VP of Algorithmic Trading

2 weeks ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Invictus Capital Full time
About Invictus Capital

Invictus Capital is a pioneering leader in alternative investments, renowned for developing the first tokenized cryptocurrency index fund in 2017. With a team of over 35 experts, we continue to innovate and push boundaries in the industry. Our cutting-edge real-time investment platform supports over 15,000 investors from 150 countries, and our dedicated team of quantitative financial specialists leverages advanced machine learning and data techniques to drive our automated trading strategies.

Job Description

We are seeking an exceptional leader to head our Algorithmic Trading team. As a seasoned professional with a strong technical background in both finance and software engineering, you will be responsible for:

  • Overseeing the technical and algorithmic roadmap of the team, ensuring seamless development, maintenance, and implementation of trading algorithms
  • Managing team goals and performance, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation
  • Collaborating with the CEO and CTO to establish a long-term vision and roadmap for the algorithmic trading team
  • Leading by example, contributing code, and maintaining a deep understanding of our technology stack

As a highly qualified individual, you will possess:

  • Proven team lead experience, managing software engineers and/or data scientists
  • At least 3 years of experience working with Python, Java, or Golang in Linux or MacOS
  • A comprehensive understanding of databases, including PostgreSQL and Redis
  • Experience deploying containerized microservices in Kubernetes
  • Relevant experience in financial trading, including putting models into production and monitoring their performance
  • Experience developing dashboards and visualizations to monitor model performance

We use a range of tools, frameworks, and technologies, including Google Cloud technologies, data science toolkits, and task management and version control tools. If you have experience with cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, or practical experience with trading crypto assets on exchanges, it will be highly beneficial in the application process.

Invictus Capital is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team, and we welcome applications from candidates with a range of experiences, backgrounds, and skills. We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, marital status, age, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or national origin.



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