Our client is a tier 1 HFT firm that trades across essentially all listed asset classes, with a strong focus on derivatives.
Through market making and market taking, they support millions of transactions globally each day; providing liquidity and competitive pricing via highly specialised trading desks.
As a Senior Trading Systems Project Manager, you will partner with developers, technology leaders, traders, and business stakeholders to deliver major technology initiatives for the equities options business.
This is a hands-on role using project management to drive complex delivery in a quick-paced, technology-led environment.
You'll own delivery end-to-end, from concept to go-live; while guiding stakeholders throughout the full project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the delivery of the equities options trading systems projects that span multiple regions, teams, and business domains
Partner with global teams to deliver initiatives supporting the Asian Trading business
Apply strong knowledge and/or experience with large-scale and complex trading systems
Gather, assess, and translate requirements across business and technology teams—then guide teams on implementation approaches
Communicate proactively and clearly by providing regular project status updates to stakeholders at all levels to ensure transparency and alignment
Coordinate delivery efforts with strong orchestration, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills
Assess and manage delivery and business risk by understanding probabilistic outcomes
Review project requirements and objectively select suitable strategies, tools, and/or project management methodologies
Demonstrate analytical curiosity by investigating and clearly describing complex distributed systems, processes,



and high-level data flows (including diagramming where needed)
Handle changing priorities by adapting quickly to new demands, including taking on projects at short notice and managing multiple deliverables with varying deadlines
Work effectively in an evolving environment, with familiarity with Agile methodologies and iterative ways of working
What You Can Expect
Work on sophisticated technology that processes large-scale data while maintaining performance and stability; contributing directly to systems that matter
Work closely with Infrastructure, Project Management, and Strategy Developer teams to deliver scalable, high-performance systems supporting trading locally and globally
Prior experience in proprietary trading or financial services is not mandatory for success.
We value candidates who are naturally curious, relentless problem solvers, and motivated to continuously learn and innovate
What We're Looking For
7+ years' experience delivering trading systems
Previous experience in equities options technology is a strong plu
7+ years' experience in a Project Management, or BA/PM role within an IT environment, including management of SDLC projects
Strong communication and the ability to report on project status to stakeholders consistently
Strong negotiation skills and comfort applying probabilistic thinking to manage risk
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in a technical discipline
What the Firm Offers
Collaborative, intellectually driven culture
Healthy work-life balance with reasonable hours
Free breakfast and lunch, gym reimbursement, social events
Private healthcare, education assistance, and corporate discounts
Flat hierarchy and greenfield impact
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📌 Senior Trading Systems Project Manager – Tier 1 Hft Firm (New South Wales)
🏢 Ashford Benjamin
📍 New South Wales