Quantitative Developer

Alexander Chapman Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Systematic Investing is seeking a Quantitative Developer in London to join a high-performance team building core trading technology. You will design and develop quantitative research and trading systems, build scalable data pipelines, and work directly with researchers and PMs to bring strategies into production.

The role demands strong Python programming, solid software engineering fundamentals, and an interest in quantitative finance.

Qualifications

• Strong Python programming skills and software engineering fundamentals.
• Experience within a hedge fund, proprietary trading firm, or quantitative investment environment preferred.
• Experience building research platforms, trading systems, or data-intensive applications.
• Strong problem-solving skills and an interest in quantitative finance.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop sophisticated quantitative research and trading systems.
• Build scalable research frameworks, data pipelines, and analytical tools.
• Work directly with quantitative researchers and portfolio managers to bring investment strategies into production.
• Optimize critical infrastructure supporting systematic trading.
• Take ownership of complex engineering projects with direct investment impact.

Skills

Python

Software engineering fundamentals

Quantitative finance interest

Hedge fund/trading experience

Tools

Python

Job description

Systematic Investing | Quantitative Research & Trading Technology

We're partnering with a leading global multi-strategy hedge fund managing tens of billions in assets, known for its sophisticated investment strategies, exceptional technical talent, and significant investment in quantitative research and technology.

They're looking for an experienced Quantitative Developer to join a high-performing team building technology at the core of their investment business.

The Opportunity

• Design and develop sophisticated quantitative research and trading systems.
• Build scalable research frameworks, data pipelines, and analytical tools.
• Work directly with quantitative researchers and portfolio managers to bring investment strategies into production.
• Optimize critical infrastructure supporting systematic trading.
• Take ownership of complex engineering projects with direct investment impact.

What We're Looking For

• Strong Python programming skills and software engineering fundamentals.
• Experience within a hedge fund, proprietary trading firm, or quantitative investment environment preferred.
• Experience building research platforms, trading systems, or data-intensive applications.
• Strong problem-solving skills and an interest in quantitative finance.

Why Join?

• Elite technical environment working alongside exceptional quantitative researchers and engineers.
• Direct investment impact with meaningful ownership of critical systems.
• Global scale and resources within a highly successful investment platform.
• Challenging engineering problems at the intersection of technology and financial markets.

Interested in building technology that directly influences investment performance?