Trading Operations Engineer

Tower Research Capital, a high-frequency proprietary trading firm founded in 1998, seeks a Trading Operations Engineer to join one of our trading teams in Sydney.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring high-volume live trading and portfolio risk
• Contributing to the automated trading operations codebase
• Managing ongoing projects with various Tower support teams
• Coordinating software and hardware upgrades
• Applying programmatic solutions to scale and expand trading operations
• Resolving discrepancies with trading positions, broker statements, and internal applications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline
• 3+ years of professional experience in a related field
• Strong software development skills in Python
• Working knowledge of Linux operating system
• Exceptional analytical abilities, strong communications skills, and experience making data-driven strategic decisions
• Strong working knowledge of PNL and Risk reporting applications
• Familiarity with current market structure and regulatory developments
• Ability to comprehend and diagnose problems in complex real-time systems with minimal guidance
• Capacity to work equally well independently and as a member of a team
• Strong understanding of trading technology and fluency in technical concepts
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving abilities

Benefits

Tower continues to enhance the in-house trading system and strategies that have positioned the firm as a leader in the thriving field of quantitative trading. While Tower offers challenges and rewards rivaling those of any Wall Street firm, Tower’s cubicle-free workplace, jeans-clad workforce, and well-stocked kitchens reflect the premium the firm places on quality of life. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonuses
• 5 weeks of paid vacation per year
• Meals and snacks on a daily basis
• Medical insurance
• Gym membership allowance
• Free events and workshops
• Donation matching program

Tower Research Capital is an equal opportunity employer.