Quant Developer (Python/C++) – Model Implementation – New York OR London

Oxford Knight; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hedge fund seeks a talented Quant Developer to join their Model Implementation team in London or New York. The role involves collaborating with various teams to enhance a distributed real-time trading system. Ideal candidates should have significant programming experience and a solid educational background in Computer Science.

Benefits

Competitive base salaries and performance-based bonuses

Collaborative culture where ideas are implemented

Work with passionate and intelligent colleagues

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as a Quant Developer.
• Strong coding capabilities in Python and C++.
• Experience with Python data science stack.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies in the real-time trading system.
• Identify and address platform bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with Researchers and Engineers on projects.

Skills

Python

C++

Debugging

Analytical skills

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science

Tools

Pandas

Numpy

Scikit-learn

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Posted:

24.06.2025

Expiry Date:

08.08.2025

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Job Description:

Location: New York or London

A leading systematic hedge fund investing across a variety of financial markets, my client is seeking a talented Quant Developer to work in the Model Implementation team, based in either New York or London.

This team is comprised of technical and hands-on builders, each wearing multiple hats, and in this role you’ll be expected to do the same. Working collaboratively with Researchers, Engineers and PMs on the team, your primary focus will be the distributed real-time trading system responsible for computing signals and targeting positions for various strategies. You’ll take ownership of design and production implementation of new strategies, lead efforts to identify and tackle platform bottlenecks, as well as expanding capabilities to new asset classes.

Requirements

• BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science (or equivalent)
• 5+ years’ experience as a Quant Developer (or related position)
• Strong coding experience in Python and C++, with outstanding debugging and analytical skills
• Solid experience with Python data science stack, e.g. Pandas, Numpy, Scikit-learn, etc.
• Keen proponent of writing automated tests

Rewards and Incentives

• Competitive base salaries and performance-based bonuses
• Very collaborative culture, ideas are implemented
• Work with passionate, forward-thinking, incredibly smart people