Programmer Analyst

Within SOCIETE GENERALE’s Corporate and Investment Banking division, the GBTO EQD CNT (Connectivity) group is responsible for front office applications utilized in America, Europe and Asia. The New York GBTO EQD CNT team is part of a globally distributed development team providing resilient and low latency execution gateway, market data, drop copy services to our growing New York trading desks.

The Real-Time Market Access (RTMA) Develop team partners directly with the Electronic Market Making desks in the development of systems supporting their trading activity, primarily market data and order entry to all electronic markets across various asset classes (equities, options, future, fixed income, commodities, rates).

JOB DESCRIPTION

Societe Generale is seeking a strong C++ low latency developer to expand their highly successful, fully automated trading franchise across asset classes.

This is a hands-on position for the full development cycle, from requirements collection to final deployment and includes ongoing support for internal users. The successful candidate will work with an existing team of highly technical engineers to extend the functionality and performance of company’s sophisticated trading system that manages significant amounts of firms trading flow. This is a unique opportunity for a Software Developer to become a key contributor and work side by side with this firm’s highly talented team of software engineers, quantitative strategists, and traders on cutting-edge technology and sophisticated quantitative strategies.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

·       Design, develop and implement cutting edge market connectivity system

·       Sitting alongside algo developers and traders to communicate varying needs

·       Ensure order management is consistent with best execution practices

·       Continuously work with colleagues and business leaders to advance each other’s skills

REQUIRED SKILLS

·       Current experience with C/C++, including familiarity with C++20 and templates

·       Low latency coding, performance tuning, and debugging

·       FIX & Binary Connectivity Protocols

·       Proficiency in network protocols such as TCP & multicast

·       FPGA experience a plus in terms of low-level understanding of how sockets work.

·       Experience with Market Data feed handlers, Client and Market Connectivity products

·       Knowledge of investment management operations and trading execution solutions

·       Experience developing on Linux

·       Python scripting experience (or equivalent)

·       Strong communication skills a must

Preferred Qualifications:

·       Advanced degree in Mathematics or Computer Science (MSc/PhD)

·       Team Player capable of developing industrial strength software components

·       Good experience analyzing and structuring large data sets.

·       Knowledge of trading and market microstructure

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.