Exchange Communication and Infrastructure Analyst

Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) is a global quantitative and systematic investment manager, operating in all liquid asset classes across the world. We are a technology and data driven group implementing a scientific approach to investing. Combining data, research, technology and trading expertise has shaped QRT’s collaborative mindset which enables us to solve the most complex challenges. QRT’s culture of innovation continuously drives our ambition to deliver high quality returns for our investors. 

Your future role within QRT:

We are seeking an Exchange Communication and Infrastructure Analyst to optimize our high-frequency trading infrastructure. You will analyse network and exchange protocols, automate performance metrics, and lead experiments to improve our trading operations, focusing on latency-sensitive exchanges.

• Network & Protocol Analysis: Analyse network and exchange protocol captures to identify inefficiencies and improve communication performance.
• Exchange Research & Liaison: Research exchange features, attend presentations, and communicate with exchange counterparts to gather insights.
• Automation & Visualization: Automate metric collection and build visualization tools to track exchange communication performance.
• Infrastructure Optimization: Design and conduct experiments on trading infrastructure to improve fill rates and reduce cancel-reject responses.
• Cross-team Communication: Collaborate with internal teams to align strategies and share results across the organization.

Your present skillset:

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years in network analysis or financial markets.
• Strong skills in Python, time series analysis, and network protocols.
• Familiarity with market microstructure and low-latency trading.
• Experience with market exchanges, FPGA-based trading systems, and real-time metrics.

QRT is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity as essential to our success. QRT empowers employees to work openly and respectfully to achieve collective success. In addition to professional achievement, we are offering initiatives and programs to enable employees achieve a healthy work-life balance.