Our client, a prominent investment bank, is currently seeking a VP-level C++ developer with a strong background in algorithmic trading and expertise in developing options market-making strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the primary development of Options Market Making strategies tailored for the Hong Kong market, with aspirations for growth into additional Asian markets.
• Aim to produce error-free versions of the platform, while providing second-line support and transferring knowledge to production support teams to guarantee seamless releases.
• Comply with development standards and utilize the Agile development framework.
• Engage in stakeholder management and exhibit leadership in an Agile setting, adjusting swiftly to changing tasks and a dynamic work environment.
• Maintain effective communication with development and support teams throughout project execution, working closely with the Trading desk to refine strategies.
• Demonstrate strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities to satisfy challenging business timelines for client deliverables while conducting thorough risk evaluations.
• Address complex issues involving both hardware and software as a vital part of the role.
• Ensure all tasks are conducted in accordance with regulatory requirements, the Enterprise Wide Risk Management Framework, and internal policies and standards.

Essential Skills/Basic Qualifications

• Extensive experience in financial markets and applications, encompassing algorithms, market data feeds, APIs, order routing protocols, and the comprehensive front-to-back trading process.
• Prior experience in algorithmic trading experience 
• Proficient in developing options market-making strategies.
• Familiar with high-volume environments that demand low latency.
• Skilled in software development using C++ on Linux, along with performance profiling tools and techniques; knowledge of Java is advantageous.
• Capacity to collaborate effectively within a large organization to fulfill specific business objectives while enhancing the overall corporate culture.
• Experienced in developing multithreaded systems and knowledgeable about thread synchronization methods.
• Strong communication capabilities, both written and verbal.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, time-sensitive team setting.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, technical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Self-driven with a focus on finding solutions to challenges.

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