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McDan Capital (Prop trading)

Junior FPGA developer

We are looking for FPGA Intern to join our Hardware team.  Members of the Hardware Development team work with the latest, high performance FPGA technology and computing architectures to increase the performance of McDan’s trading systems. Students will have the opportunity to collaborate with our Development team working on various, vital projects that will be incorporated into the production system, and on important research projects. Junior developer will work with cutting-edge technology in a high-performing, low-latency environment.

Desired Technical Knowledge and Educational Requirements:

  • Pursuing a BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, Software Engineer, Physics or related field
  • Graduating in 2017
  • Understanding of algorithms & data structures
  • Good English communication skill is a must
  • Major GPA of 3.0 or above
  • Good knowledge of FPGA, hardware design, Verilog or VHDL is a big plus

Senior Low Latency C++ software Developer

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Drive the design and implementation of our in-house built equity derivatives market making systems and low latency algorithmic trading systems including quoters, hedgers and index arbitrage (delta one).
  • Engage actively with traders and quant strategists to gather system requirements
  • Play a vital role in the architecture design and development of next generation of low latency trading platform.
  • Provide Tier 3 support when needed

What you offer

  • 5+ years of C or C++  and Linux server side development
  • Previous experience of developing automated trading systems (either equities derivatives product or delta one products)
  • Solid understanding of concurency & network programming
  • Experiences in exchange connectivity and/or market data feed development will be an advantage
  • Knowledge of Java preferred (not required)
  • General Support knowledge
  • Experience with Linux kernel
  • Strong communications in spoken and written English
  • University Degree in Computer Science or other related fields.

What we offer

  • A young, dynamic and casual work environment, but still results driven
  • Life/work balance, in a multi-cultural environment with reasonable work hours
  • Quickly growing company, encouraging the exploration of new technologies and ideas
  • Flat management structure, where everyone is encouraged to voice his/her opinion
  • Hands-on experience in the most exciting part of the financial industry
  • Competitive salary, depending on experience

Experience Option Traders

As a trader at McDan Capital, you will work with our current team of traders to develop and execute market making strategies. Sitting in the Hong Kong headquarters, you will work where the decisions are made and have an opportunity to contribute directly to the bottom line.

 What you offer:

  • 3+ years of options market making experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in an analytically related field (Finance, Math, Business or Engineering)
  • Proven track record
  • High level of numerical and quantitative skills
  • Capable of sound decision making in a fast paced environment
  • Ability to grow into a role with higher level of responsibility
  • Good command of spoken and written English

 What we offer

  •  A fast growing company in an exciting part of the financial industry
  • A friendly, open and innovative environment
  • A flat structure which rewards achievement
  • Competitive salary

McDan Capital (Asset Managment)

Beta Portfolio Manager

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage all aspects of developed and emerging market equity portfolios including daily liquidity management; client activity, index changes, and corporate actions; ensure all portfolios are positioned within right investment parameters and guidelines, and track within performance expectations.
  • Apply quantitative techniques and models, coupled with specific market knowledge to portfolio construction and risk budgeting. Use various investment vehicles and techniques to meet desired investment objectives.
  • Research index events and evaluate trading opportunities. Perform pre-trade analysis, develop trading strategy and risk framework and analyze results post trade.
  • Attribute fund performance and refine ways to minimize drag relative to benchmark, and ensure superior investment outcomes are achieved through management of risk and cost.
  • Communicate investment strategy and performance results to clients and sales channels, and provide technical support on index products to client facing groups.
  • Support the needs of both internal and external clients regarding index products including new product development.
  • Keep abreast of the regulatory environment as it relates to our business practices, notably markets within the region with special attention to China A-shares.
  • Actively drive the future development of the business and team alongside head of AxJ portfolio management.
  • Deputize in the absence of Head of AxJ

Knowledge and Experience

  • Solid working knowledge of equity markets and portfolio management theory.
  • Proven current or previous experience in an investment role within asset management or investment banking.
  • Working knowledge of index methodologies and portfolio construction desirable.
  • Exposure to index based products and strategies, and good understanding of the operational and cash management processes for index portfolio management an advantage as is an understanding and experience of derivatives uses for efficient portfolio management.
  • Understanding of complex portfolio management tools and the ability to contribute towards product & system development.
  • Good understanding of performance measurement and attribution and strong analytical and quantitative skills.
  • Prior experience with the process and regulatory requirement of investing in China A shares desirable, but an aptitude to learn is essential.