Python Quant Developer, US Equities Wholesale Market Making

Overview

We are seeking a talented Python Quant-Developer to join our US Equities Wholesale Market Making team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining research infrastructure and other business-critical software solutions.

GTS is a leading global electronic market maker, powered by combining market expertise with innovative, proprietary technology. As a quantitative trading firm continually building for the future, GTS leverages the latest in artificial intelligence systems and sophisticated pricing models to bring consistency, efficiency, and transparency to today's financial markets. GTS accounts for 3-5% of daily cash equities volume in the U.S. and trades over 30,000 different instruments globally, including listed and OTC equities, ETFs, futures, commodities, Fixed Income, foreign exchange, and interest rate products. GTS is a Designated Market Maker (DMM) at the New York Stock Exchange, responsible for nearly $12 trillion of market capitalization. Our workplace of 200 plus employees welcomes people of all backgrounds and experiences, and we take pride in our diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain an equity trading simulator and other parts of research infrastructure using Python
• Get familiar with Wholesale Market Making business and US Equity market microstructure
• Write well-designed, efficient, and testable code
• Collaborate with team members to identify and solve complex problems
• Work with the product owners and stakeholders to define and refine software requirements

Qualifications

• Strong Python skills a must, familiarity with C / C++ / Java is a plus
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent education and experience
• Experience operating in a Linux environment
• Self-starter, desire to work in a less structured, startup-type environment
• Familiarity with US Equity markets, client market making and research infrastructure is a PLUS

We're proud to employ some of the leading talent in the industry, and we work to ensure our employees enjoy a high quality-of-life.

In accordance with New York City's Pay Transparency Law, the base salary range for this role is $110,000 to $175,000. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.

What We Offer:

• A selection of healthcare plans for you and your family, some 100% employer paid; with coverage starting on day one
• In-office perks – Free lunch daily and access to a fully stocked pantry (when working in the office).
• Casual dress code (when working in the office).

Unsolicited resumes:

We do not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with GTS.