Quantitative Researcher – HFT (Futures & Equities)

Fionics; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 120 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Small team

Proven backing

Performance bonus

Résumé du poste

Fionics in London is hiring for a quant researcher to join a small desk trading futures and equities. You will work closely with an experienced team lead to develop high-frequency signals and live trading ideas that move the desk forward.

With 3–7 years in a prop/HFT environment and a strong maths or stats background, plus Python and/or C++, you will turn research into live strategies. London-based or willing to relocate, you will have the backing of a proven firm and a performance-based bonus.

Qualifications

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

Responsabilités

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

Connaissances

Maths background

Python

C++

Outils

Git

Description du poste

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