Quant Developer - Python Tools for Research & Backtests

Tower Research Capital; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off policies

Hybrid working opportunities

Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily

In-office wellness experiences

Job summary

A leading quantitative trading firm in Greater London is seeking a Quant Developer to join its EMEA Development team. This role involves developing tools for quantitative trading strategies, enhancing the simulation framework, and providing support for research tasks. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in Python programming and a related degree. The workplace promotes a collaborative culture with generous benefits including hybrid working opportunities and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of Python language and statistical libraries.
• Demonstrable experience in Python in a production environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Iterate with quantitative researchers on research processes.
• Develop tools for trading strategies research.
• Improve existing simulation/backtest framework.

Skills

Python programming

Statistical libraries (Numpy, Pandas, Polars)

Problem-solving skills

Communication and teamwork

Education

Bachelor's, Masters or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

C++

Bash scripting

Job description

A leading quantitative trading firm in Greater London is seeking a Quant Developer to join its EMEA Development team. This role involves developing tools for quantitative trading strategies, enhancing the simulation framework, and providing support for research tasks. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in Python programming and a related degree. The workplace promotes a collaborative culture with generous benefits including hybrid working opportunities and wellness programs.