Market Data Manager

Lead the client’s market data team that is comprised of 5 engineers engaged to develop interfaces to the exchanges that enable the client to capture price data, etc related to trades that are executed on a daily basis across all the exchanges.  This data is leveraged by the front-office quant and software engineers to develop apps, algorithms, models, etc that assist the traders in their decision making process. 

 Currently, the client uses a vendor based product to perform this function so the team builds interfaces to the package.  In addition to developing the interfaces, the team is also responsible for enhancing the performance of the system, increasing the speed and efficiency of the systems, etc.  Most of the development is performed using C++ on a LINUX platform.

 The position is highly strategic, as the manager will review the way the client currently captures market data and will provide recommendations as to how to increase the performance, efficiency etc. They will be tasked with reviewing the package to see if there may be a better solution available, etc.  This person will also need to have a strong technical b/g and an in-depth background in the market data capture space 

Location: Chicago Loop.  Duration: Permanent.  Vertical: Financial Services/Trading