Quantitative Data Engineer

Vertex Search; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional compensation and benefits

Attractive relocation packages

Annual remote working allowance

Job summary

A leading trading firm in London is seeking a Quant Data Engineer to work on impactful trading projects. This mid-senior level role requires 5+ years of experience with a strong focus on Python and data analysis. You will collaborate with top researchers and traders, optimizing algorithms and enhancing data-driven insights. Exceptional compensation and benefits are offered, along with opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years professional experience in a technology or data-related role.
• Strong competency in Python, including libraries like NumPy.
• Passion for data and problem-solving in a finance context.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Researchers, Developers, and Traders on technology projects.
• Write, test, and deploy Python code for model features.
• Optimize algorithms/quant code and define data orchestration.

Skills

Strong competency in Python

Strong Pandas experience

Experience working in a Linux environment

Interpersonal and communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Minimum bachelor's degree in a STEM subject

Job description

Quant Data Engineer - London - leading trading firm - exceptional comp & bens

Our world-renowned client is looking to hire a Quant Data Engineer in London into a varied role at the intersection of technology, data science, and quantitative research.

Responsibilities

As part of the Quant Engineering and Data team, you’ll sit closely with Researchers, Developers and Traders and collaborate on a range of technology projects including:

• Research enablement work related to trading activities, using a range of data science, analysis, and engineering skills.
• Writing, testing, and deploying Python code that creates new model features, analyzes complex datasets, optimizes algorithms/quant code, and defines data orchestration.
• Partnering with researchers in the research development process, and take on coding tasks that optimise research project delivery.

This role offers a unique chance to gain a deep understanding of quant trading while leveraging your technical expertise to drive results.

What you'll bring

• 5+ years professional experience and strong competency in Python, including use of NumPy and other scientific libraries.
• A passion for working with data / dataframes and solving data-related challenges. Strong Pandas experience is required.
• Minimum bachelors degree in a STEM subject at a reputable academic institution.
• A desire to work closely with Researchers and accelerate their research, ideally within the finance sector.
• The ability to self-manage, self-motivate, and seek process improvement opportunities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills that enable you to collaborate effectively.
• Attention to detail and ability to react to changing priorities.
• Experience working in a Linux environment.

Why Join?

• Exceptional compensation and benefits on offer with world class office settings
• Partner with world‑class researchers, traders and technologists, seeing tangible results from your work.
• Attractive relocation packages for the successful applicant + family
• Grow your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.
• Annual remote working allowance.

Vertex Search is acting as a recruitment agency on this requirement.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Engineering, Research, and Information Technology

Industries

• Capital Markets, Financial Services, and Data Infrastructure and Analytics

London, England, United Kingdom