Quantitative Developer - Cash Equities

Algo Capital Group; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global hedge fund is seeking a Quantitative Developer to join its Cash Equities team. The role focuses on developing quantitative trading strategies and working closely with Portfolio Managers and traders. Ideal candidates will have strong programming skills in C++ or Python and a background in quantitative development within cash equities.

Qualifications

• Experience in quantitative development within cash equities.
• Strong programming proficiency in C++ and/or Python.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quantitative models for trading decisions.
• Optimize strategy performance through innovative model development.
• Partner with traders to analyze market dynamics.

Skills

Quantitative Techniques

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mathematics

Tools

C++

Python

Job description

Job Description

Quantitative Developer - Cash Equities

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.