Quantitative Analyst

Anson McCade Pty; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Anson McCade Pty in London is seeking a quantitative software developer for an electronic trading quant team focused on FX and Fixed Income. You will create and enhance systematic trading solutions across multiple electronic markets, and collaborate with traders and engineers to deploy and monitor live strategies.

You will investigate market data, develop quantitative methods for execution, pricing, quoting and risk control, and evaluate existing algorithms for optimisation.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to break down complex problems.
• Experience applying quantitative techniques to real data.
• Able to own research and development tasks within a team.
• Strong understanding of programming fundamentals and computational methods.
• Interest in electronic markets, FX or Fixed Income.

Responsibilities

• Create and enhance systematic trading solutions across electronic markets.
• Investigate market data and trading behaviour to inform new strategies.
• Develop quantitative approaches for execution, pricing, quoting and risk control.
• Evaluate performance of existing algorithms and identify optimisation opportunities.
• Collaborate with traders and engineers to deploy, monitor and improve trading solutions.
• Participate in research projects exploring emerging techniques in electronic markets.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Large datasets

Independent research

Communication skills

FX/Fixed Income interest

Programming fundamentals

Algorithms basics

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Backtesting frameworks

Job description

• This is an opportunity to join an electronic trading quant team, supporting innovative solutions across FX and Fixed Income.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and enhance systematic trading solutions across a range of electronic markets.
• Investigate market data and trading behaviour to inform new strategies and improvements.
• Develop quantitative approaches for areas including execution, pricing, quoting and risk control.
• Evaluate the performance of existing algorithms and identify opportunities for optimisation.
• Work alongside traders and engineering teams to deploy, monitor and improve trading solutions.
• Contribute to research projects focused on emerging techniques within electronic markets.

Skills & Experience:

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to break down complex problems and develop practical solutions.
• Experience working with large datasets and applying quantitative techniques to real-world problems.
• Comfortable taking ownership of research and development tasks while contributing effectively within a wider team.
• Sound understanding of programming fundamentals, algorithms and computational methods.
• Interest in financial markets, particularly electronic trading, FX or Fixed Income.
• Ability to communicate technical findings clearly and work effectively with both technical and trading stakeholders.

Technical Requirements

• Proficiency in C++, Java, C# or another strongly typed programming language.
• Working knowledge of Python for quantitative research, data analysis or software development.
• Familiarity with algorithmic trading concepts and electronic market infrastructure.
• Experience using modern development practices, including Git, automated testing and continuous integration.