Paul Murphy Associates

Title: Senior Software Engineer, Quant Location: Chicago, IL or New York, NY or Overland Park, KS About the Opportunity Our client is a leading global exchange and market infrastructure provider that delivers trading, clearing, and data solutions to market participants worldwide. They are seeking an experienced Senior Quantitative Developer to join a team of developers, technologists, and quantitative professionals focused on financial modeling, analytics, and real-time market data systems. This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of software engineering, quantitative finance, and market infrastructure, building high-performance applications that support real-time analytics and decision-making across global financial markets. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement quantitative models and software applications that process and analyze real-time financial market data in a high-performance computing environment. Enhance, optimize, and maintain existing applications while identifying opportunities for performance and scalability improvements. Translate business requirements into technical specifications, project plans, and production-ready solutions. Process, collect, and analyze large volumes of market and reference data, including high-frequency pricing information. Monitor and improve the quality of analytical datasets and collaborate on the integration of new reference data sources. Partner with product, business, and technical stakeholders to develop documentation, technical specifications, and supporting materials for data products and applications. Collaborate closely with senior technical leaders, quantitative researchers, and business teams across the organization. Qualifications 5+ years of experience within financial markets, ideally involving market data, reference data, risk analytics, or quantitative development. Strong quantitative background with experience in derivatives pricing, quantitative modeling, and risk analytics. Experience working with financial instruments, derivatives, securities, corporate actions, and reference data related to futures and options. Strong programming skills in Java and/or C++, along with SQL expertise. Experience with Python, R, MATLAB, NumPy, or similar tools used for data analysis and scientific computing. GPU/CUDA experience is a plus. Strong understanding of statistical and quantitative techniques, including: Bayesian modeling and hypothesis testing Linear regression Principal Component Analysis (PCA) Tree-based models Time series modeling (e.g., GARCH) What They're Looking For Highly analytical and detail-oriented problem solver with a quantitative mindset. Self-starter capable of owning projects from concept through production deployment. Ability to balance multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and business teams. Education Bachelor's degree required. Master's or PhD in a quantitative STEM discipline preferred.

Title: React Developer Contract Type: C2C or W2 Duration: On-going / long-term Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid) Overview Our client is seeking a React Developer on a contract basis to support the development and enhancement of modern web applications. The ideal candidate will have strong front-end development experience and be comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Responsibilities Develop and maintain web applications using React. Build responsive, user-friendly interfaces. Integrate front-end components with APIs and backend services. Troubleshoot and resolve application issues. Collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams. Requirements 3+ years of experience with React development. Strong JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, and CSS skills. Experience consuming REST APIs. Familiarity with Git and Agile development environments. Strong communication and problem-solving skills. Preferred Experience with Next.js. Exposure to cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

Job Title: Sales/Business Development Manager Location: Chicago, IL Full-time Our client is looking for a professional to join their Global sales team who will champion the day-to-day Marketing and Sales efforts for entire U.S region and specifically to further develop the customer clearing business. In this role, you would be responsible for expanding the prospect list, identifying and winning new clients. The successful candidate will need to work collaboratively with the company's client services, onboarding, and compliance teams, together with the senior executives in order to execute commercial strategy. Reporting to: Head of Business Relationships, and Managing Director Core Responsibilities: To drive the marketing and sales efforts To ensure that activities are conducted both professionally and effectively, and in accordance with agreed budgets To work with the Compliance teams to ensure all marketing and sales activities operate in accordance with appropriate legal and regulatory obligations To establish effective and beneficial relationships for the company To monitor key trends and developments among prospects and peers alike To make recommendations to Management about industry developments and advocate action plans to pursue opportunities and/or address threats to the company To work with all areas across the company in a collaborative fashion to expand the existing Marketing and Sales Plans for the company To participate in the weekly Sales meetings to discuss relevant topical issues and to record progress with prospects and discuss new leads Ensure appropriate record keeping and reports are maintained regarding the activities of the department Maintain knowledge and expertise in appropriate areas of the business Skills and Experience: Futures and Options industry experience in a client facing role is essential Broad understanding of global futures and options exchanges/F&O products Knowledge of clearing processes and procedures Knowledge of customer connectivity solutions for trading listed derivatives Awareness and appreciation of regulatory responsibilities Experience in driving revenue growth Expertise in presenting to clients and/or other stakeholders Holds a broad knowledge of differing client types and/or industry segments Effective interpersonal skills Able to adapt communication style as needed, using a variety of presentational skills and techniques Capable of developing and working within a controlled budget Ideally holds a broad network of contacts within the industry Available to travel on occasion Individual Competency Required: Leadership Delegates effectively, takes responsibility for task and gives direction, guiding and inspiring others to achieve success for the business Presents information in a persuasive way, uses persuasion to win support; brings others round to own way of thinking Stands own ground when faced with unreasonable demands from others Motivates and fosters the development of others in support of individual and business goals Managing Work, Planning and Organizing Is organized and structured Plans and prioritises effectively Sets realistic timescales and milestones, and monitors progress against goals Makes contingency plans Multitasks Is flexible and adaptable Moves rapidly in the face of changing priorities Can work under pressure without losing effectiveness or reducing the effectiveness of others Market and Competitor Knowledge and Application The ability to follow market developments and know what the competition is doing The ability and motivation to expand and share ones own technical and professional expertise and knowledge

Job Title: Sales/Business Development Manager Location: Chicago, IL Full-time Our client is looking for a professional to join their Global sales team who will champion the day-to-day Marketing and Sales efforts for entire U.S region and specifically to further develop the customer clearing business. In this role, you would be responsible for expanding the prospect list, identifying and winning new clients. The successful candidate will need to work collaboratively with the company's client services, onboarding, and compliance teams, together with the senior executives in order to execute commercial strategy. Reporting to: Head of Business Relationships, and Managing Director Core Responsibilities: To drive the marketing and sales efforts To ensure that activities are conducted both professionally and effectively, and in accordance with agreed budgets To work with the Compliance teams to ensure all marketing and sales activities operate in accordance with appropriate legal and regulatory obligations To establish effective and beneficial relationships for the company To monitor key trends and developments among prospects and peers alike To make recommendations to Management about industry developments and advocate action plans to pursue opportunities and/or address threats to the company To work with all areas across the company in a collaborative fashion to expand the existing Marketing and Sales Plans for the company To participate in the weekly Sales meetings to discuss relevant topical issues and to record progress with prospects and discuss new leads Ensure appropriate record keeping and reports are maintained regarding the activities of the department Maintain knowledge and expertise in appropriate areas of the business Skills and Experience: Futures and Options industry experience in a client facing role is essential Broad understanding of global futures and options exchanges/F&O products Knowledge of clearing processes and procedures Knowledge of customer connectivity solutions for trading listed derivatives Awareness and appreciation of regulatory responsibilities Experience in driving revenue growth Expertise in presenting to clients and/or other stakeholders Holds a broad knowledge of differing client types and/or industry segments Effective interpersonal skills Able to adapt communication style as needed, using a variety of presentational skills and techniques Capable of developing and working within a controlled budget Ideally holds a broad network of contacts within the industry Available to travel on occasion Individual Competency Required: Leadership Delegates effectively, takes responsibility for task and gives direction, guiding and inspiring others to achieve success for the business Presents information in a persuasive way, uses persuasion to win support; brings others round to own way of thinking Stands own ground when faced with unreasonable demands from others Motivates and fosters the development of others in support of individual and business goals Managing Work, Planning and Organizing Is organized and structured Plans and prioritises effectively Sets realistic timescales and milestones, and monitors progress against goals Makes contingency plans Multitasks Is flexible and adaptable Moves rapidly in the face of changing priorities Can work under pressure without losing effectiveness or reducing the effectiveness of others Market and Competitor Knowledge and Application The ability to follow market developments and know what the competition is doing The ability and motivation to expand and share ones own technical and professional expertise and knowledge