Algo Developer

Main mission is to implement trading software solutions used by the Direct Market Services & Solutions trading desk in the Americas to trade stocks and futures through various algo trading strategies. The Algo Developer will have experience developing real-time systems capable of trading in fast markets with an emphasis of solid code that scales well.  The environment is fast moving and it’s critical that the candidate be able to quickly translate new ideas into solid implementations.  

Primary tasks include but are not limited to

• Develop, ensure baseline, and support low latency trading systems and related tools.

• Take full ownership of algorithmic systems from inception to delivery.

•  Work directly with traders to understand their needs and to implement their trading strategies.

• Analyze performance of end-to-end systems

• Communicate and liaise with support, infrastructure, and market access development teams to improve the trading systems.

• Adapt existing tools, used in other regions, to the US electronic business

• Understand key industry trends in algo development and market microstructure.

• Collaborate with other members of algo development team globally

• Improve the research infrastructure

• Study new indicators and strategy (understand user needs, suggest solutions, etc)

·       The candidate will need to work very closely with various teams:

• Liaise & interact with worldwide team members (developers working on the same platform in Paris/Asia)

• Front Office in U.S. will provide the functional guidelines

• In house IT market access teams (dev and support) in charge of the market connectivity

PROFILE REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Excellent programming skills

• Adaptive mindset being able to switch gears quickly

• Ability to self-organize work

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to function in a high-pressure environment and to meet stringent deadlines for completing tasks

Technical skills:

• Strong technical skills in C# - real-time, parallelism / asynchronicity, high availability, efficient / performance sensitive code

• Strong object-oriented programming skills and design patterns

• Experience developing in Python a plus

• Experience with performance testing and profiling a plus

• Understanding of distributed design concepts including computer architecture and network architecture

• Experience with Agile development methodologies, and continuous delivery

• Memory/CPU profiling and multithreaded debugging experience.

• Experience on trading algorithm/strategies a plus

Behavioral Skills

• Client focus: Put long term relationship with our clients at the center of actions

• Team Spirit – Synergies, cooperation with colleagues in and outside team a priority

• Innovation - Thinking out of the box/Creativity

• Innovation – Adopting new technology

• Commitment - Strive to develop skills and knowledge

Prior Work experience

·       Minimum of 3 years of experience as front office algo developer, with strong knowledge of at least one of the following (the more the better)

• Order management system / execution
• Real time pricing
• Real time market data
• Auto Hedge, systematic trading, market making
• Exchange connectivity

·       2-3 years minimum financial market exposure. Fixed income a plus

Education

·       B.S degree in computer science, engineering, math, physics, or similar

·       Masters degree or equivalent work experience would be a plus

Societe Generale is committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience to all candidates. If you require any reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let our Recruiters know.

OUR CULTURE: 
At Societe Generale, we live by our 4 core values of commitment, responsibility, team spirit and innovation. We are engaged and demonstrate consideration for others. We act ethically and with courage. We focus our talent and energy on collective success. We experiment and propose new ideas. This way, we maximize our ability to serve client needs and anticipate market changes. Societe Generale is committed to strengthening bonds with colleagues, communities, and the world in which we live, because relationships are at the heart of how we operate. For more information about our Culture and Conduct initiatives, please visit this link (https://americas.societegenerale.com/en/careers/get-know-culture/)

DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & BELONGING (“DIB”):
Our DIB Mission: Recruit, develop, retain and advance a talented workforce that is united in our efforts to leverage our talent and further develop an inclusive environment that will enhance our competitive position and deliver innovative solutions to our clients. It seeks to foster an environment where employee differences are valued and where all employees feel engaged, supported, respected, and informed. For more information about our DIB initiatives, please visit this link: https://americas.societegenerale.com/en/careers/get-know-diversity/

COMPENSATION:
Base salary range does not include overtime pay, bonus and/or other benefits, where applicable. Actual base salary offer will vary based on skills and experience. The role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and includes a competitive benefits package including 401(k) plan with company match, medical/dental/vision, and other benefits for fertility, wellness, student loans and commuters.