SVP Next Gen Electronic Trading Technology Lead & Architect

Citi

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Work type
Remote
Location
Jersey City, NJ
Salary
$176,720–$265,080 / yr
Posted
14 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $221k
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This role pays more than 74% of similar roles. Most pay $160,125–$224,475 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $221k versus about $192k for comparable roles.

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TL;DR · SVP Next Gen Electronic Trading Technology Lead & Architect

The SVP Next Gen Electronic Trading Technology Lead & Architect joins the Equities Electronic-Execution team to lead the design, development, and delivery of a next-generation low-latency execution platform. This leadership role involves building critical components including Algorithmic Trading, Smart Order Routing, Dark Pool and Internalization engines, and high-throughput market data processing systems. The individual will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including quantitative research and infrastructure groups, to translate trader needs into innovative features like new liquidity sources and DMA capabilities. Key responsibilities include maintaining testing frameworks, championing Agile and CI/CD practices, and utilizing AI-powered development tools. Candidates must possess expertise in Low Latency Java, C++, or Rust, along with a deep understanding of system design, concurrency, and performance optimization. The role addresses complex challenges in electronic trading systems within global financial markets and regulatory regimes.

What you'll do

  • Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, low-latency electronic execution systems.
  • Build components for algorithmic trading, smart order routing, and market data processing.
  • Translate trader and quant researcher requirements into innovative product features and performance improvements.
  • Maintain testing frameworks and development tools to ensure platform reliability at scale.
  • Utilize AI-powered development tools throughout the software development life cycle to improve code quality.
  • Champion Agile methodologies and CI/CD processes with a focus on shift-left testing.
  • Develop common solutions for trade reconciliation, monitoring, 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 in Low Latency Java, C++, or Rust.
  • Prior experience developing electronic trading platforms in a global financial institution or equivalent environment.
  • Experience leading high performance development teams.
  • 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.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

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