London-based HFT Futures Quant Researcher (C++ & ML)

Thurn Partners; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading proprietary trading firm is seeking a skilled C++ Algorithm Developer/Quantitative Researcher in London. This role involves researching and developing quantitative trading strategies, designing low-latency C++ infrastructure, and applying machine learning techniques to market data. Candidates should have a strong academic background in a quantitative field and proficiency in C++. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on latency-sensitive projects within a dynamic trading environment.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in quantitative research, algorithmic trading, or low-latency systems development.
• Strong academic background in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or Statistics.
• Excellent skills in C++ with understanding of performance optimisation and multithreading.
• Experience in machine learning techniques applied to time-series data.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop quantitative trading strategies for high-frequency futures.
• Design and implement low-latency C++ trading infrastructure focused on performance.
• Apply statistical techniques to model market dynamics and short-horizon signals.

Skills

C++ proficiency

Quantitative research

Machine learning techniques

Performance optimisation

Education

PhD or further education in a quantitative discipline

Job description

A leading proprietary trading firm is seeking a skilled C++ Algorithm Developer/Quantitative Researcher in London. This role involves researching and developing quantitative trading strategies, designing low-latency C++ infrastructure, and applying machine learning techniques to market data. Candidates should have a strong academic background in a quantitative field and proficiency in C++. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on latency-sensitive projects within a dynamic trading environment.