Quantitative Developer - Trading Strategies

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Hedge Fund based in London seeks a Quantitative Developer for their trading technologies team. This role involves enhancing the research framework and developing trading strategies to optimize execution performance and reduce costs, requiring expertise in C++ and Python. Join this elite fund for significant growth potential in the global financial markets.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in quantitative development within a hedge fund or investment bank.
• Familiarity with financial markets and trading concepts.
• Strong experience with C++ and Python.
• Experience working with large datasets and databases.

Responsibilities

• Implement trading strategies and improve execution performance across various asset classes.
• Develop statistical models and algorithms.
• Collaborate with traders and quantitative researchers to identify areas for improvement.
• Provide quantitative development expertise and support to traders and portfolio managers.

Skills

Quantitative Development

C++

Python

Statistical Modeling

Data Analysis

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Posted:

06.06.2025

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21.07.2025

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Job Description:

A leading Hedge Fund based in London is seeking a Quantitative Developer to join their trading technologies team. The firm's team integrates innovative technology and trading strategies, utilizing a sophisticated research platform and development environment to generate consistent trading alphas. An extremely talented and motivated individual is sought to collaborate with a team competitive in the global financial markets.

As a Quantitative Developer, you will play a crucial role in enhancing their research framework and developing trading strategies across all assets, enabling traders to optimize execution performance and minimize costs. You will work closely with traders, PMS, and stakeholders in the quantitative research team to develop sophisticated tools and analytics that provide actionable insights to improve PnL.

Responsibilities:

• Implement trading strategies and improve execution performance across various asset classes.
• Develop statistical models and algorithms.
• Collaborate with traders and quantitative researchers to identify areas for improvement.
• Provide quantitative development expertise and support to traders and portfolio managers on front office technology matters.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in quantitative development within a hedge fund or investment bank.
• Familiarity with financial markets and trading concepts.
• Strong experience with C++ and Python.
• Experience working with large datasets and databases.

Please apply now for an excellent opportunity with an elite fund that offers significant growth potential.