Quantitative Developer

Oxford Knight; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global algorithmic hedge fund seeks a Quantitative Developer to enhance financial strategies using a proprietary research platform. This role offers exposure to diverse business areas and a dynamic culture, ideal for candidates with strong Python and C++ skills, and a solid academic background.

Benefits

Market leading salary + lucrative bonus

Opportunities to learn and develop new skills

Freedom in work and dynamic culture

Qualifications

• Strong programming skills in Python and C++ essential.
• Familiarity with Linux development environments.
• Degree from a leading university with a strong academic record.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement high-quality financial strategies.
• Work with technologists, researchers, and portfolio managers.
• Lead on system architecture and application development.

Skills

Python

C++

Linux Development

Portfolio Optimization Theory

SQL

Machine Learning

Education

Degree in a technical subject

Job description

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Global algorithmic hedge fund with a focus on developing high quality financial strategies across a variety of asset classes, utilising a proprietary research platform focused on market inefficiencies.

They’re seeking an experienced Quantitative Developer with great mathematical and critical-thinking skills to join a talented team. This role would be perfect for someone with a strong background and expertise with leading on system architecture and application development methodologies.

The successful candidate will be exposed to many different business areas, working directly with technologists, researchers and portfolio managers.

Requirements

• Significant core Python and C++ programming skills
• Deep-level familiarity with Linux development environment
• Exposure to portfolio optimization theory and modelling
• Knowledge of SQL and some knowledge of machine learning & statistical optimization techniques (e.g. convex optimization)
• Strong academic record, with degree in a technical subject from a leading university

Rewards and Incentives

• Market leading salary + lucrative bonus
• Opportunities to learn and develop new skills
• Freedom in work and dynamic culture; opportunity to bring new ideas and really have an impact