This person will manage a 12 person team, with room for growth.   We are searching for a Lead/Manager who will continue to be a hands-on technologist (will still code).   Therefore, this person will need to tech out very well and must possess strong architecture skills and strong knowlege of the Algorithmic Trading business.    
 
You will lead a team in the rewriting of a brand new Algorithmic Trading System.  Specific projects will involve building Crossing Engines as well as writing and implementing the Algorithmic Strategies.    The new system will be built on Linux, using Java and C++ (either background will be considered). 

This is a Director level role and our client is going to be very selective.  You must have Algorithmic Trading experience and experience managing teams of 6-12 people.   

Required Skills: 

• Hands-on Development/Architecture Skills
• Extensive experience in Algorithmic Trading / Equities Electronic Trading
• Crossing Engines, Algorithm implementation
• Expert C++ or Core Java experience (Both is desired)
• Linux, Unix and Windows
• FIX knowledge
• Multi-threading, TCP/IP, Messaging
• Design Patterns, OO Methodology 

Pluses: 

• Grad or Undergrad degree in Computer Science
• Algorithmic Trading Strategies
• Experience building Smart Order Routing Systems, Connectivity or DMA
• High Frequency Trading experience is a plus.