Quantitative Developer - Trading Strategies

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

Job summary

A leading Hedge Fund in London is seeking a Quantitative Developer for its trading technologies team. The role involves enhancing the research framework and developing trading strategies to optimize performance and minimize costs. Candidates should excel in C++ and Python, with proven quantitative development experience in a fast-paced financial environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Implement trading strategies and execution performance across various asset classes.
• 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 Models

Data Analysis

Education

Relevant degree in Finance, Mathematics, or Computer Science

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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 realize consistent trading alphas. An extremely talented and motivated individual is sought after 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 collaborate closely with traders, PMS, and stakeholders in the quantitative research team to develop sophisticated tools and analytics that provide actionable insights into improving PnL.

Responsibilities:

• Implement trading strategies and execution performance across various asset classes.
• Implement 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 all 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 working with C++ and Python.
• Experience working with large datasets and databases.

Please apply now for an excellent opportunity with an elite fund that has huge growth opportunities.