Aquis Exchange

We are technology-driven exchange experts that provide institutional-grade exchange services promoting transparency and fairness for all participants.

Founded 2012
51-200 employees
  • Banking, Corporate Finance, & Investing
  • Technology Infrastructure
  • Information Systems
  • Headquarters address
    London, United Kingdom

    We produce market-leading matching engines, exchange services and market surveillance platforms.

    We operate regulated pan-European exchanges in the UK and EU.

    As an electronic trading venue with significant market share in trading and liquidity, we are a critical part of trading infrastructure in the European equities market. Members use our exchange to access higher liquidity and better prices.

    We offer distinct features that promote transparency and fairness in markets such as:

    • Subscription pricing
    • Low market impact
    • Banned aggressive non-client proprietary trading
    • Free data for members

    We operate a primary and secondary market for equity and debt securities.

    Aquis Stock Exchange (AQSE) is a UK-based regulated stock exchange dedicated to helping growth companies raise capital and become public businesses. Our listed companies cover a diverse range of sectors including, but not limited to: beverages, food, mining, health technology, banking, blockchain investment and renewable energy.

    AQSE is a market geared for entrepreneurs and is focused on improving secondary trading by increasing liquidity and narrowing spreads. Many of the top corporate advisors, brokers and institutional investors in the UK partner with AQSE and our listed companies.

    We license our exchange technology to other companies to drive their businesses.

    Our technology powers a wide range of diverse businesses that require institutional-grade exchange services. We offer our clients a full suite of exchange software and managed services.

    Technology-Driven

    A core exchange services platform powers Aquis Exchange, AQSE and technology clients. Aquis Exchange has established itself as being the most reliable and fast regulated equity exchange. The matching engine’s capabilities and performance are unequalled in the industry with an average round trip latency measuring under 17µs in a wide range of market conditions.

    Our Challenges

    Institutional-grade exchange services need to be simultaneously:

    • Fast,
    • Reliable,
    • and Fair

    while offering transparency and monitoring for compliance and regulatory authorities. We achieve this through the research and development of an innovative microservices architecture that is mechanically sympathetic to processor, memory, storage and network infrastructure.

    Our Practices

    We are a progressive company that is focused on identifying opportunities and delivering solutions quickly and well.

    We continually

    1. Eliminate
    2. Simplify
    3. Standardise
    4. Automate

    Join Us

    We're not the finished article. Despite our success so far, we know we can always improve and take it to the next level. We need more people to join us on this journey towards excellence, and we’re looking for individuals with diverse backgrounds and skill sets who are:

    • Progressive,
    • Team-oriented,
    • Keen to embrace challenge and responsibility,

    and know what 'good' is. If this sounds like you, and you’re looking for a great opportunity to make a difference in a unique industry, engage with a nice company and grow your career, then let’s talk!

    We are an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

    Tech stack

    C++, Python, Linux, AWS, Cloud Computing, Low Latency, Data Warehousing, Data Center, JavaScript, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Serverless, Terraform, Docker, TypeScript

    Benefits

    Compensation and retirement

    Performance bonus
    Stock Options
    ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
    Pension plan

    Health and wellness

    Insurance (Health)
    EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

    Vacation and time off

    Paid time off
    Paid holidays
    Flexible working hours
    Work from home flexibility

    Personal development

    Tuition reimbursement
    Management training
    Job training
    Conferences reimbursement
    Internship program
    Mentorship opportunities
    Career growth

    Values and quality of life

    Accessible via public transportation
    Bike parking
    Employee groups and committees
    Snacks and beverages
    Company activities
    Employee discount programs
    Showers