Quantitative Developer – London

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking quant firm that blends the dynamic spirit of a start-up with the reliability of an established player. This role offers an exciting opportunity within their centralized trading team, where your quantitative problem-solving skills will be vital in developing market prediction models. As a platform engineer, you'll lead and architect solutions that enhance the firm's quantitative infrastructure. If you're an experienced developer ready to make a significant impact and thrive under pressure, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Flexible WFH arrangements

Opportunities for growth

Career progression support

Qualifications

• 3–8 years of development experience, preferably in financial markets.
• Strong skills in C++ and Python for quantitative infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and design data mining and machine learning algorithms.
• Develop scalable quantitative research frameworks using Python and C++.

Skills

C++

Python

Data Mining

Machine Learning

Quantitative Problem-Solving

Education

Master’s in Mathematics

PhD in Statistics

Job description

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Join a leading quant firm that combines the lively, positive spirit of a start-up with the stability of an established player. This firm offers a fantastic opportunity within their centralized trading team, where you will leverage your quantitative problem-solving skills and advanced statistical techniques to develop and enhance market prediction models.

The ideal candidate is a platform engineer experienced in building and improving quantitative infrastructure.

This role is perfect for an experienced developer eager to utilize their skills to lead, architect, and create a platform that will serve as a critical tool for the team now and in the future.

Technology is a key driver of their ongoing success. The successful quantitative developer will be a self-starter, thrive under pressure, and excel when given ownership of projects and responsibilities. Typical projects include:

• Investigating and designing data mining and machine learning algorithms
• Researching models and forecasting future price movements
• Developing and improving scalable quantitative research frameworks using Python and C++
• Advising the business by providing innovative solutions

Requirements

• 3–8 years of solid development experience (experience in financial markets is a plus)
• Strong skills in C++ and Python
• Experience in building and improving quantitative infrastructure is preferred
• Master’s or PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research, or related fields

Note: Please do not apply if you are a recent graduate.

The firm offers:

• Competitive base salary and bonus
• Flexible WFH arrangements
• Opportunities for growth and making an impact
• Recognition and career progression support