Point72 · 4 months ago
Head of Systematic Trading Infrastructure
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$275K/yr - $350K/yr
10+ years expPoint72 is a leading global alternative investment firm focused on delivering superior returns through innovative investing strategies. They are seeking an experienced leader to head the Systematic Trading Infrastructure team, responsible for overseeing the design and management of technology infrastructure that supports high-frequency trading and systematic strategies across global markets.
Asset ManagementFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Build, lead, and mentor a team of infrastructure engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence
Define team goals and priorities, ensuring alignment with the firm’s systematic trading strategy and broader business objectives
Provide clear direction, guidance, and support to team members, enabling them to excel in their roles and grow professionally
Promote cross-functional collaboration with trading teams, quantitative researchers, and application developers to ensure infrastructure solutions meet business needs
Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing insights and recommendations on infrastructure strategy and investments
Develop and execute a strategic roadmap for systematic trading infrastructure, ensuring scalability, reliability, and low-latency performance
Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation and competitive advantage
Oversee infrastructure operations across colocation sites globally, ensuring optimal performance and uptime
Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts to ensure access to cutting-edge hardware and software solutions
Provide high-level oversight of Linux systems, network platforms, and storage solutions, ensuring they are optimized for low-latency trading
Ensure infrastructure at colocation sites is designed and maintained to meet the unique demands of high-frequency trading
Drive automation initiatives to improve efficiency and scalability across infrastructure operations
Implement robust monitoring and troubleshooting processes to proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks
Partner with Compliance to ensure infrastructure complies with regulatory requirements and internal policies related to data security, reliability, and operational risk
Develop and enforce best practices for infrastructure management, including disaster recovery and business continuity planning
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in platform engineering, infrastructure, or runtime environments, with at least 5 years in leadership roles
Demonstrated success in managing large-scale, distributed runtime platforms in cloud and hybrid environments
Experience in regulated industries (e.g., finance, healthcare)
Deep expertise in container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes, Nomad, OpenShift) and runtime environments
Strong knowledge of cloud-native architecture, microservices, and serverless platforms
Experience with monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog) for runtime platforms
Proven ability to optimize runtime environments for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency
Commitment to the highest ethical standards
Benefits
Fully-paid health care benefits
Generous parental and family leave policies
Volunteer opportunities
Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, people of color and the LGBT+ community
Mental and physical wellness programs
Tuition assistance
A 401(k) savings program with an employer match and more
Company
Point72
Point72 invests in multiple asset classes and strategies worldwide.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$45.17M2012-06-15Series Unknown· $45.17M
Leadership Team
Nanssia Fragoudaki
Chief Operating Officer for Technology
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Sam Wadhams
Senior Manager, Corporate Communications
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