The Role
We are seeking an exceptionally talented individual to join our DMFI technology team as a Senior Software Engineer to work in our Front-Office Technology Team. The team is tasked with building real-time Market Data Hub, real-time P&L, Historical Market Data for pre-trade analytics, portal for web tools and tech solutions for the investment staff. Additionally responsible for integration with various front-office vendor systems.
What you’ll do
The Senior Software Engineer will work closely with the Head of Macro Technology to help design, architect, develop and deliver a market data/reference data platform and integration with Monis/Intex/Adroit at Schonfeld. You will participate in an Agile framework, continuously improving and expanding platform capabilities based on rapidly changing business requirements as well as providing Level 3 support across the globe. You will design, develop, debug and deploy new functionality custom to the needs of our various portfolio managers. You will keep an eye towards scalability and optimization along with ensuring the adoption of next-generation technology when appropriate. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to solve problems and an interest in continuous improvement and learning.
What you’ll bring
What you need:
- At minimum, 5+ years of Java/Python development experience
- Expertise in building real-time market data services
- Expertise in fixed income products – e.g. FX, interest rates, credit
- Expertise with design and architecture of scalable services using Kubernetes
- Experience leading strategic technical initiatives from start to finish
- Expertise in building systems using Kafka (or similar messaging/streaming middleware)
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong ownership experience and a track record of delivering results
Experience and knowledge of the below applications is a plus:
- Convertible Bond specialized applications, e.g. Monis
- Securitized Product and Mortgage specialized applications, e.g. Valitana, Polypath, Intex, Yieldbook
- Fixed Income PMS, Coremont
- EMS e.g. Adroit/TS Imagine
- Cloud services such as AWS
Who we are
Schonfeld is a global multi-manager hedge fund that strives to deliver industry-leading risk-adjusted returns for our investors. We leverage both internal and external portfolio manager teams around the world, seeking to capitalize on inefficiencies and opportunities within the markets. We draw from decades of experience and a significant investment in proprietary technology, infrastructure and risk analytics to invest across four main strategies: Quant, Tactical, Fundamental Equity and Discretionary Macro & Fixed Income.
Our Culture
At Schonfeld, we’ll invest in you. Attracting and retaining top talent is at the heart of what we do, because we believe that exceptional outcomes begin with exceptional people. We foster a culture where talent is empowered to continually learn, innovate and pursue ambitious goals. We are teamwork-oriented, collaborative and encourage ideas—at all levels—to be shared. As an organization committed to investing in our people, we provide learning and educational offerings and opportunities to make an impact. We encourage community through internal networks, external partnerships and service initiatives that promote inclusion and purpose beyond the firm’s walls.
The base pay for this role is expected to be between $150,000 and $250,000. The expected base pay range is based on information at the time this post was generated. This role may also be eligible for other forms of compensation such as a performance bonus and a competitive benefits package. Actual compensation for the successful candidate will be determined based on a variety of factors such as skills, qualifications, and experience.
Top Skills
What We Do
Schonfeld Strategic Advisors is a global multi-manager platform that invests its capital with Internal and Partner portfolio managers, primarily on an exclusive or semi-exclusive basis, across quantitative, fundamental equity and tactical trading strategies. We have created a unique structure to provide global portfolio managers with autonomy, flexibility and support to best enable them to maximize the value of their businesses.
Over the last 30+ years, Schonfeld has successfully capitalized on inefficiencies and opportunities within the equity markets. We have developed and invested heavily in proprietary technology, infrastructure and risk analytics. Our portfolio exposure has expanded across the Americas, Europe and Asia as well as multiple asset classes and products. We look for ways to align the interests of investors, investment professionals and the firm, highlighted by the opportunity for investment professionals to co-invest in our funds and their individual strategies.
