Quantitative Developer (Systematic Trading)

Tempest Vane Partners; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Tempest Vane Partners, London-based hedge fund, seeks an experienced Quantitative Developer to join the Commodities desk. You will build tooling, infrastructure and implement models as the desk expands into new areas of Commodities.

Must have 5+ years in Python development within systematic trading and be comfortable working independently on back-end software for front-office users. Strong communication with stakeholders is essential.

Qualifications

• 2.1 degree or higher in Computer Science or similar field.
• 5+ years of Python development in the systematic trading space.
• Hands on experience building and deploying data pipelines.
• Experience using modern infrastructure platforms such as CI/CD, Kafka, Airflow, Kubernetes and Cloud Technologies.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Build tooling, infrastructure and models for the Commodities desk.
• Collaborate with Portfolio Managers and Quant Researchers.
• Work independently to deliver front-office software for traders.

Skills

Python

Systematic trading

Data pipelines

CI/CD

Kafka

Airflow

Kubernetes

Cloud technologies

Education

2.1 degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Kafka

Airflow

Kubernetes

AWS / Cloud platforms

Job description

A London based hedge fund have recently opened up a new role on their systematic Commodities desk for an experienced Quantitative Developer with strong Python development skills to join. Working in a small team of Portfolio Managers and Quant Researchers, you will be responsible for building tooling, infrastructure and implementing models for the desk as they venture into new areas of Commodities.

This is a desk aligned role and requires a strong developer with extensive Python coding experience as well as an in depth knowledge of systematic trading gained from working at a hedge fund, trading firm or investment bank. Experience working in Commodities trading is desirable but not required.

As the sole developer on the desk, the successful candidate must have strong communication and stakeholder management skills and be comfortable working independently building software for front office users.

Key Requirements

• 2.1 degree or higher in Computer Science or similar field from a leading university
• 5+ years of Python Development experience in the systematic trading space (Commodities experience is desirable)
• Hands on experience building and deploying data pipelines
• Experience using modern infrastructure platforms such as CI/CD, Kafka, Airflow, Kubernetes and Cloud Technologies
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

This is a chance to join a growing Commodities trading desk as the sole developer in a brand new role for the team. The work you will be doing will have a lot of impact from day one and as such, you will be rewarded exceptionally well in terms of growth and compensation as the team expands.

*Please note, this is a fully office based role in the Central London office*