C++ Developer

C++, Market Connectivity, SOR, Low Latency, Systematic Trading

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McGregor Boyall are partnered with a leading systematic trading fund operating within the London market. This tech-driven investment manager uses highly algorithmic strategies to generate returns and is currently expanding after a strong 2025.
The successful applicant will be a key member of the global Market Connectivity team , building and enhancing market access systems, for all spectrums of the trading business. The role will cover design, development, validation, deployment, and production support of trading gateways and market data handlers to global exchanges and brokers

There are two hires here so we can consider candidates at either mid-level (2-10 years) or senior hires. You will receive a guaranteed bonus in your 1st year and financial packages have a high degree of flexibility for the right person (total comp can exceed £350k ).
This role requires candidates based in London.
Required skills:
- Excellent C++ programming ability. You will be using modern versions (20+) in a latency-critical environment hosted on Linux
- Prior smart order routing/ market connectivity experience essential. xwzovoh We are looking for people currently working in this space at a top investment bank, prop trader or hedge fund
- Current experience working on mulithreaded, distributed systems
Nice to have:
- Masters degree in relevant field
- Python scripting
- FIX
- Exchange trading gateways or market data feed handlers
McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.