C++ Quant Developer – Risk Platform

Oxford Knight; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global hedge fund is seeking a Quant Developer to join their dynamic engineering team in London. The successful candidate will develop a cutting-edge risk analytics platform, requiring advanced skills in C++ and Python, along with a solid understanding of financial markets. This role provides a unique opportunity to work closely with researchers and traders, developing systems that are vital for maintaining the firm's competitive edge.

Benefits

Significant salary

Bonus

Benefits

Agile working environment

Qualifications

• Expertise in engineering platform solutions in C++ and Python on large-scale, complex systems.
• Strong computer science fundamentals and deep software development experience in C++ and Python.
• Familiarity with real-time financial data management and analytics systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop next-generation risk analytics platform across businesses and asset classes.
• Build central libraries for the platform and scalable, robust systems.
• Collaborate with researchers and live traders on developing essential risk components.

Skills

C++

Python

Software Development

Collaborative Problem Solving

Job description

Summary

Quant Developer wanted for a leading global hedge fund to join their fast-paced, dynamic engineering team. Central Risk is a key initiative for the firm, offering the opportunity to build a next-generation risk analytics platform across businesses and asset classes, enabling greater flexibility for risk takers.

You will be a talented engineer with a quantitative skillset and knowledge of financial markets. Your creative problem-solving skills will be essential in developing central libraries for the platform and scalable, robust systems that work seamlessly across all asset classes. You will work closely with researchers and live traders to develop risk components crucial for maintaining the firm’s competitive edge.

Requirements

• Expertise in engineering platform solutions in C++ and Python on large-scale, complex systems
• Strong computer science fundamentals and extensive software development experience in C++ and Python
• Familiarity with real-time financial data management and analytics systems
• Ability to collaborate effectively with quant researchers or traders to understand and meet their needs

Rewards and Incentives

• Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits
• Opportunity to build complex software solutions in an agile environment to solve challenging problems