Lead Market Data Engineer (Remote)

Project Description:

Project for US-based hedge fund. The firm invests in multiple asset classes and strategies, namely long/short equity, systematic, global macro, and venture capital.

We’re looking for talented engineers for a highly visible and impactful internal product. As a software developer in the market data team, you will be responsible for the firm’s primary market data management system that supports both real-time and end-of-day processes critical to client’s Macro trading business.

This is a highly visible role with significant business exposure. The engineer will be driving improvements to the primary system used at the firm to configure and disseminate market data for end-of-day and end-of-month operations, as well as provide intraday market data for our real-time risk and P&L systems used by the front office teams.

This is a hands-on software developer position where you will be expected to balance tactical needs with strategic goals, while keeping a product ownership approach to software development.

This role requires a combination of deep technical expertise, as well as an ability to balance tactical and strategic goals, and a strong sense of ownership over the product being worked on.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in either market data or risk systems.

Responsibilities:

Oversee the technical specifications and guide the build out of a system to support an end-to-end market data lifecycle, including acquisition, normalization, control, distribution, and archiving.

Ensure timely and accurate delivery of market data to trading and analytical systems, with a strong focus on market data needed to value the firm portfolio both intraday and at end-of-day.

Optimize data pipelines and infrastructure to handle large volumes of market data efficiently and with minimal latency

Provide guidance and mentorship to a team of talented engineers and analysts while fostering a collaborative environment and driving best practices in data management

Collaborate with market data vendors and internal stakeholders to onboard new vendors, manage existing data feeds, and resolve issues on an ongoing basis

Implement and maintain data quality standards and processes. Monitor data integrity and address any discrepancies or issues promptly

Oversee the integration of market data with various trading platforms, analytics tools, and reporting systems

Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in market data technologies. Propose and implement enhancements to improve data systems and workflows.

Mandatory Skills Description:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, finance, or a related field.

Minimum of five years of experience in market data management or a related role, with some experience in a leadership position

Proficiency in market data systems, data warehousing, ETL processes, and programming languages (e.g., C#, SQL, Python).

Deep understanding of market data products, trading systems, and financial instruments.

Proven ability to lead and mentor a team, manage projects, and drive results.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.

Commitment to the highest ethical standards

Nice-to-Have Skills Description:

• ETL experience

• Python

Languages:

English: B2 Upper Intermediate