£200,000 base + Bonuses - Quantitative Developer – Multi Strat hedge fund equities business

Saragossa; London; On-site; GBP 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hedge fund based in London is seeking a Quantitative Developer to bridge software engineering with trading. The role involves developing robust pricing and risk management tools while collaborating closely with Portfolio Managers. The ideal candidate will possess strong Python skills and experience in a fast-paced, front-office environment, with total compensation up to £200,000 plus bonuses.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Python; experience in a front-office environment is highly preferred.
• Experience with deployment tools such as Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes or equivalent.
• Background from buy-side firms, hedge funds, asset managers, or fintech/vendor environments is ideal.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and work with Portfolio Managers in a lean team.

Responsibilities

• Bridge software engineering and quantitative development to create tools for trading desks.
• Collaborate with equities Portfolio Managers to design and implement performance-driving tools.
• Build pricing, market analysis, and risk management tools for production use.
• Ensure models are robust, scalable, and integrated into front-office workflows.
• Work autonomously using Python and deployment tools to deliver solutions.

Skills

Python

Deployment tools (Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes)

Autonomous work

Collaboration with Portfolio Managers

Tools

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Overview

Are you a Quantitative Developer with a passion for commodities and a desire to work directly with traders in a dynamic front-office environment? This role bridges software engineering and quantitative development within a leading hedge fund, creating tools and models for trading desks. You’ll collaborate with equities Portfolio Managers to design and implement tools that drive trading performance. You’ll build pricing tools, market analysis platforms, and risk management systems, and productionise quantitative models for robust, scalable, front-office integration.

Responsibilities

• Bridge software engineering and quantitative development to create tools and models for front-office trading desks.


• Collaborate with equities Portfolio Managers to design and implement tools that drive trading performance.


• Build pricing, market analysis, and risk management tools; productionise quantitative models for production use.


• Ensure models are robust, scalable, and integrated into front-office workflows.


• Work autonomously using Python and deployment tools to deliver solutions (Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes).


• Engage with Portfolio Manager requirements and translate them into production-ready tools.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Python; experience in a front-office environment is highly preferred.


• Experience with deployment tools such as Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes or equivalent.


• Background from buy-side firms, hedge funds, asset managers, or fintech/vendor environments is ideal.


• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and work with Portfolio Managers in a lean team.

Compensation & Application

Total compensation is up to £200,000 base plus bonuses.

No up-to-date CV required.

Please apply or contact directly at [e-mail]

Employment details

• Employment type: Full-time


• Job function: Engineering, Finance, and Information Technology


• Industries: Investment Management, Capital Markets, and Financial Services

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level