HFT Quant Trader - Cash Equities

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier proprietary trading firm located in London seeks an HFT Quant Trader skilled in cash equities. This role offers a performance-based compensation model with robust technical support and rapid deployment capabilities, ideal for traders looking to maximize their success in an entrepreneurial environment.

Benefits

Low-cost structure supporting net profitability

Full technical and infrastructure support

Rapid deployment capabilities

Transparent, formulaic PnL-based bonuses

Long-term opportunity to scale trading footprint

Entrepreneurial environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience trading cash equities with a Sharpe ratio of 5+.
• Ability to implement live strategies with minimal lead time.
• Preference for candidates with a portable track record.

Responsibilities

• Specialize in latency-sensitive strategies across global cash equity markets.
• Implement and manage trading strategies efficiently.

Skills

Trading cash equities

Latency-sensitive strategies

Implementation of live strategies

Ability to generate high Sharpe ratio

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Client:

Anson McCade

Location:

slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

My client, a top-tier proprietary trading firm based in London, is looking to bring on a HFT Quant Trader with a proven track record in cash equities. This is an opportunity to join a platform that combines cutting-edge infrastructure with a performance-based compensation model.

The firm is seeking traders who specialize in latency-sensitive strategies across global cash equity markets. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record, with a Sharpe Ratio of 5+ and a high return on capital. They are open to independent hires or those looking to join as a team.

What They’re Looking For

• Proven experience trading cash equities with high Sharpe ratio (5+) and robust PnL.
• Ability to port or quickly implement live strategies with minimal lead time.
• Preference for candidates with a portable track record.
• Open to both independent hires and established teams.

What My Client Offers

• A low-cost structure that supports net profitability.
• Full technical and infrastructure support, including low-latency systems and colocated environments.
• Rapid deployment capabilities to get your strategies live quickly.
• Transparent, formulaic PnL-based bonuses – a significant share of what you generate.
• A long-term opportunity to scale your trading footprint over time.
• Entrepreneurial environment with the backing of a well-capitalized and experienced firm.