Hedge Fund UI Tech Lead Job at Insight Global in New York

PERM, hybrid in either Stamford, CT or NYC

Must-Haves

• Exceptional technical foundations in the following programming languages: JavaScript, HTML, CSS, TypeScript
• Deep understanding of the proper use of state management libraries such as Redux, MobX, RxJS (react)
• Deep understanding of real-time data processing and its integration into third party visualization libraries
• A strong attention to detail, and a passion for creating frictionless and aesthetically satisfying user interfaces
• Proven leadership experience as a UI Technical Lead or similar role, with a strong track record of UI team building and the delivery of large and complex feature roadmaps, in a React-based context
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• A bachelor’s degree in mathematics, physics, computer science, engineering, finance, or a related field
• Product knowledge (Applications used by portfolio managers, Macro Management, Risk Management, and Valuations)

Plusses

• Computer science background

Day-to-day

As the UI technical lead in Macro Front Office Technology, you will lead a team to develop top-tier features, components, and end-user applications essential for consuming, manipulating, and visualizing a range of analytics created by the Macro Technology group. The primary users of these applications will be portfolio managers, Macro Management, Risk Management, and Valuations. Your main focus will be on building an integrated UI workspace that meets the expanding requirements of Macro portfolio managers, particularly in delivering real-time analytics for P&L and risk, as well as other complex pre-trade analyses. You will oversee collaboration with Product, Design, and Backend Engineering teams to ensure logical and consistent interactions between services, APIs, and the UI. Additionally, you will execute an ambitious new feature roadmap in line with the target UI architecture, prioritize small UI features with a high delivery cadence, and drive design consistency from a UX perspective. Enhancing user experience efficiency for the team’s stakeholders, setting high standards for architecture and code quality through a robust development process, and training engineers on essential technologies to reduce skill and knowledge gaps will also be key responsibilities.