Quantitative Developer - Cash Equities

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global hedge fund in Chelmsford seeks a Quantitative Developer for its Cash Equities team. The role involves developing quantitative trading strategies focusing on cash equity markets, optimizing model performance, and collaborating closely with portfolio managers in a fast-paced environment, requiring strong programming skills and a relevant degree.

Qualifications

• Experience in quantitative development or software engineering in cash equities trading.
• Proficiency in programming with a focus on high-performance systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quantitative models for trading decisions in cash equities.
• Optimize strategy performance through model development.
• Collaborate with traders and research teams to enhance trading models.

Skills

Quantitative techniques

C++

Python

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics

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06.06.2025

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Job Description:

A leading global hedge fund is seeking a Quantitative Developer to join its high-performing Cash Equities team. The role involves developing and implementing quantitative trading strategies with a focus on cash equity markets. You will work closely with Portfolio Managers and quantitative traders, leveraging advanced algorithms, statistical models, and market data analysis to build and refine strategies deployed in production environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement quantitative models and algorithms that drive trading decisions in cash equities.
• Optimise strategy performance through innovative model development.
• Partner with traders to analyse market dynamics, interpret valuations, and design next-generation models and analytics tailored to cash equity markets.
• Contribute to the high-level architecture and optimisation of C++ and Python-based models used in various equity strategies.
• Work closely with research teams to continuously enhance trading models and translate complex algorithms into efficient, production-ready code.

Skillset Requirements:

• Proven experience in a quantitative development or software engineering role within a cash equities trading environment.
• Expertise in applying advanced quantitative techniques to solve complex, data-driven problems.
• Strong programming proficiency in C++ and/or Python, with a focus on high-performance, scalable systems.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.

This is a unique opportunity to make an impact in a leading hedge fund's Cash Equities team, working alongside industry-leading professionals in a fast-paced environment. If you're a talented Quant Developer with experience in cash equities and a passion for financial markets, apply now to further your career in one of the industry’s most exciting roles.