Quantitative Developer (Trading Desk-Aligned) – Systematic Hedge Fund - Excellent Compensation + Benefits

Mondrian Alpha; Greater London; On-site; GBP 340,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare package

Fully subsidised qualifications

Breakfast & lunch provided

Job summary

Mondrian Alpha in London seeks an experienced Quantitative Developer to sit on a desk with a Portfolio Manager, building and enhancing trading and research infrastructure to support the investment strategy. You will work closely with quantitative researchers to develop and implement algorithms and help with strategy optimisation.

The role requires strong Python, 5+ years on-desk experience designing live trading systems, and familiarity with execution/OMS connections, SQL, and large datasets.

Qualifications

• Strong Python expertise and 5+ years on-desk experience building live trading infrastructure.
• Experience connecting to execution/order management systems.
• Proficiency with SQL, database design, and handling large datasets.
• Ability to work independently and in a small team while upholding high ethical standards.
• Master’s in computer science or software engineering.

Responsibilities

• Sit on the trading desk and work with a new portfolio manager to build and enhance trading/research infrastructure.
• Collaborate with quantitative researchers to develop and implement algorithms and optimise strategies.
• Interact with Traders and Senior Management as part of a high-performance investment team.

Skills

Python

Trading infrastructure

Execution systems

SQL

Large datasets

Ownership

Ethics

Education

Master’s in CS/SE

Job description

My client, a Leading US Systematic Hedge Fund, are seeking an experienced Quantitative Developer to sit on desk work directly for Portfolio Manager within their London office.

In this role you will sit on desk and work closely with a new portfolio manager to help him build out his trading and research infrastructure to support their investment strategy. In particular, you will be working closely with quantitative researchers to develop and implement algorithms and help with strategy optimisation.

You will be joining a highly successful portfolio manager, imbedded within a highly successful investment team, and will have continuous exposure to and interaction with Traders and Senior Management.

Requirements:

• Strong programming skills in Python
• 5+ years of experience on desk experience designing and developing live trading infrastructure at a financial institution
• Experience handling connections to execution/order management systems
• Experience with SQL, database design, and large datasets
• Willing to take ownership of his/her work, working both independently and within a small team
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards
• Master’s in computer science or software engineering

A successful candidate must come from financial services and have an in-depth and excellent understanding of Python

My client anticipates to pay a strong performer upwards of £400k year 1 total compensation package. As well as a market-leading compensation package, they offer exceptional benefits including a top-tier healthcare package, fully subsidised qualifications plus breakfast and lunch paid for each day.