SVP Central Risk Technology Lead

Citi

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Jersey City, NJ
Salary
$176,720–$265,080 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
60 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

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TL;DR · SVP Central Risk Technology Lead

SVP Central Risk Technology Lead joins the Equities Electronic-Execution technology team as a Senior Software Engineer. This leadership role involves designing, developing, and delivering a next-generation low-latency execution platform. Key responsibilities include building Algorithmic Trading, Smart Order Routing, Dark Pool and Internalization engines, and high-throughput market data processing. The engineer will collaborate with quantitative research and product teams to translate needs into features like new liquidity sources and DMA capabilities. Technical requirements include expertise in Low Latency Java, C++, or Rust, alongside experience in high-performance system design, concurrency, and high-throughput architecture. The role requires proficiency in Agile methodologies, CI/CD processes, and automated testing. Candidates must understand regional exchange microstructure and regulatory regimes to solve complex electronic trading problems in a global financial environment.

What you'll do

  • Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, low-latency electronic execution systems.
  • Build components for Algorithmic Trading, Smart Order Routing, and Dark Pool engines.
  • Develop low-latency client and exchange connectivity and high-throughput market data processing.
  • Translate trader and quantitative research needs into innovative product features and enhancements.
  • Maintain testing frameworks and development tools to ensure platform reliability at scale.
  • Implement Agile development practices and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) processes.
  • Build common solutions for platform monitoring, trade reconciliation, and application recovery.
  • Lead high-performance development teams in a globally distributed environment.

What we're looking for

  • Minimum 12 years of experience with strong technical knowledge and expertise in Low Latency Java, C++ or Rust.
  • Prior experience developing electronic trading platforms in a global financial institution or equivalent environment.
  • Prior experience in building high performance Electronic Trading platforms and leading high performance development teams.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Familiarity with low-latency system design, including performance optimization, concurrency, and high-throughput architecture.
  • Strong understanding of automated testing techniques and quality engineering practices.
  • Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and Continuous Integration processes.
  • Knowledge of regional exchange microstructure and regulatory regimes.

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