Quantitative Researcher – HFT (Futures & Equities)

Fionics; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Fionics in London is hiring a quant researcher to develop high-frequency signals for futures and equities and to collaborate with traders and developers on turning ideas into live trading.

You will strengthen trading strategies and contribute to the desk's performance in a small, focused team, with a strong track record and clear upside based on desk results.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years as a quant researcher at a prop, HFT or market-making firm.
• A track record of research that has made it into live trading.
• Strong maths or stats background, plus good Python and/or C++.

Responsibilities

• Research and build high-frequency signals and strategies in futures and equities.
• Work with the traders and developers on your desk to take ideas into live trading.
• Improve and extend the desk's existing strategies.

Skills

Mathematics

Statistics

Python

C++

Quantitative research

Tools

Python

C++

Job description

We're hiring for one of the most established HFT prop firms in the US, which is growing its London team.

You'd join a small desk trading futures and equities, working closely with an experienced team lead. It's a chance to have a big impact at a firm with a long record of success.

What you'll do

• Research and build high-frequency signals and strategies in futures and equities
• Work with the traders and developers on your desk to take ideas into live trading
• Improve and extend the desk's existing strategies

What they're looking for

• 3–7 years as a quant researcher at a prop, HFT or market-making firm
• A track record of research that has made it into live trading
• Strong maths or stats background, plus good Python and/or C++
• Based in London or willing to relocate

Why it's worth a look

• A small team where your work directly drives results
• The backing and stability of a proven firm, with the feel of a small desk
• Strong base and a bonus tied to desk performance