HFT Quant Researcher & Trader, Deep Learning

DeepFin Research; Saint Helier; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

DeepFin is seeking exceptional HFT Quantitative Researchers and Traders to develop and monetise deep-learning alpha across futures and related assets, delivering production-ready systems.

Join a lean, highly technical team at the intersection of AI, finance, and low-latency execution, collaborating with researchers, developers, and infrastructure engineers to bring models from research to production and to optimize strategies in real time.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in HFT or ultra-low-latency trading, ideally futures markets.
• Proven track record in execution alpha monetisation and productionisation of models.
• Deep understanding of L3 data, market microstructure, order book dynamics, and short-horizon predictors.
• Hands-on experience deploying trading strategies with calibration, risk controls, and post-trade analytics.
• Knowledge of cross-exchange arbitrage, market making, or execution-cost optimisation a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monetise core alpha through efficient execution strategies across futures and related products.
• Expand trading universes by onboarding new instruments and exploring new exchanges.
• Develop and refine execution logic to minimise slippage and latency.
• Collaborate with researchers, developers, and infra engineers to productionise models.
• Design and test short-term signals and execution algorithms to preserve alpha and reduce costs.
• Monitor live strategies, diagnose performance drift, and implement continual improvements.
• Conduct PnL attribution and microstructure analysis to measure monetisation efficiency.
• Stay ahead of exchange microstructure changes and adapt strategies accordingly.

Skills

HFT experience

Execution alpha monetisation

L3 data and microstructure

Strategy deployment

Python

C++

Low-latency systems

Cross-exchange arbitrage knowledge

Analytical mindset

Tools

Python

C++

Job description

DeepFin is seeking exceptional HFT Quantitative Researchers and Traders to develop and monetise deep-learning alpha across futures and related assets, delivering production-ready systems.

Join a lean, highly technical team at the intersection of AI, finance, and low-latency execution, collaborating with researchers, developers, and infrastructure engineers to bring models from research to production and to optimize strategies in real time.