Quantitative Developer - Cash Equities

Algo Capital Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global hedge fund is looking for a Quantitative Developer to enhance its Cash Equities team. The role involves developing trading strategies and collaborating with traders to analyze market dynamics. Ideal candidates will have strong programming skills and a background in quantitative techniques.

Qualifications

• Experience in quantitative development in cash equities.
• Strong programming skills in C++ and Python.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quantitative models for trading decisions.
• Optimize strategy performance through model development.

Skills

Quantitative Techniques

Problem Solving

Programming

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science

Engineering

Mathematics

Tools

C++

Python

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology, Finance, and Engineering

• Industries

  Financial Services, Engineering Services, and Capital Markets

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