Quantitative Developer

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Quant Developer to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work on core trading engine development and systematic trade automation, utilizing your exceptional Python programming skills. Collaborating with a diverse team of traders and researchers, you will play a vital role in delivering innovative solutions in the fast-paced financial services industry. If you are passionate about finance and technology, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a market-leading hedge fund.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant fields required.
• 2+ years of experience in financial services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance the core trading engine for optimal performance.
• Create automated trading systems to improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with traders and researchers to deliver solutions.

Skills

Python programming

Object-oriented programming

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree in Mathematics

Degree in Physics or Engineering

Job description

Our client is a market-leading hedge fund, with a global reach in relation to their clients and offices. They are on the lookout for a talented Quant Developer with exceptional skills in Python programming and solid experience on equities-focused projects.

Responsibilities for an Equity Derivatives Quant:

1. Core Trading Engine Development: Build, maintain, and enhance the core trading engine to support optimal performance.
2. Systematic Trade Automations: Create and implement automated trading systems to improve efficiency and drive results.
3. Collaborative Innovation: Partner with traders, researchers, and developers to understand needs and deliver tailored solutions.

Requirements for an Equity Derivatives Quant:

1. Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or a related field.
2. Extensive knowledge surrounding equities asset class.
3. At least 2 years experience within the financial services industry.
4. Hands-on experience with object-oriented programming, using Python.
5. Strong communication skills and confidence in working within a collaborative team environment.

To hear more details please apply to this position or contact Ben Mortimore at Anson McCade.