Quantitative Developer - Equities

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

Job summary

A leading AI/ML Asset Management firm seeks a C++ Quantitative Developer to join their front office technology team in Preston. The successful candidate will drive strategy development and optimize trading performance using innovative technologies within global financial markets.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics or related field.
• Strong software engineering skills required.
• Experience developing with C++ on Linux is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize the firm's research pipeline and trading strategies.
• Identify and enhance performance through research.
• Build infrastructure for new trading strategies while ensuring accountability.

Skills

Software engineering

C++

Education

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics

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preston, lancashire, United Kingdom

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Our client is a leading AI/ML Asset Management firm headquartered in London, seeking a C++ Quantitative Developer for front office technology to develop strategies and contribute to a globally experienced team. The team integrates innovative technology and trading strategies, utilizing a sophisticated research platform to generate consistent trading alphas. We are looking for a talented and motivated individual to work within a competitive team in the global financial markets.

Your impact:

• Contribute to a high-performing team in developing, optimizing, and evolving the firm's research pipeline and strategy development.
• Identify prospects for optimization and performance enhancements through research to improve trading results.
• Build components and infrastructure to support new trading strategies, including testing and debugging.
• Collaborate with traders and developers to provide project timelines, estimates, and ensure accountability.
• Provide technical and investment analytics support to the trading desk.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Strong software engineering skills and a successful track record across platforms.
• Experience developing with C++ on Linux.