Director – Quant Developer, FO/Sales

Barclay Simpson; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier investment bank is seeking a Director-level Quant Developer to lead the development of a cross-asset front office analytics platform. This hands-on role combines system design, development, and stakeholder engagement, pivotal for real-time decision-making.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in front-office development.
• Proven expertise in Python development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a cross-asset analytics platform for Sales personnel.
• Engage with Sales users to define platform requirements.

Skills

Python

Stakeholder Management

Education

PhD or Master’s in a quantitative field

Tools

APIs

Job description

This range is provided by Barclay Simpson. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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I recruit front office quants, strats & researchers | Sell-Side & Buy-Side

A top-tier investment bank is seeking a Director-level Quant Developer to lead the development of a cross-asset front office analytics platform for Sales teams.

This hands-on leadership role combines system design, development, and stakeholder engagement, and will be pivotal in enabling real-time decision-making and analytics within the front office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver a cross-asset analytics platform to empower front office Sales personnel with advanced tools.
• Engage directly with Sales users and senior stakeholders in Sales and Trading to define platform requirements and gather feedback.
• Report platform progress and strategic direction to senior management and propose improvements based on user feedback and market trends.
• Design system architecture and develop associated APIs for seamless integration.
• Hands-on development of both backend and frontend components, focusing on Python and React.
• Ensure platform alignment with strategic firm-wide initiatives by collaborating with partners across Technology teams.

What We’re Looking For:

• PhD or Master’s in a quantitative field (e.g., Applied Math, Computer Science, Stats).
• 8+ years of experience in front-office development, ideally in a major investment bank.
• Proven expertise in Python development and building APIs for commercial platforms.
• Experience designing and delivering analytics tools directly to Sales/Trading professionals.
• Strong stakeholder management experience and ability to engage with senior management.

Why Apply?

• Play a key role in shaping a strategic platform that directly impacts sales and trading outcomes.
• Work with cutting-edge technologies and engage with senior leaders across the firm.
• Drive innovation in a dynamic, collaborative, and high-visibility role.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology, Sales, and Finance

• Industries

  Investment Banking, Banking, and Financial Services

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