C++ Team Lead

As the premier supplier to our client, a leading global hedge fund in Switzerland, Swisslinx is looking for a highly motivated individual to take on a challenging role as a C++ Team Lead, permanent position based in Geneva or London, onsite 100%.
Our client is looking for a candidate to lead the team that develops and enhances the back-end distributed system which provides firm wide live risk and Profit&Loss to support trading in Fixed Income, Commodities, Credit and FX derivatives.
Our client is looking for someone who comes from a large international environment/company ideally in the financial services.
Key responsibilities:
- Take part in the development and enhancement of the back-end distributed system, enabling continuous firm wide risk and Profit&Loss calculations
- Work closely with Quants and Quant Developers globally to develop a backend system for pricing and risk analytics for our in-house pricing library
- Participate in the development of in-house pre-trade analysis and market analysis tools for Portfolio Managers
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Your background must have the following skills:
- Substantial experience developing in C++ (Expert understanding of the C++11/ C++14/C++17 standards is a must)
- Previous experience leading / managing a team
- Experience developing and maintaining back-end distributed system.
- Experience working with a source control system (preferably Git)
- BSc in computer science or another quantitative field (M.A. degree is a plus)
- Excellent communication skills
Additional skills:
- Experience with CI/CD
- Familiarity with Linux platforms
- Experience with Fixed income analytics pricing & risk analytics
- Experience with Docker/Kubernetes
- Experience with financial mathematics and statistics.
- Experience in the financial industry
Additional information:
- Please upload the degree certificate as well as the latest reference letter
- If living aboard strong motivation letter is required as to why you are wanting to relocate