Python Quant Dev - Cash Equities / Algo / Backtesting / Trading / Market Making

Scope AT Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trading technology firm is seeking a Python Quant Developer for a permanent position in Central London with a hybrid working model. The role involves researching trading outcomes, building quantitative models, and implementing trading logic using Python. Candidates should possess strong skills in Python, a quantitative mindset, and experience with electronic trading strategies. Excellent communication skills are essential as the role involves partnering with clients to enhance trading product utilization.

Qualifications

• Strong quantitative mindset with passion for data research.
• Proficient in Python development; exposure to Java a plus.
• Experience with electronic trading strategies and market microstructure.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze trading outcomes for execution strategies.
• Build and refine quantitative models for algorithmic trading.
• Implement trading logic elements in Python, collaborating with engineering.

Skills

Quantitative mindset

Python development skills

Electronic trading strategies

Knowledge of European equities markets

Communication skills

Job description

Python Quant Dev - Cash Equities/Algo/Backtesting/Trading/Market Making

Responsibilities

• Research and analyse trading outcomes to assess effectiveness of execution strategies
• Build and refine quantitative models to improve algorithmic trading performance
• Implement elements of trading logic in Python and work closely with engineering teams
• Partner with clients to explain model behaviour, review performance and gather feedback
• Support clients in an execution consulting capacity to optimise use of trading products

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong quantitative mindset with passion for data and research
• Strong Python development skills (Java exposure beneficial but not core)
• Experience with electronic trading strategies and market microstructure
• Knowledge of European equities markets
• Exposure to distributed systems and large-scale data analysis desirable
• Excellent communication skills; able to work with global teams and clients
• High-frequency trading experience advantageous

Permanent role - Central London based - hybrid working