Job openings for Traders, Quants, Software Engineers, Trade Desk Operations Engineers, Trading Systems Engineers, Technical Operations Analysts

Highly prefer individuals with a solid trading industry background. Email your resumes to us today at jobs@nextstepsystems.com.

Job titles and key skills include:

Treasury Options Trader (Remote):

Qualifications:
– Bachelor’s degree in technical areas such as electrical engineering, computer science, or mathematics.
– Need 3-5 years of treasury options trading experience.
– Need strong technical skills in Python/C++.
– Need to have trading Industry experience.
– Need treasury options experience.
– Should have strong Risk Management skills.
– You should have a proven track record in executing treasury options strategies.

Experienced Trader (Remote):

Qualifications:
– Bachelor’s degree in technical areas such as electrical engineering or computer science.
– 5+ years of working experience in high-volume trading.
– Preference to those with the ability to do light programming work using multi-dimensional arrays, nested loops, complex conditionals and simple file I/O.
– Preference to those who are fluent in C++ and/or Python.
– Strong mathematical aptitude.
– Proven ability to develop new, profitable trading strategies.
– Value teamwork and can think independently.
– Communicate effectively while under pressure.
– Adapt to changing situations with ease.
– Has demonstrated the ability to use sound judgment while trading.

Machine Learning Quantitative Researcher (Remote):

Qualifications:
– Bachelor’s in mathematics, physics, computer science, or a related quantitative field with at least 4 years of relevant work experience or a Masters/PhD in mathematics, physics, computer science, or a related quantitative field with at least 2 years of relevant work experience.
– Strong GPA (3.5 or higher).
– Strong knowledge of probability, statistics, and machine learning for time-series data.
– Excellent programming skills in Python (C++ familiarity is a plus).
– Experience with software engineering best practices including TDD and CI/CD.
– Experience with distributed computing.
– Prior experience developing on a Linux stack.
– Effective prioritization while being mindful of long-term objectives.
– Able to take ownership of projects in a fast-paced collaborative environment.
– Strong attention to detail.
– Outstanding communication skills to collaborate with different stakeholders across multiple geographical locations.

Senior Quantitative Researcher Strategy Developer (Onsite in Chicago, IL):

Qualifications:
– 5-15 years of relevant experience.
– Futures Asset Class and High Frequency experience preferred.
– Must have direct experience with a Buy-Side firm.
– Knowledge of programming concepts (C++ preferred but not required).
– Experience actively building predictive models and analyzing the market.
– Desire to grow into leadership role preferred.
– Problem solvers who are driven, self-motivated, and “outside of the box” thinkers.
– Motivated, dependable, and responsible team players.
– Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
– Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in a related field (Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science).
– Must be willing to take ownership.

Senior C++ Trading Software Developer (Onsite in Chicago, IL):

Qualifications:
– 3+ years of experience in C++ Software Development.
– Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or an equivalent field.
– Problem solvers who are driven, self-motivated, and “outside of the box” thinkers.
– Motivated, dependable, and responsible team players.
– Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
– Must be willing to take ownership and lead others.
– Solid programming skills and strong understanding of general programming concepts such as OOP and data structures.
– Financial Services or Trading industry experience is a plus.

C++ Software Engineer (Remote):

Qualifications:
– Bachelor’s Degree from a 4-year university in computer science, engineering, and math.
– 3 to 5 years of software engineering experience.
– Core proficiency in C++11/14/17, preferably on a Linux platform.
– Solid knowledge of object-oriented programming (OOP) and object-oriented design (OOD).
– Experience with multithreading, real-time systems, and socket programming.
– Ultra-low latency programming experience.
– Experience with python and/or JavaScript is highly desired.
– A self-motivated personality with a passion for working in a trading organization.
– Experience in finance or trading is a definite plus.
– Demonstrated problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
– Excellent communication skills.

Trade Desk Operations Engineer, European Hours (Onsite in Chicago, IL):

Qualifications:
– Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative or technical discipline.
– At least 2 years relevant work experience.
– Knowledge of markets and trading.
– Proficient with UNIX/Linux and Windows.
– Proficiency in a programming language. Knowledge of Python, Ruby, and Perl is a plus.
– Experience using Structured Query Language (SQL) to interact with database tables.
– Detail-oriented and well-organized.
– Able to multi-task and work under pressure.
– Able to exercise sound judgment when solving or escalating problems.
– Able to work independently.
– Series 7 or 57 preferred (The successful candidate will be required to pass the Series 57 exam if not previously obtained).

Senior Trading Systems Engineer, Low Latency (Onsite in Chicago, IL):

Qualifications:
– Past or present experience in the trading industry or at an exchange is required.
– Low-Latency experience is required for this role.
– 5+ years of experience with systems engineering oriented tasks.
– Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or an equivalent field.
– Strong Linux experience working with Linux servers in bare metal and virtualized environments.
– Experience with scripting languages bash and Python and automation tools.
– Understanding of TCP/IP and networking concepts.
– Financial or trading industry experience preferred.
– Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
– Must be willing to take ownership and lead others.
– Problem solvers who are driven, self-motivated, and “outside of the box” thinkers.
– Motivated, dependable, and responsible team players.

Technical Operations Analyst (Remote):

Qualifications:
– Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree preferably in a technical area such as computer science or engineering.
– Extremely proficient in Python development, including aspects of application requirements, design, implementation and deployment.
– Proficient in Linux/UNIX.
– Financial domain knowledge.
– An understanding of TCP/IP and multicast.
– Familiar with SQL or similar relational database system.
– A self-motivated personality with a passion for solving complex problems.
– Exceptional communication skills.

Technical Operations Analyst (Onsite in Chicago, IL):

Qualifications:
– Need a bachelor’s or associate degree, preferably in a technical area such as computer science or engineering.
– Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.
– Strong experience supporting and configuring Windows Server, Windows 11.
– Strong knowledge of Group Policy and Active Directory.
– A self-motivated personality with a passion for solving complex problems.
– Proficient in Linux.
– Understanding of networking concepts such as DNS, HTTP, TCP/IP, UDP, and related protocols.
– Passionate about technology.
– Ability to manage projects independently.

IT Recruiting Services For The Trading / Financial Industry

Next Step Systems has extensive trading industry recruiting expertise. Our technical staffing can help in filling trading related information technology positions with candidates that are tough to find on your own. For more information on how we work with trading industry employers, please contact us at jobs@nextstepsystems.com.