Data Scraping Specialist- Systematic Quant Fund - Oxford Knight

Jobs via eFinancialCareers; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative and tech-driven hedge fund seeks a Data Scraping Specialist to enhance their research and trading capabilities. In this dynamic role, you'll develop and maintain web scraping tools, integrating extensive datasets from various sources. This position offers a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued, alongside excellent opportunities for professional growth. Join a forward-thinking team that prioritizes creativity and a healthy work-life balance while making impactful contributions to the financial sector.

Benefits

Collaborative environment

Competitive salary

Generous benefits

Professional development

Casual culture

Healthy work-life balance

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in web scraping.
• Strong Python knowledge and software engineering best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain web scraping tools for datasets.
• Integrate datasets from internal and external providers.

Skills

Web Scraping

Python

Software Engineering Best Practices

Communication Skills

Job description

Data Scraping Specialist - Systematic Quant Fund

Summary:
Our client is a leading tech-driven quant and systematic hedge fund trading with offices across the globe. They leverage deep knowledge in data, research, technology, and trading to deliver high-quality returns. This opportunity offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment with excellent opportunities for career growth.

They're now seeking a Data Scraping Specialist to join the growing team. Your primary focus is to develop and maintain web scraping tools to build datasets for research and trading. You will integrate datasets from internal and external providers and manage the multiple and extensive datasets used on the research & trading platform.

Requirements:

• 2+ years' experience in web scraping
• A polyglot developer; with good Python knowledge in particular
• Strong understanding of software engineering best practices
• Outstanding communication skills at all levels of technical competence

Desirable:

• Structured and unstructured data management expertise
• Knowledge of the financial data of equity/derivatives

Benefits:

• Great opportunity to be part of a collaborative, creative environment where you can feel valued for your input
• Competitive salary + generous benefits
• Professional and personal development
• Relaxed, casual culture, with a healthy work-life balance

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/