Bernstein APAC Front Office Quantitative Analyst / Core Java Developer

Bernstein's APAC Trading business is seeking a Front Office Quantitative Analyst / Core Java Developer to join its APAC Quant and Algo Product Team. The successful candidate will work closely with traders and quantitative analysts to develop, enhance and optimize Bernstein's algorithmic trading platform across APAC markets.

This is a front-office role focused on algorithmic trading, execution performance, market data and trading system innovation. The candidate will play a key role in modernizing core components of the Algo Engine while applying strong engineering and quantitative skills to solve real trading challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and enhance core components of Bernstein's algorithmic trading platform.

• Redesign and modernize the Algo Engine using robust software engineering and Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices.

• Build and support real-time, low-latency trading and execution systems.

• Work closely with traders and quantitative analysts to improve execution performance and trading strategies.

• Analyze market data, trading behavior and market structure to identify opportunities for algorithm enhancement.

• Leverage AI-assisted development tools and modern engineering practices to improve development productivity and quality.

• Troubleshoot production issues related to trading, market data and execution systems.

• Contribute to the design and adoption of scalable, high-performance trading solutions.

• Passion for financial markets, technology and quantitative problem-solving.

• 5+ years of hands-on software development experience with Core Java, preferably in low-latency, high-performance environments.

• Strong expertise in multithreaded, concurrent and low-latency application development.

• Experience designing and developing high-performance distributed systems.

• Proven experience applying Test-Driven Development (TDD), unit testing, integration testing and automated quality practices.

• Strong understanding of JVM internals, memory management, garbage collection and performance tuning.

• Solid understanding of software architecture, design patterns and clean coding principles.

• Experience with modern DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, automated deployment

• Ability to independently drive technical initiatives from design through production deployment.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

• Knowledge of KDB+/q, C++ is a plus.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Finance, or another quantitative discipline.

   

   

  Preferred Experience

• Electronic trading or algorithmic trading systems.

• Equity market structure and exchange connectivity.

• Market data and feed handler development.

• AI-assisted software development tools and automation technologies.

AI tools can be useful to edit and refine your application. However, we are keen to hear your authentic voice so an over reliance on AI-generated content in your application is discouraged. 

If you feel you have the required experience and qualifications, then please apply, and we will manage your application. At Bernstein, we believe our people are our strength and are core to the success of our business. As such, we search for, recruit and appoint the best available person on the basis of aptitude and ability, regardless of sex, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, pregnancy, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or gender identity.

Bernstein is widely recognized as a premier global equity research and brokerage firm, with a trading platform that spans the US, Europe, and Asia. Our research and trading capabilities are sought out by leading investment managers around the world, and we have a long history of our research receiving #1 rankings for overall quality and industry knowledge. Research is our legacy and foundation. Our brand is defined by our Blackbooks, renowned for their in-depth quantitative forecasts and unmatched industry expertise. Our Research Analysts are thought leaders who typically have many years of direct experience in the industries they cover. Our reputation is for the very highest caliber of disciplined investment and industry analysis. In 2019 Bernstein acquired Autonomous Research, a highly regarded global financial services independent research firm. This acquisition further strengthened us as the preeminent provider of the highest-quality research to our clients worldwide.

On April 1, 2024, AllianceBernstein and Societe Generale announced the official launch of Bernstein, a new joint venture expanding our global cash equities and equity research business Clients now have unparalleled equity liquidity access and a full range of integrated services leveraging Bernstein’s cash equities and research capabilities and Societe Generale’s equity derivatives, prime services and equity capital markets offering.