Sample Resume: Trading Systems Developer

by eFinancialCareers News

19 May 2010

2 minute read

Sample Resume: Trading Systems Developer

ALEC POWELL

100 Dice Boulevard

New York, NY 10001

alecpowell@efinancialcareers.com

000 - 000 - 0000

Talented Trading Systems Developer with exceptional computer science background and expertise developing algorithmic trading systems in the financial services industry

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

- Obtained Ph.D. in Computer Science. Possess expert level knowledge of C++.

- Comprehensive understanding of Algorithmic/Electronic Trading frameworks.

- Excellent financial knowledge, with professional background in FX and Equities markets.

- Hard worker with demonstrated ability to thrive in deadline-oriented environments.

- Detail oriented problem solver, able to build strong working relationships with co-workers, including traders, programmers, and senior management.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS

C++, C, C#, Java, Shell, SQL, UNIX, Unix C shell, Perl, Solaris, Linux, AIX, VBA, MATLAB, Oracle, Sybase, SQL Server, MS Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access), Visual Basic, VBScript, .Net, Bloomberg, Reuters

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ABCD Hedge Fund, New York, NY 2008 - Present

Quant Developer

- Part of 3-member team responsible for full software development life cycle (SDLC) of Java-based equity algorithmic trading system.

- Work closely with sales and trading desks to establish parameters and develop system framework, including assessing and developing benchmark and rules-based execution strategies.

-Review and examine dynamics of entire system, including information flows and application dependencies.

- Utilized MATLAB to troubleshoot and implement testing system.

EFGH Corp., New York, NY 2006 - 2008

Trading Systems Developer

- Used Perl and C++ to develop FX software for market maker Hedge Fund specializing in currency trading.

- Developed tool which applied technical algorithms to data and tested spreads in complex scenarios.

- Fixed bugs, developed features, and provided support for traders.

IJKL Corp., Los Angeles, CA 2004 - 2005

Developer

- Oversaw update of IJKL ticketing application programming interface which transformed Fortran and C code into C++ interface.

- Designed new interfaces and revised existing code.

- Acted as C++ Subject Matter Expert for project.