Operations Software Engineer: Post-Trade Systems Builder

<p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Operations Software Engineer</strong></p> <p>As a spinout from Tudor Investment Corp, Xantium is launching a multi-strategy hedge fund focused on delivering consistent returns through innovative trading strategies, robust risk management, and cutting-edge technology. As we scale, we are investing heavily in our operations technology to reduce manual work, optimize our relationships with brokers, and prevent errors.&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>As such, we seek multiple Operations Software Engineers (OSEs) to design, build, and maintain technology that powers the operational backbone of Xantium. &nbsp;OSEs will work closely with Operations, Finance, Risk, Treasury, and Compliance teams to deliver systems that ensure smooth trade lifecycle management, reporting, and reconciliation. This is a highly visible role in which contributions will directly impact the efficiency and scalability of the fund. At this moment, team lead as well as individual contributor OSE roles are available.</p> <p><strong>Key responsibilities include:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Developing and maintaining systems supporting trade capture, reconciliation, settlement, risk, treasury, P&amp;L, and regulatory reporting</li> <li>Partnering with Operations and Finance to automate workflows and reduce errors</li> <li>Building integrations with external systems such as prime brokers, fund administrators, custodians, and regulatory platforms</li> <li>Making architectural decisions that will support the fund’s rapid growth and long-term reliability</li> </ul> <p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field</li> <li>3–7+ years of professional software engineering experience in finance</li> <li>Strong programming skills in Python or Java</li> <li>Experience with SQL databases and data modeling</li> <li>Familiarity with the trade lifecycle (execution → confirmation → settlement -&gt; reconciliation)</li> <li>Strong problem-solving skills with an eye for detail and data integrity</li> <li>Excellent communication skills</li> </ul> <p><strong>Nice to Haves:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of FIX protocols, SWIFT messaging, or regulatory reporting frameworks</li> <li>Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)</li> <li>Familiarity with data pipelines, scheduling tools, or workflow orchestration</li> </ul> <p><strong>Compensation:&nbsp;</strong>OSEs in New York can expect to earn $150,000 to $225,000+ base.&nbsp; Total compensation for all OSEs also includes a large annual bonus which is guaranteed in year one and based on employee and firm performance thereafter.</p>