Head of Algorithmic Trading

5 - 9 years

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Posted:3 days ago| Platform: Shine logo

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As a visionary leader and hands-on developer, you will spearhead the algorithmic trading vertical within the company. The role offers a profit-sharing basis, providing you with the opportunity to lead, own, and grow a business line in an entrepreneurial ecosystem. Key Responsibilities: - Take full leadership of the Algo Trading Vertical, representing the company. - Drive end-to-end ownership of strategy design, development, testing, deployment, and scaling. - Build and manage a team of quant researchers, developers, and traders as the vertical expands. - Develop and optimize strategies across various asset classes such as equities, F&O, commodities, FX, and crypto. - Explore and implement diverse models including HFT, MFT, and LFT. - Coordinate broker/exchange integrations with platforms like Zerodha, Angel One, Interactive Brokers, TD Ameritrade, etc. - Establish robust risk management frameworks, monitoring tools, and dashboards. - Contribute to the creation of a centralized algo strategy platform capable of hosting and managing multiple models simultaneously. - Deliver consistent alpha generation with transparent reporting. Qualifications Required: - Strong background in algorithmic trading/quant development. - Expertise in languages like Python, C++, C#, Java, or Rust for low-latency systems. - Hands-on experience with HFT/MFT/LFT infrastructures and live strategy deployments. - Knowledge of market microstructure, APIs, and exchange protocols such as FIX, DMA, WebSocket. - Track record of developing profitable strategies in live or backtest environments. - Understanding of risk management, slippage control, and execution optimization. - Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to lead a vertical as a P&L owner.,

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