- Knowledge of Infrastructure (server, storage platforms) and Networking concepts, AWS/Azure or other cloud platforms
- Server and Linux skills preferable
- Knowledge about financial markets
- Knowledge of Data Center/ Colocation design , buildout, migration a plus
- Knowledge of C++, Java, git/gerrit is a plus
- Experience with databases, Kibana and ElasticSearch a plus
- Knowledge of a scripting language (Shell or Python) a plus
Anticipated annual base salary range $155,000- $200,000, plus eligible for discretionary bonus.
Tower’s headquarters are in the historic Equitable Building, right in the heart of NYC’s Financial District and our impact is global, with over a dozen offices around the world.
At Tower, we believe work should be both challenging and enjoyable. That is why we foster a culture where smart, driven people thrive – without the egos. Our open concept workplace, casual dress code, and well-stocked kitchens reflect the value we place on a friendly, collaborative environment where everyone is respected, and great ideas win.
Our benefits include:
- Generous paid time off policies
- Savings plans and other financial wellness tools available in each region
- Hybrid working opportunities
- Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily
- In-office wellness experiences and reimbursement for select wellness expenses (e.g., gym, personal training and more)
- Company-sponsored sports teams and fitness events (JPM Corporate Challenge, Cycle for Survival, Wall Street Rides FAR and more)
- Volunteer opportunities and charitable giving
- Social events, happy hours, treats, and celebrations throughout the year
- Workshops and continuous learning opportunities
At Tower, you’ll find a collaborative and welcoming culture, a diverse team and a workplace that values both performance and enjoyment. No unnecessary hierarchy. No ego. Just great people doing great work – together.
Tower Research Capital is an equal opportunity employer.
