C++ Quant Developer - Multi-Strat Hedge Fund

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a talented C++ Quant Developer to join their high-performing quant team in London. This role involves designing and building a next-generation cross-asset pricing and risk system, working closely with quants, traders, and risk teams. You will be at the forefront of innovation, driving performance and scalability in a collaborative, agile environment. With a competitive compensation package and a hybrid working model, this opportunity is perfect for those passionate about technology and finance. If you're ready to make an impact in the hedge fund space, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Strong focus on technology and collaboration in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with multithreading and cloud deployment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop C++ server architecture with Python/Excel front-ends.
• Build real-time and batch routines for pricing, risk, and scenarios.

Skills

C++

Python

Excel

SQL

Multithreading

Cloud Computing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

GitHub

VS Code

Job description

C++ Quant Developer – Cross-Asset Risk & Pricing | Leading Multi-Strategy Hedge Fund

Join a high-performing quant team at a global multi-strategy hedge fund managing institutional capital across strategies including Global Credit, Volatility Arbitrage, and Equity L/S. With a strong focus on technology and collaboration, they are expanding their London platform.

They are seeking a talented C++ developer to design and build a next-generation, cross-asset pricing and risk system. You’ll work closely with quants, traders, and risk teams to deliver high-performance infrastructure and real-time analytics - leveraging multithreading, vectorisation, adjoint differentiation, and cloud compute.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop C++ server architecture with Python/Excel front-ends
2. Build real-time and batch routines for pricing, risk, and scenarios
3. Collaborate with trading, quant, and tech teams in a fast-paced, agile setup
4. Drive innovation in performance, scalability, and cloud deployment

Minimum Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a closely related field
2. Exposure to Python, Excel, and SQL in Windows/Linux environments
3. Background in STEM; experience with GitHub/VS Code is a plus

This opportunity offers a competitive compensation package and a hybrid working model.