Quantitative Researcher - Systematic Trading

Alexander Chapman; Greater London; On-site; GBP 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Chapman is seeking a VP/Director-level Quantitative Researcher in London to collaborate with traders and developers on the research and development of models and systematic strategies across rates markets, including interest rate swaps, gilts, and currency swaps.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience in Python, Java, and KDB, and a strong background in quantitative research, rates eTrading, and market making.

Qualifications

• Strong background in quantitative research and data-driven modeling.
• Experience in rates eTrading, systematic trading or market making.
• Hands-on with Python, Java and KDB to develop models and strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test quantitative models for rates markets and derivatives.
• Collaborate with traders and quantitative developers to implement systematic strategies.
• Support market making activities across rates, gilts, and currency swaps.

Skills

Quantitative Research

Rates eTrading

Systematic trading

Market making

Tools

Python

Java

KDB

Job description

VP & Director – Quantitative Researcher – London

I'm working with a leading global investment bank hiring VP and Director-level Quantitative Researchers for its Systematic Market Making business in London.

This is an opportunity to work closely with traders and quantitative developers on the research and development of models and systematic strategies across Rates markets, including interest rate swaps, gilts, and currency swaps.

The team is looking for candidates with a strong background in Quantitative Research, Rates eTrading, systematic trading or market making, along with hands-on experience in Python, Java, and KDB.