C++ Quant Developer- Multi-Asset Class Systematic Trading

Oxford Knight; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Quant Developer to join their innovative research technology team. In this pivotal role, you will work closely with systematic Portfolio Managers to develop and enhance a modular tech stack that supports high-frequency trading and real-time market data analysis. Your expertise in C++ and Linux, combined with a strong analytical mindset, will be crucial in solving complex challenges. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a leading investment firm's success while collaborating with some of the brightest minds in the industry. If you are a motivated self-starter eager to make an impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Market-leading base salary

Bonuses

Generous benefits

Professional development (tuition assistance)

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• 2-6 years of development experience in a similar role is essential.
• Strong programming skills in C++ and some Python are ideal.

Responsibilities

• Build, operate, and evolve the tech stack for systematic trading strategies.
• Analyze business requirements and identify solutions for challenges.

Skills

C++

Python

Linux Administration

Analytical Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Bachelor's in Computer Engineering

Tools

Real-Time Systems

Distributed Computing

Databases

Job description

Summary:

Research at this leading investment firm is key to continued success: based on rigorous and innovative research, they design and implement systematic, computer-driven trading strategies across multiple liquid asset classes.

They're looking to add an exceptional Quant Developer to a small engineering team within the central research technology team. Working directly with systematic Portfolio Managers - and closely associated with their success - you'll build, operate and evolve the tech stack through analyzing business requirements and identifying solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a background in a technically demanding industry (e.g. HFT, computer hardware, gaming) and be ready to solve all the challenges that come with the development of a modular system - data pipelines, intraday signal research tools, mid- & high-frequency trading, real-time market data, etc.

Requirements:

1. 2-6 years' development experience in a similar role
2. Strong programming skills in C++ (plus some Python would be ideal)
3. Solid Linux admin experience
4. Bachelor's (or higher) in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
5. A motivated self-starter, with creative & analytical problem-solving skills

Desirable:

1. Familiarity with computer architecture, databases, real-time systems, and distributed computing

Benefits:

1. Market-leading base + bonuses + generous benefits
2. Meritocratic environment working with some of the smartest minds in industry
3. Excellent professional development (tuition assistance)
4. Plenty of opportunity to give back through volunteering & charity work

Contact:

If you would like to know more about this position, please do not hesitate to get in touch!

Mike McLoughlin

[e-mail]

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelmcloughlin00/