Quantitative Researcher- Senior

Robert Walters; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international trading group in London is looking for a Quantitative Developer/Researcher to join their high-frequency trading initiative focusing on digital assets. The role involves designing and maintaining low-latency trading infrastructures using Rust, collaborating with traders and quantitative researchers, and ensuring optimal trading performance. Ideal candidates have strong Rust and Python skills, experience in quantitative development, and a solid understanding of algorithmic trading. Competitive opportunities await those with expertise in HFT environments.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience building production-quality systems with Rust.
• Previous experience in quantitative development or trading technology.
• Strong commitment to analytical and technical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain low-latency trading infrastructure.
• Collaborate with researchers to implement and refine trading strategies.
• Integrate market data and ensure reliable operation of trading platforms.

Skills

Proficiency in Rust

Programming capability in Python

Familiarity with C++

Understanding of market microstructure

Detail-oriented with technical excellence

Job description

Overview

Our client, a leading international trading group, is looking to hire across Quantitative Development, Research, Structuring & Trading to join an expanding high-frequency trading initiative focused on digital assets. This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in developing advanced trading systems from inception within a collaborative, research-driven environment.

Quantitative Developer/Researcher - Crypto HFT Location: London

This opportunity is to join an expanding high-frequency trading initiative focused on digital assets. This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in developing advanced trading systems from inception within a collaborative, research-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain low-latency, high-performance trading infrastructure with Rust at its core.
• Collaborate with quantitative researchers and traders to implement, test, and refine innovative trading strategies.
• Integrate market data, optimise execution, and ensure reliable operation of live trading platforms.
• Deliver robust tools for research, signal analysis, backtesting, and real-time monitoring across a variety of digital asset venues.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Rust with demonstrable experience building production-quality systems.
• Strong programming capability in Python; familiarity with C++ is an advantage.
• Previous experience in quantitative development, trading technology, or a related domain—ideally within electronic trading or crypto markets.
• Sound knowledge of market microstructure, real-time systems, and the principles of modern algorithmic trading.
• Analytical, independent, and detail-oriented with a commitment to technical excellence and clear communication.

Who We're Seeking

We are keen to speak with experienced quantitative specialists across:

• Quantitative Development (QD)
• Quantitative Research (QR)
• Quantitative Trading (QT)

Those with a proven track record in HFT environments, or deep expertise in ultra-low latency strategies, will be a strong fit. The firm seeks driven individuals who understand the importance of mathematical rigour, coding excellence, and real-time problem solving.

If you meet the above set criteria, please apply or send a copy of your CV to

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