C++/Python Quant Developer – Risk Platform – London/New York

Oxford Knight; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hedge fund is looking for a Quant Developer in London. The role involves designing and building a cutting-edge risk platform using C++ and Python. The successful candidate will have strong software development skills and work closely with researchers and traders to tackle large-scale data challenges.

Benefits

Significant salary + bonus + benefits

Agile environment for complex software solutions

Qualifications

• Expertise in engineering platform solutions in C++ and Python.
• Strong software development experience in large-scale systems.
• Experience with pricing & risk of vanilla and OTC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and build a next-generation risk platform.
• Develop scalable, robust systems across all asset classes.
• Collaborate effectively with quant researchers or traders.

Skills

C++

Python

Software Development

Education

Computer Science fundamentals

Job description

Client:

Oxford Knight

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

5

Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

Job Description:

Salary: Up to 200k base + bonus

Location: New York or London

Summary

One of the world’s largest hedge funds using innovative and cutting-edge technology, where data is fundamental to the investment process. Central Risk is a key initiative for the firm, and this Quant Developer role offers the opportunity to design and build a next-generation risk platform across businesses and asset classes, to enable greater flexibility and efficiency firm-wide.

You’ll be a talented engineer with a quantitative skillset and knowledge of financial markets. You’ll be expected to draw on your creative problem-solving to develop scalable, robust systems which work seamlessly across all asset classes. This position works closely with researchers and traders on large-scale financial data problems in a fast-paced entrepreneurial team.

Requirements

• Expertise in engineering platform solutions in C++ and Python on large-scale, complex systems
• Strong CompSci fundamentals and deep software development experience in C++ and Python
• Experience working on pricing & risk of vanilla and OTC preferred
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with quant researchers or traders to understand and meet their needs

NB: Please don’t apply if you’re a fresh graduate.

Rewards and Incentives

• Significant salary + bonus + benefits
• Build complex software solutions to solve challenging problems in agile environment