Head of Quantitative Engineering

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company is seeking a Head of Quantitative Engineering to drive innovation in digital finance. The role offers a unique opportunity to lead the design of groundbreaking technology for trading infrastructure, joining a high-growth setting with exceptional compensation and a team of experts.

Benefits

Exceptional compensation

Freedom to shape tech vision

Greenfield build with zero legacy constraints

Qualifications

• Extensive experience building frameworks and systems for trading or research.
• Deep understanding of the prime brokerage or institutional trading ecosystem.
• Expert-level Python skills required.

Responsibilities

• Own the design and development of cutting-edge infrastructure for quant strategy deployment.
• Build scalable, high-performance systems that power real-time trading and risk analytics.
• Collaborate closely with quant, tech, and product teams.

Skills

Leadership

Python

Computer Science Fundamentals

Quantitative Analysis

Job description

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Head of Quantitative Engineering, Slough

Client: Radley James

Location: Slough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

Job Description:

A billion-dollar prime brokerage fintech, backed by top institutional players, is hiring a head of quant engineering to architect the future of digital finance.

This is a rare opportunity to work for a high-growth fintech with an already successful history. They need someone with industry experience in the prime eco-system who is technically strong and can lead.

Role:

• Own the design and development of cutting-edge infrastructure for quant strategy deployment
• Build scalable, high-performance systems that power real-time trading and risk analytics
• Collaborate closely with world-class quant, tech, and product teams

Experience:

• Extensive experience building frameworks and systems for trading or research
• Deep understanding of the prime brokerage or institutional trading ecosystem
• Expert-level Python skills and computer science fundamentals
• Strong leadership skills

Why This Role?

• Join an elite team at the forefront of global finance and crypto innovation
• Greenfield build with zero legacy constraints
• Exceptional compensation and the freedom to shape your own tech vision