Director – Quant Developer, FO/Sales

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier investment bank is seeking a Director-level Quant Developer in Slough to lead the development of a cross-asset front office analytics platform for Sales. This hands-on leadership role will involve system design, development, and stakeholder engagement, enabling real-time decision-making and analytics. The successful candidate will have at least 8 years of experience in front-office development and a strong background in quantitative analysis, Python, and API integration.

Qualifications

• 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 for Sales/Trading professionals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a cross-asset analytics platform for front office Sales teams.
• Engage with Sales users to define platform requirements.
• Design system architecture and develop associated APIs.

Skills

Python

Stakeholder management

API development

Analytics tools

Education

PhD or Master’s in a quantitative field

Job description

Director – Quant Developer, FO/Sales, slough

Client:

Barclay Simpson

Location:

slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

Job Description:

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.

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Created on 31/05/2025 by JR United Kingdom

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