Python Quantitative Researcher – London

Oxford Knight; London; On-site; GBP 200,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading high-frequency trading fund is seeking a proactive Python Quantitative Researcher for their Latency team in London. The role involves analyzing extensive trading data and collaborating with trading teams to improve trading strategies and infrastructure technology. Candidates should have substantial experience in data science and programming, be innovative problem solvers, and thrive in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary & bonus

Career progression supported

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in quantitative research.
• Hands-on programming experience in Python.
• Experience in Machine Learning and Statistics.

Responsibilities

• Analyse billions of trading data points to find competitive edges.
• Perform post-trade statistical analysis with trading teams.
• Investigate and design data mining and machine learning algorithms.

Skills

Python

Data Science

Machine Learning

Statistics

Problem-Solving

Tools

C++

SQL

Network Protocols

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Python Quantitative Researcher – London, London

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Client:

Oxford Knight

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

Salary: up to £200k base + bonus

Summary

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