Python Quant Developer – Risk/Pricing Platform – London

Oxford Knight; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Knight is seeking a Python-focused Quant Developer in London to design and build a next-generation risk/pricing platform spanning multiple asset classes. You will work closely with researchers and traders, delivering scalable, robust systems in an agile environment.

The role emphasizes strong Python engineering with some C++, collaboration with quants, and a fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture in London.

Qualifications

• Expertise in engineering platform solutions in Python on large-scale, complex systems.
• Strong CS fundamentals and deep software development experience in Python with some C++.
• Experience working on pricing & risk of vanilla and OTC is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and build a next-generation risk/pricing platform across businesses and asset classes.
• Collaborate with quant researchers and traders to understand needs and deliver scalable, robust systems.
• Develop software solutions that work seamlessly across large-scale financial data problems in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial team.

Skills

Python

C++

Pricing & risk

Quant collaboration

Job description

One of the world's largest hedge funds using innovative and cutting-edge technology, where data is fundamental to the investment process. Central Risk is a key initiative for the firm, and this Quant Developer role offers the opportunity to design and build a next-generation risk platform across businesses and asset classes, to enable greater flexibility and efficiency firm-wide.

Roles are available in Central Risk and Commodities.

You'll be a talented engineer with a quantitative skillset and knowledge of financial markets. You'll be expected to draw on your creative problem-solving to develop scalable, robust systems which work seamlessly across all asset classes. This position works closely with researchers and traders on large-scale financial data problems in a fast-paced entrepreneurial team.

Requirements

• Expertise in engineering platform solutions in Python on large-scale, complex systems
• Strong CompSci fundamentals and deep software development experience in Python with some C++
• Experience working on pricing & risk of vanilla and OTC preferred
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with quant researchers or traders to understand and meet their needs

Rewards and Incentives

• Significant salary + bonus + benefits
• Build complex software solutions to solve challenging problems in agile environment
• Positive, friendly culture

Whilst we carefully review all applications, to all jobs, due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not possible to respond to those who have not been successful.

Python Quant Developer - Risk/Pricing Platform - London - London