Python Quantitative Researcher – London

Oxford Knight; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus program

Career growth

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Oxford Knight is seeking a Python-focused Quantitative Researcher for a London-based latency team. You will analyze billions of trading data points and collaborate with trading teams to uncover actionable insights that drive infra and strategy.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in quantitative research, strong Python, ML, statistics, and optional C++/SQL experience; you’ll design data mining and machine learning solutions to create competitive edges in a high-performance environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in quantitative research.
• Hands-on Python for data science & analytics.
• Strong background in Machine Learning and Statistics.
• Outstanding problem-solving capabilities.
• Bonus for C++, SQL and network protocols experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyse billions of trading data points to uncover relationships between metrics and infra changes.
• Perform post-trade statistical analysis and identify data-driven opportunities for edge development.
• Investigate and design data mining and machine learning algorithms.
• Collaborate with trading teams to translate insights into actionable strategies.

Skills

Python

Machine Learning

Statistics

Problem solving

C++

SQL

Networking protocols

Job description

Leading HFT fund looking for a self-driven quantitative researcher to join their centralised Latency team where you will draw on your problem-solving skills and data science/statistics experience to analyse billions of collected trading data points and unearth competitive edges.

This role offers the opportunity to develop both business and technical expertise; working closely with trading teams to perform post-trade statistical analysis and identify relationships between business metrics and changes on the infrastructure technology. You’ll also investigate and design data mining and machine learning algorithms.

Unique in their field, this global firm combines the lively, positive spirit of a start-up with the stability of a longer-established player. This role would suit a curious, highly collaborative researcher who has demonstrated the ability to independently drive projects to completion.

Requirements

• Minimum 2+ years’ experience
• Hands-on programming experience in Python with a focus on data science & analytics
• Sound experience in Machine Learning and Statistics
• Outstanding problem-solving capabilities
• Bonus points for experience with C++, SQL and network protocols

NB: Please do not apply if you’re a fresh graduate.

• Competitive base salary & bonus
• Enormous opportunity to grow, learn and have a significant business impact
• Contributions are rewarded; career progression supported
• Unique culture where you can fulfil your potential through collaboration and mutual respect

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