Assistant Vice President Quantitative Developer

Alexander Chapman; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investment bank in London is hiring an AVP Quant Developer to work on high-performance algorithmic trading systems. The role involves building and enhancing latency-sensitive trading platforms while collaborating closely with quants and traders. This opportunity offers exposure to cutting-edge trading technology and strong career progression in a high-visibility front-office environment. Ideal for candidates enthusiastic about algo trading and low-latency systems.

Benefits

Strong career progression

High-visibility front-office work

Exposure to cutting-edge trading technology

Qualifications

• Exceptional Java engineering skills with a core focus.
• Experience with algorithmic trading platforms is essential.
• Strong understanding of system performance and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Build and enhance latency-sensitive trading platforms.
• Partner closely with quants and traders to deliver trading strategies.
• Contribute to high-performance algorithmic trading systems.

Skills

Java engineering skills

Hands-on experience with algorithmic trading platforms

System-level understanding (performance, scalability, reliability)

Ability to work closely with quants and traders

Job description

🚀 AVP Quant Developer – Algorithmic Trading | London

We’re hiring for an AVP Quant Developer to join a leading global investment bank in London, working directly on high-performance algorithmic trading systems in a front-office environment.

This team is responsible for building and enhancing latency-sensitive trading platforms, partnering closely with quants and traders to deliver live trading strategies across Credit, Rates, or FX.

What they’re looking for:

• Exceptional Java engineering skills (core focus)
• Hands‑on experience with algorithmic trading platforms
• Strong system‑level understanding (performance, scalability, reliability)
• Ability to work closely with quants and traders in a front‑office setup

📌 While this role may suit candidates with relatively limited years of experience, the technical bar is very high—this is a true merit‑based AVP position.

Why consider this role?

• Direct impact on live trading strategies
• Exposure to cutting‑edge trading technology
• Strong career progression within a top‑tier institution
• High‑visibility, front‑office work in London

If you’re passionate about algo trading, low‑latency systems, and real market impact, feel free to message me directly for more details.