Quant Developer (Python/C++) - Model Implementation - New York OR London- Global Hedge Fund

Oxford Knight; London; On-site; GBP 200,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a talented Quant Developer to join their Model Implementation team in London. This role offers a unique opportunity to work collaboratively with a team of passionate and innovative professionals in a dynamic environment. You will be responsible for the design and production implementation of new trading strategies, tackling platform bottlenecks, and expanding capabilities across various asset classes. With competitive salaries and performance-based bonuses, this is a chance to make a significant impact while working with cutting-edge technology in the financial markets. If you are driven and eager to contribute to a forward-thinking firm, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive base salaries

Performance-based bonuses

Collaborative culture

Work with passionate professionals

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Quant Developer or related position.
• Strong coding experience in Python and C++ with debugging skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement new strategies for a trading system.
• Collaborate with Researchers, Engineers, and PMs to enhance platform capabilities.

Skills

Python

C++

Pandas

Numpy

Scikit-learn

Debugging

Analytical skills

Automated testing

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science

Job description

Location: New York or London

Salary: 200-700k TC

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

1. BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science (or equivalent)
2. 5+ years' experience as a Quant Developer (or related position)
3. Strong coding experience in Python and C++, with outstanding debugging and analytical skills
4. Solid experience with Python data science stack, e.g. Pandas, Numpy, Scikit-learn, etc.
5. Keen proponent of writing automated tests

Rewards and Incentives

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

Contact

If you feel you are a strong match for this role, please don't hesitate to get in touch:

Dominic Copsey
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[phone]
linkedin.com/in/dom-copsey-586478143/