NumerixS Quant is hiring an IT Vendor Manager to manage infrastructure and data vendor relationships for our algorithmic trading firm. You will ensure vendors perform as required in a timely manner within our data-driven, high-performance environment, acting as the primary point of contact for monitoring and escalation.
What You'll Do
- Own and manage vendor relationships across data, live market data, infrastructure, managed services, and prime broker operations teams.
- Act as the primary point of contact for performance monitoring, working closely with quant and tech teams to ensure minimal latency, errors, or downtime.
- Actively escalate with vendor's business people and senior management as required to ensure performance.
- Maintain visibility into contract and support renewals and license compliance.
What We're Looking For
- 10+ years in vendor management.
- 5+ years experience in project management.
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in information technology, business administration, or a related field.
- Ability to operate independently within a lean team, wearing multiple hats when needed.
- Quick decision-making and troubleshooting skills to resolve vendor-related issues impacting trading operations.
Nice to Have
- Experience in the quant hedge fund industry with data and infrastructure vendors.
- Understanding of tight timelines in the quant trading industry.
- Understanding of market data vendors, execution platforms, cloud computing, and trading infrastructure.
- Understanding of quant fund or systematic trading environments and low-latency infrastructure and connectivity platforms.
Team & Environment
You will join a small, lean, highly specialized team of quants in a data-driven company with a collegial atmosphere.
Benefits & Compensation
- Annual bonus eligibility based on performance.
- Extended healthcare coverage.
- Dental and vision care.
- $1,000 per year Health Spending Account (for physiotherapy, massage therapy, and other eligible expenses).
- RRSP matching up to 9% (maximum annual contribution of $13,250).
Work Mode
This role is hybrid and based in Vancouver, Canada.
NumerixS Quant is an equal opportunity employer.
