Quantitative Trading Engineer

2 Years ago • 1-3 Years

Job Summary

Job Description

The Quantitative Trading Engineer will be responsible for the architecture, design, and software development of various software components, including the core trading system, algo trading framework, execution algorithms, exchange simulators, and market data adaptors. The projects will vary from developing software from scratch to enhancing the current system to support new features or improving performance. The role requires strong C++ skills and experience in quantitative trading, working in a fast-paced environment, and collaborating with a team to reduce trading costs for clients.
Must have:
  • 1-3 years industry experience, focusing on quantitative trading and C++ development.
  • Prior experience developing trading systems or execution algorithms.
  • Intermediate C++ knowledge and excellent software design skills.
  • Intermediate Python/R knowledge, ability to work with large datasets in research.
  • A degree in Computer Science, Financial Engineering, or a similar field.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate ideas.
  • An attitude of constant curiosity and growth, as well as the ability and desire to mentor others.
Good to have:
  • Experience with relational databases, database optimizations and SQL.
  • Intermediate knowledge of TCP/IP and multithreading.
  • Prior experience working with market data, FIX, and other exchange connectivity protocols.
Perks:
  • Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance plans.
  • Opportunities for career growth and advancement.
  • A collaborative and innovative work environment.
  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

Job Details

About BestEx Research

BestEx Research is a financial technology and research firm specializing in building sophisticated execution algorithms and transaction cost modeling tools servicing multiple asset classes. The firm provides its services to performance-demanding hedge funds, CTAs, asset managers, and banks through a traditional electronic broker and in a broker-neutral Software as a Service (SaaS) model.

BestEx Research’s mission is to become the leader in automation and measurement of execution across asset classes globally and significantly reduce transaction costs for our clients.

Its cloud-based platform, Algo Management System (AMS), is the first end-to-end algorithmic trading solution for equities, futures, and foreign exchange that delivers an entire ecosystem around execution algorithms, including transaction cost analysis (TCA), an algo customization tool called Strategy Studio, a trading dashboard, and pre-trade analytics in a single platform. The platform is currently live for US equity and global futures trading.

BestEx Research is disrupting a $100 billion industry by challenging the status quo of stale, black-box solutions from banks and offering next-generation execution algorithms that combine performance improvement with transparency and customization. BestEx Research uses leading-edge technology to support its low-latency, highly scalable research and trading systems with its back end in C++, research libraries in C++/Python and R, and web-based technologies for delivering its front-end platforms.

Visit bestexresearch.com for more information about our mission, products, research, and services.

Why work at BestEx Research?

If you want to help investors reduce their trading costs in an incredibly complex market structure and help create and shape an industry-defining product, then this is an excellent opportunity to join an incredibly talented team of 50+. BestEx Research has almost zero turnover, top notch clients, zero bureaucracy, and a flat organizational structure. It is a true meritocracy, set in a collaborative environment, where every employee is working on extraordinarily interesting projects. Compensation may be in the form of cash compensation or a hybrid cash and equity compensation plan. Employees at BestEx Research have exposure to much more variety in the projects they complete and opportunities for growth than in similar roles at other firms.

Location: Bengaluru, India

Our beautiful Bangalore office is conveniently located in Outer Ring Rd, Bangalore. Amenities include modern work spaces, free parking, recreational games, wellness room, and free meals.

Primary Job Responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for architecture, design, and software development of various software components such as our core trading system, algo trading framework, execution algorithms, exchange simulators, market data adaptors and exchange connectivity adaptors. Projects will vary from developing software from scratch (for example implementing a new asset class or a new execution algorithm) to enhancing the current system to support new features or improving performance. Our software stack is written in C++ 17.

● 1 – 3 Years of industry experience with a focus on quantitative trading and software development with C++

● Prior experience developing trading systems or execution algorithms

● Intermediate-level knowledge of C++ and excellent software design skills

● Intermediate-level knowledge of Python/R, ability to work with large datasets in a research environment
● Degree in Computer Science, Financial Engineering or similar field from a reputable institution
● Excellent problem solving and analytical skills

● Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate ideas

● An attitude of constant curiosity and growth, as well as the ability and desire to mentor others

The following are not required, but a combination of these skills and experiences is highly desirable:

● Experience with knowledge of relational databases, database optimizations and SQL

● Intermediate-level knowledge of TCP/IP and multithreading
● Prior experience working with market data, FIX, and other exchange connectivity protocols

  • Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance plans.
  • Opportunities for career growth and advancement.
  • A collaborative and innovative work environment.
  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

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About The Company

BestEx Research provides execution algorithms for equities, futures and FX to buy- and sell-side institutions globally. Our rigorous quantitative approach to algorithm design delivers a suite of global, multi-asset algorithmic trading products that dramatically reduce execution costs. Our cloud-based algo management system, AMS, is a completely new way to engage with execution, combining execution algorithms with real-time analytics, order management, real-time and historical transaction cost analysis, reporting, and customization. Clients can access services directly, via sponsored access, or Software as a Service with little disruption to existing workflows.

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