Our client, a leading hedge fund, is seeking a Manager for their Market Data Engineering function to join their industry-leading technology organisation. In this role, you will oversee the design, development, and operation of enterprise market data systems spanning capture, redistribution, derivation, and both historical and real-time data access - powering systematic research and trade execution across Equities, Macro, Commodities, and Credit.
As the Market Data Engineering Manager, you will lead a high-performing team responsible for delivering real-time raw and enriched data, building robust redistribution platforms, and developing real-time processing and derivation engines.
Responsibilities:
* Build and scale a Market Data team, including Market Data Analysts covering key data domains.
* Oversee the collection of raw market data via networks, PCAP files, and messaging systems.
* Develop real-time data processing and derivation engines for multi-asset systematic strategies.
* Drive the creation of platforms for redistribution of both real-time and historical data to users and internal systems.
Requirements:
* 5+ years’ experience leading development teams within Market Data Engineering.
* Hands-on expertise in developing real-time and historical derived-data systems supporting systematic investment strategies across asset classes.
* Strong knowledge of major exchange market data feed handlers and experience with consolidators.
* Advanced C++ development skills.
* Deep understanding of networking protocols and software/hardware acceleration techniques.