C++ QD – Algo Volatility Trading

Oxford Knight; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hedge fund is seeking a highly experienced C++ developer to enhance their algorithmic volatility trading platform. The role involves working closely with Portfolio Managers and Quants to build robust trading systems and offers a dynamic, collaborative environment. Successful candidates will leverage their extensive C++ knowledge and financial market expertise in this exciting opportunity.

Benefits

Significant salary + bonus

Very collaborative culture

Qualifications

• 10+ years programming experience using modern C++ (C++17 or later).
• Deep understanding of financial markets (equities, derivatives, options, futures).
• Experience building automated options trading systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop systematic platform for options trading and optimize execution algorithms.
• Collaborate with Portfolio Managers, Quants, QAs, and traders.
• Design, implement, and maintain options trading systems.

Skills

C++

Quantitative analysis

Mathematical modeling

Statistics

Probability theory

Education

Bachelor's degree in Maths, Computer Science or other STEM field

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Oxford Knight

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London, United Kingdom

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Experience: 10+ years

Job Description

Fantastic opportunity for a highly experienced C++ developer to join one of the world’s most prestigious hedge funds. Come and be a part of the firm’s continued success by developing a systematic platform for options trading, including algorithms to optimize execution for Portfolio Managers & post-trade analytics capability.

You will join the global Algo Dev Trading team in the process of building a new Volatility Trading system, facing off to Portfolio Managers and the Quants, working with them in the different trading pods. You will help build out a new sub-team and play a vital role in designing, implementing, and maintaining the options trading systems, collaborating closely with QAs and traders to develop efficient, robust code to meet their strategic needs.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and fast-paced environment, leveraging your C++ expertise and options trading business knowledge.

Skills and Experience Required

• Substantial programming experience using modern C++ (at least C++17, ideally later)
• Deep-level understanding of financial markets (equities, derivatives, options, futures) is crucial
• Proficiency in quantitative analysis, mathematical modeling, statistics, and probability theory
• Knowledge of options and products traded by volatility traders, e.g. Equity Options, Index Options, Variance/Volatility Swap
• At least a bachelor’s degree in Maths, Computer Science (or other STEM field) from a top-tier university
• Experience building out automated options trading systems

Rewards and Incentives

• Significant salary +bonus
• Very collaborative culture, ideas are implemented