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HC Technologies is an algorithmic and discretionary trading firm with a specialty in the Foreign Exchange and Futures markets
(more about HC Tech)Market Data Specialist
About Us:
HC Technologies is a premier algorithmic trading firm with a specialty in the Foreign Exchange and Futures markets. With offices in Chicago, New York and London, we unite talented individuals with innovative technology and robust risk management to identify trading opportunities within the global marketplace.
Job Description:
We are seeking a talented person to manage our market data needs. A successful candidate must have business level expertise in both real-time data feeds and historical market data as well as a strong understanding of global markets. Specifically, the candidate must have experience with global futures exchanges and foreign exchange markets. The candidate should be proficient in the use of python and SQL for the purpose of accessing and analyzing data.
The candidate will work cross-functionally with various stakeholders, trading teams, and technology departments to ensure our applications are running at optimal performance.
Essential Functions
- Provide traders with expertise on available sources, schemas, and time coverage.
- Provide support for required exchange data usage reporting.
- Interface with vendors to optimal data matching firms requirements.
- Design data quality tests and work with developers to implement them.
- Interface with the technology teams to ensure proper data capture and distribution.
- Enhance and maintain firm wide data schemas and deployment strategies.
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field
- 5+ years experience in financial futures
- Experience with Python or KDB or R
- Experience with relational databases
Competencies
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong understanding of all financial markets and exchange microstructures
- Ability to work across multiple teams in highly collaborative, entrepreneurial environment
Benefits:
- Competitive base salary and bonus
- Excellent benefits that include robust medical, dental, life insurance, 401k, and vision plans
- A casual and open work environment
- Quarterly team building exercises
- Ability to partake in offsite charities and community service events