Trading/Risk Engineer | Top 5 Market Maker | NYC

Trading/Risk Engineer | Top 5 Market Maker | NYCA Top 5 global electronic market maker is hiring an Trading/Risk Engineer to join a modernization effort for its order routing systems. You'll step into a role that will own, support, automate, and build out next gen systems for one of the most critical engines across the entire org. This team owns the framework that routes the firm’s retail equity order flow to market, and it manages risk in real time across regions and trading sessions. The group sits between trading and engineering and works with traders and developers around the world. This is a high-visibility seat with real ownership of production systems and direct collaboration with traders. We are looking for a hands-on engineer who is comfortable switching between a trader’s mindset when markets are moving and an engineer’s mindset when the platform needs to grow. This person will spend a large share of their time writing code and building new solutions to improve the routing and risk infrastructure, and will also the first point of contact for escalated issues for live systems.

Strong Python skills Experience querying and analyzing large datasets with SQLDegree in a quantitative discipline preferred Understanding of US equity market structure (venues, smart order routing, order types, trade reporting) a plus Experience with Java or C++ a plus Background in statistical analysis a plus Stays composed and detail-oriented in fast-moving, time-sensitive production environments Strong problem solver and communicator, with flexibility on hours when markets require itBenefits: Industry leading compensation and benefits Chance to work at the center of trading and engineering, with real ownership of production systems Exposure to market structure, order routing, and real-time risk at one of the largest liquidity providers in the world Collaborative, fast-paced, tech-driven culture