Junior Quant Developer: Build Trading Tools & Backtests

SQUAREPOINT CAPITAL; City Of London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Squarepoint Capital is seeking a Quant Developer to work alongside Quant Researchers and Traders to implement novel trading strategies and software for research projects.

You will develop tools applying advanced statistical methods to identify new trading opportunities and monitor their impact over time, and you will contribute to improvements through thorough backtesting analyses across large proprietary datasets.

Qualifications

• Degree in Applied Math, Physics, Engineering, Quantitative Finance, Computer Science or other quantitative disciplines
• Up to 4 years of experience in a relevant role such as software or quant development
• Proficiency in at least one of Python, C++, or KDB+/q
• Strong interest in, or knowledge of finance and the global markets
• Ability to work effectively with AI tools and systems, including demonstrable experience using them collaboratively to enhance software development, data analysis, or research workflows
• Experience working with git and Linux
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Eagerness to continuously learn new technologies and develop with us
• Nice to have: Master’s degree or higher with emphasis in a highly quantitative discipline
• Deep knowledge of financial markets in at least one domain or asset class
• Experience with database management systems and SQL
• Experience working with financial data in a similar role

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Quant Researchers and Traders to implement trading strategies and software
• Develop tools applying advanced statistical methods to identify opportunities and monitor impact
• Analyze backtesting simulations across large proprietary datasets to inform strategy improvements
• Drive cross-team initiatives and contribute to ongoing innovation in quant research

Skills

Python

C++

KDB+/q

Git

Linux

AI tools

Financial markets

Communication

Learning agility

Education

Quantitative disciplines degree

Tools

SQL

Job description

Squarepoint Capital is seeking a Quant Developer to work alongside Quant Researchers and Traders to implement novel trading strategies and software for research projects.

You will develop tools applying advanced statistical methods to identify new trading opportunities and monitor their impact over time, and you will contribute to improvements through thorough backtesting analyses across large proprietary datasets.