Tower Research Capital, a high-frequency proprietary trading firm founded in 1998, seeks a Developer and Analyst to join its Operations team. The team is part of Tower’s Middle and Back Office (MBO) function which is a key part to Tower’s business ensuring the completeness and accuracy of Tower’s books and records and meeting the demands of a growing and complex trading business. 

Key Responsibilities

• Working with the Operations team to develop desk level automations to improve efficiency and accuracy of day to day tasks.
• Working with Tower’s Post Trade engineering teams to help ensure business and technical requirements are clear and will meet the business needs.
• Designing and developing reporting solutions and performing data analysis to monitor internal and external performance against KPIs/KRIs, leveraging advanced data analytics techniques.
• Taking ownership of products and tools maintained by the Operations team globally.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand evolving business requirements and adapt tools and systems accordingly.

​Qualifications

The ideal candidate should have:

• A degree in a technical field such as computer science, data science, physics, mathematics or statistics
• At least 2 years of experience in software development or business analytics
• Proficiency with Python in data analysis, automation, and tools development. Experience with Java is a plus but not required
• Experience with SQL and relational database systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL). Knowledge of NoSQL databases (e.g., ELK, MongoDB) is a plus but not required
• Proficiency in data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Python-based libraries like Matplotlib, Seaborn, or Plotly
• Familiarity with global electronic trading is a plus but not required
• Strong analytical and communication skills

Benefits

While we work hard, Tower’s cubicle-free workplace, jeans-clad workforce, and well-stocked kitchens reflect the premium the firm places on quality of life. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonuses
• 5 weeks of paid holiday per year plus bank and public holidays
• Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks on a daily basis
• Pension, health care allowance, group life and income protection schemes
• Reimbursement for health and wellness expenses
• Public transportation, fuel, and cycle to work reimbursement
• Free events and workshops
• Donation matching program

Tower Research Capital is an equal opportunity employer.