Quantitative Developer

Hunter Bond; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 153,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global hedge fund in London is seeking a Python Quantitative Developer to enhance trading platforms and tools. This role requires strong Python skills, understanding of financial concepts, and collaboration with Quants. The developer will improve data systems and drive performance in a competitive, results-driven environment. Outstanding compensation and bonuses are offered for impactful contributions in this elite team.

Benefits

Top-of-market compensation

Strong bonuses

Long-term growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Python in quantitative, trading, or data-intensive environments.
• Solid understanding of financial markets and quantitative concepts.
• Experience working closely with Quants or investment teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance Python-based quantitative research and trading platforms.
• Implement, optimize, and productionize trading signals and models.
• Build robust data pipelines, back-testing frameworks, and analytics tools.
• Improve performance and reliability of front-office systems.

Skills

Python programming

Quantitative analysis

Financial markets knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Job description

🐍 Python Quantitative Developer

📍 Location: London (Hybrid)

💷 Compensation: Up to £180,000 + Bonus + Benefits

🚀 The Opportunity

Join a leading global hedge fund where quantitative research and technology sit at the core of investment strategy. As a Python Quantitative Developer, you’ll work at the intersection of engineering and finance, partnering closely with Portfolio Managers and Quants to build models, tools, and infrastructure that directly drive trading decisions and P&L.

🔧 What You’ll Be Doing

• Developing and enhancing Python-based quantitative research and trading platforms
• Implementing, optimizing, and productionising trading signals and models alongside Quants
• Building robust data pipelines, back-testing frameworks, and analytics tools
• Improving performance, scalability, and reliability of front-office systems used in live trading

✅ What You’ll Bring

• Strong experience with Python in a quantitative, trading, or data-intensive environment
• Solid understanding of financial markets and quantitative concepts (e.g. time series, statistics, risk)
• Experience working closely with Quants or investment teams in a front-office setting
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to translate research into production-ready code

🌟 Why Join

💼 Front-Office Impact: Work side-by-side with PMs and Quants on live strategies

⚡ Real P&L Ownership: Your work directly influences trading performance

🤝 Elite Environment: Small, collaborative, and intellectually demanding team

💰 Outstanding Rewards: Top-of-market compensation, strong bonuses, and long-term growth

If you’re a Python Quant Developer looking for a high-impact front-office role at a world-class hedge fund, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Apply now or contact me directly: [e-mail]