Quantitative Developer (HFT - New Desk - Not Tower) (London)

Fionics; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial firm in London seeks a Quantitative Developer to join a new HFT team. You will play a crucial role in launching and ensuring the profitability of this new desk. The ideal candidate is experienced in quantitative roles, proficient in Python (C++ is a plus), and ready to face multifaceted challenges. This position offers significant financial upside and an opportunity to build the team from scratch in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Mentorship from industry veterans

High earning potential

Opportunity to build HFT team

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in quantitative/developer role or internships.
• Strong programming skills, especially in Python and ideally C++.
• Ability to tackle complex problems quickly.
• Courageous in facing challenges and ready for innovation.

Responsibilities

• Get new HFT team live and profitable.
• Take on multiple roles to ensure team success.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Python programming

C++ programming

Job description

Quantitative Developer (New HFT Desk)

Location: London

Company Overview: Tier 1 HFT (not Tower) running a high upside pod model for new desks.

Job Summary: Join a 1-4 person team as the Quant Dev to get new HFT strategies off the ground and frankly do whatever is necessary to make the team successful. You will wear multiple hats. It will not be perfect. You will learn a TON, and there's a lot of financial upside for you.

Responsibilities:

• Get new HFT team live and profitable
• You're THE Quant Dev - do whatever needs to get done to be successful

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in quantitative/developer role or internships
• Strong programming skills - Python, and ideally C++
• Understand how to hack your way through multi-faceted problems quickly
• Courageous in the face of challenges, and ready for constant innovation

What We Offer:

• Mentorship from industry veterans with billions in Pnl under their belt
• High upside opportunity - if your team succeeds, you will earn significantly more than a typical tier 1 Quant Dev role
• Opportunity to build HFT team from scratch
• Collaborative culture

Get in touch if you're looking for a challenge!