Selby Jennings

About the Company

From Investment Banking, Risk Management, Quantitative Trading, and Insurance, to Investment Management, Sales & Trading, Technology, and Wealth Management, Selby Jennings supports the world's largest financial institutions to revolutionary fintech start-ups with all their hiring needs as a leading Financial Sciences and Services talent partner.

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Listed Jobs

Company Name

Selby Jennings

Job Title

C++ Developer - High Frequency Trading

Job Description

Job title: C++ Developer – High Frequency Trading Role Summary: Responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing low‑latency C++ applications that power real‑time trading systems in a fast‑paced hedge fund environment. Expectations: • Deliver production‑level, high‑performance C++ code with minimal latency. • Collaborate closely with traders and quants to integrate new strategies. • Maintain and refactor legacy systems for compatibility with next‑generation platforms. • Conduct performance tuning, debugging, and infrastructure optimization across distributed networks. Key Responsibilities: - Write and maintain low‑latency, high‑throughput C++ code for real‑time market data processing and order execution. - Design and implement trading strategy modules that interface with portfolio management systems. - Refactor legacy codebases, integrating with modern C++ standards and next‑generation platform components. - Optimize distributed system performance, including network, socket, and inter‑process communication layers. - Diagnose and resolve performance bottlenecks, memory leaks, and concurrency issues on Unix/Linux environments. - Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (traders, quants, infrastructure engineers) to define technical requirements and deliverables. Required Skills: - Minimum 4 years of professional C++ development experience in production environments. - Expertise in modern C++ standards (C++17/20), templates, metaprogramming, and advanced design patterns. - Strong knowledge of network programming (sockets, low‑level protocols) and distributed computing concepts. - Proficiency with Unix/Linux system programming, performance tuning, and debugging tools. - Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, and computational complexity. - Ability to work independently and collaboratively in high‑pressure, detail‑oriented settings. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience). - Advanced degrees or certifications in software engineering, high-performance computing, or finance are a plus.

New york, United states

Hybrid

Junior

10-11-2025

Company Name

Selby Jennings

Job Title

Data Scientist/Analyst

Job Description

**Job title**: Data Scientist/Analyst **Role Summary**: Design, build, and maintain Python‑based data pipelines, models, and services that support real‑time trading and research operations. Collaborate with quantitative researchers, traders, and technologists to translate business requirements into scalable data solutions. **Expectations**: Deliver robust, high‑performance data infrastructure; mentor junior staff; ensure alignment between technical output and research/trading needs. **Key Responsibilities** - Engage with researchers and traders to uncover data pain points and improvement opportunities. - Translate business requirements into technical specifications and actionable solutions. - Design, develop, and maintain Python applications, frameworks, and services. - Build and optimize data models and pipelines for large‑scale processing. - Enhance existing workflows for performance, scalability, and maintainability. - Coordinate cross‑functional projects across multiple stakeholders. - Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members. **Required Skills** - Python programming (NumPy, Pandas) - SQL and relational database design - Data pipeline orchestration (e.g., Apache Airflow) - Strong design, debugging, and problem‑solving abilities - Analytical and strategic thinking - Effective communication with technical and non‑technical stakeholders - Version control (Git) and CI/CD awareness - Cloud platform familiarity (AWS or GCP) **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technology field.

New york, United states

On site

12-11-2025

Company Name

Selby Jennings

Job Title

Operations Software Engineer - Hedge Fund / London

Job Description

**Job Title** Operations Software Engineer – Hedge Fund **Role Summary** Design, build, and maintain trade lifecycle, reconciliation, settlement, risk, treasury, P&L, and regulatory reporting systems to support operational efficiency in a multi‑strategy hedge fund. Work collaboratively with Operations, Finance, and external parties to automate workflows and ensure data integrity. **Expectations** - 2+ years of professional software engineering experience in financial services. - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. - Strong programming skills in Python. - Proficiency with SQL databases and data modeling. - Understanding of the trade lifecycle. - Excellent problem‑solving, attention to detail, and communication abilities. **Key Responsibilities** - Develop and maintain core operational systems (trade capture, reconciliation, settlement, risk, treasury, P&L, regulatory reporting). - Collaborate with Operations and Finance to automate processes and reduce manual errors. - Build and integrate with external systems (brokers, fund administrators, custodians, regulatory platforms). - Make architectural decisions that ensure scalability, reliability, and long‑term maintainability. **Required Skills** - Python programming (industry‑standard libraries, testing frameworks). - SQL database design, query optimization, and data modeling. - Integration experience with external APIs or financial data feeds. - Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and data integrity skills. - Effective written and verbal communication. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline. - No specific certifications required (but acceptable: cloud platform certificates, financial industry credentials).

London, United kingdom

On site

Junior

13-11-2025

Company Name

Selby Jennings

Job Title

Senior Enterprise Sales Executive

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Enterprise Sales Executive Role Summary: Drive revenue growth for a financial technology SaaS portfolio across hedge funds, asset managers, insurers, and wealth management firms. Own the full sales cycle, from prospecting to contract signing, within a defined territory, meeting or exceeding quotas. Expectations: - Achieve or surpass annual sales targets. - Deliver strategic sales plans aligned with account & regional dynamics. - Build and sustain a robust pipeline supporting quarterly & yearly revenue goals. Key Responsibilities: - Prospect, qualify, and close enterprise SaaS deals across front, middle, and back office solutions. - Present ROI analyses, stakeholder negotiations, and finalize contracts. - Leverage CRM for accurate activity logging, forecasting, and pipeline management. - Collaborate cross‑functionally (product, implementation, finance) to ensure solution fit. - Maintain knowledge of product advancements and competitive landscape. - Engage senior stakeholders, including C‑suite, to understand organizational needs and decision processes. Required Skills: - 7+ years enterprise SaaS sales in financial services technology. - Proven track record of meeting/exceeding quotas. - Consultative sales aptitude with strong presentation & negotiation skills. - Pipeline management and revenue forecasting expertise. - Ability to cultivate senior-level relationships and navigate complex orgs. - Deep understanding of asset management, insurance, or wealth management ecosystems. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field. - Optional certifications (e.g., CSPO, CSM, or industry-specific credentials) are advantageous.

New york, United states

Hybrid

Senior

13-11-2025