Low Latency C++ Developer- Global Investment Management | London, UK

Oxford Knight; London; On-site; GBP 200,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investment management firm is seeking an experienced Low Latency C++ Developer to join their newly formed trading group in London. This role involves designing and building efficient code for trading systems while tackling unique technical challenges in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong C++ skills and a collaborative spirit to achieve critical business goals.

Benefits

Market-leading salary + bonus

Opportunities to learn and develop new skills

Excellent work/life balance

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of strong C++ programming skills.
• Experience in high-performance, low-latency trading environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and build efficient code for trading and research systems.
• Collaborate with researchers, developers, and traders.

Skills

C++

Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Tools

Unix/Linux

Job description

Low Latency C++ Developer - Global Investment Management

Salary: £200-450k TC

Systematic hedge fund focusing on developing high-quality financial strategies across various asset classes and markets, utilizing a proprietary research platform to explore market inefficiencies.

Exciting opportunity for an experienced C++ Developer with excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to join the newly formed Low Latency Trading group in their Mayfair office. Your main responsibility will be to design, develop, and optimize efficient code for various components of the team's trading and research systems. Reporting directly to the Head of Low Latency Trading, you'll work within a small team of researchers, developers, and traders at the forefront of quantitative finance.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced technical environment and enjoys collaborative work to achieve critical business goals.

Requirements

• Minimum 4+ years of strong C++ programming experience, writing high-performance code in a low-latency trading environment
• Proficiency in Modern C++ (C++17/20), including template meta-programming
• Deep understanding of network programming and distributed computing
• Solid experience with Unix/Linux fundamentals
• Strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms

Benefits and Incentives

• Market-leading salary + bonus
• Opportunities for skill development and learning
• Excellent work/life balance
• Flexible work environment with a dynamic culture; opportunity to contribute new ideas and make an impact

We review all applications carefully. Due to high application volumes, we may not respond to unsuccessful candidates.

Contact

If you believe you're a strong fit for this role, please get in touch:

Dominic Copsey

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dom-copsey-586478143/

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