Quant Trader

Albert Bow; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Albert Bow, a boutique quantitative trading firm in London, seeks a Senior Quant Trader to research, develop and deploy systematic strategies across emerging markets.

You'll own the full strategy lifecycle, mentor junior researchers and collaborate with engineering to deliver production-ready systems, in a high-performance, low-latency trading environment with meaningful ownership and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Quant Trader or Quant Researcher in HFT or systematic trading.
• Strong track record developing profitable systematic strategies.
• Experience in low-latency trading environments.

Responsibilities

• Own full strategy lifecycle: research, develop and deploy systematic trading strategies across emerging markets.
• Mentor junior researchers and collaborate with engineering to deliver production-ready strategies.

Skills

C++

Python

Low-latency trading

Mentoring

Project leadership

Market microstructure

Tools

Trading infrastructure

Exchange connectivity

Job description

Senior Quant Trader

Sector

Quantitative Trading / High-Frequency Trading

Salary

Highly Competitive + Performance Bonus

Location

London (Hybrid)

About The Company

Our client is a boutique quantitative trading firm focused on uncovering alpha across emerging and underexplored asset classes. With a lean, high-performing team, every hire has a direct impact on the business, offering genuine ownership, autonomy and the opportunity to help shape its long-term growth.

The Role

They're looking for a Senior Quant Trader to research, develop and deploy systematic trading strategies across emerging markets. Working at the intersection of research, trading and technology, you'll own the full strategy lifecycle, mentor junior researchers and collaborate closely with engineering to deliver production-ready strategies.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Quant Trader or Quantitative Researcher within HFT, proprietary trading or systematic trading.
• Strong track record developing profitable systematic strategies.
• Experience in low-latency trading environments.
• Strong C++ and/or Python skills.
• Deep understanding of market microstructure and execution.
• Experience mentoring junior researchers and leading projects.

Nice to Have

• Experience across Forex, Crypto, Emerging Markets or other less crowded asset classes.
• Knowledge of trading infrastructure, exchange connectivity or execution technology.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the desire to build and take ownership.

Why Join?

• High ownership and autonomy within a boutique firm.
• Work alongside an experienced, collaborative team.
• Opportunity to shape research direction and explore new markets.
• Highly competitive compensation with strong performance incentives.

If this sounds like you, apply direct or send your CV to [e-mail].