Pinpoint Asia is exclusively partnering with a top-tier global quantitative investment manager in their search for a mission-critical Trading Systems Developer.
This is not a "back-office" IT role. You will be joining an elite team in Hong Kong responsible for the Core Data Engine —the central nervous system that governs the firm's global trading logic, position integrity, and asset lifecycles.
Note to Applicants: This is a pure Software Development role. We are looking for engineers who build the "machinery" of trading systems, not just the "plumbing" of data pipelines.
The Client
Our client is a highly successful global quant fund that operates at the pinnacle of systematic investing. They are technology-first, data-driven, and prize engineering excellence above all else. With a flat hierarchy and a collaborative "pod" structure, every line of code you write directly impacts the firm's P&L and multi-billion dollar trading decisions.
Your Mission: Trading Logic & System Architecture
You will be the architect of the systems that ensure the firm has a single, flawless source of truth for all global trades and positions.
- Own the Core Logic: Architect and develop high-performance Python services that manage the complex lifecycle of financial assets (Corporate Actions, Dividends, Expiries, and Coupon Payments).
- System Evolution: Move beyond simple data movement. You will build the intelligent engines that determine how our trading systems respond to real-world market events.
- Guardian of Position Integrity: Develop the reconciliation and validation engines that ensure our internal book of record is perfectly aligned with global brokers and fund administrators in real-time.
- Front-Office Collaboration: Partner directly with Portfolio Managers, Researchers, and Risk teams to build the critical data components that fuel their execution strategies.
Who You Are
We are looking for a specific pedigree of an engineer who thrives in the high-stakes environment of a trading floor.
- The Industry DNA: You are currently working (or have recent experience) within a Prop Trading Firm, HFT, or Quant Fund . You already speak the language of "P&L," "Slippage," and "Market Microstructure."
- Python Expert: You are a master of Python. You dont just write scripts; you build scalable, testable, and maintainable software architectures.
- Polyglot Leanings: While Python is the primary tool, experience with C# is highly beneficial, as you will interact with core execution and risk components.
- Developer Mindset: You possess a deep understanding of computer science fundamentals, design patterns, and system performance.
- Meticulous Accuracy: You have an obsession with data integrity. You understand that in quant trading, an error in a data component is a financial loss.
Technical Stack & Requirements
- Expert Python (Design, Architecture, and Performance).
- Solid SQL and experience with relational database design.
- Knowledge of CI/CD and a "Test-First" development philosophy.
- C# experience is a strong "nice-to-have."
- Fluency in English with the ability to collaborate in a fast-paced, close-knit team.
Why Apply?
This is a rare Headcount opening in a team that rarely hires. It offers the compensation of a top-tier quant fund with the technical challenge of building greenfield systems in one of the world's most competitive markets.
If you are a Trading Systems Specialist ready to own a core engine, apply through Pinpoint Asia today.
If this outstanding opportunity sounds like your next career move, please submit through "Apply Now" or send your resume in Word format to Saswiko KJ at resume@pinpointasia.com and put Trading Systems Developer – Core Data Engine (Python / C#) - J12245 in the subject header.
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