Quant Developer (Python)- Tech-Driven Global Hedge Fund

Oxford Knight; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global hedge fund is seeking a Quant Developer to join its technology team in London. The role involves collaborating on trading strategies and developing quant libraries, requiring excellent Python skills and a degree from a top university. Offering competitive salary and benefits in a flat and collaborative culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus generous bonuses

Personal development allowance

Central London office

Collaborative culture

Social events and team offsites

Qualifications

• Expertise in Python and data analysis needed.
• Solid experience with Linux and agile practices required.
• Degree in a relevant field from a top-tier university.

Responsibilities

• Implement new trading strategies and develop quant libraries.
• Prototype data feeds and build risk analysis tools.
• Collaborate closely with Quant Researchers.

Skills

Python development

Data analysis

Linux platforms

Software engineering practices

Agile methodologies

Interest in financial markets

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics

Job description

Quant Developer (Python) - Tech-Driven Global Hedge Fund

The Client
One of the world's largest hedge funds offers an excellent opportunity to join a prestigious technology team in systematic trading. The environment is flat-structured with a 'no-attitude' culture, and the firm is investing significantly in engineering.

The Role
Quant Developers work in small, diverse, cross-functional teams, collaborating closely with Quant Researchers on various projects. Responsibilities include implementing new trading strategies, developing research frameworks and quant libraries, prototyping data feeds, and building risk analysis tools.
Most systems run on Linux, with code primarily written in Python, utilizing libraries such as numpy, scipy, pandas, and scikit-learn. The company continually evaluates new technologies and tools.

If you have a passion for technology, demonstrated through personal projects or open-source contributions, and a commitment to high-quality coding, this role is suitable for you.

Key Skills

• Expertise in Python development
• Experience with data analysis techniques and libraries like numpy, scipy, pandas
• Solid experience with Linux platforms and scripting languages
• Strong software engineering practices and familiarity with agile methodologies
• Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, or related fields from a top-tier university
• Interest and understanding of financial markets

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus generous bonuses
• Personal development allowance and sponsorship opportunities
• Central London office with a friendly, smart tech team
• Flat, transparent, and collaborative culture
• Social events, annual trips, and team offsites

Due to high application volume, we are unable to respond to unsuccessful applicants.

Contact

To apply or request further information, contact:

Maia Ellis
[e-mail]
020 3745 6539
linkedin.com/in/maia-ellis-38a577193