Quantitative Trader

AAA Global; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in London is seeking an experienced Quantitative Trader to join their trading team. You will focus on conducting quantitative research, optimizing workflows, and overseeing trading activity across global markets. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in a trading firm, strong Python and VBA programming skills, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a proprietary trading or investment firm.
• Experience with dual-listed securities, ADRs/GDRs, US ETFs, or US equities is a plus.
• Strong programming skills in Python and VBA are essential.
• Experience working in small, agile teams with proven collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative research to refine current strategies and develop innovative trading approaches.
• Optimize research workflows and automation systems to speed up strategy implementation.
• Automate and streamline trading operations to enhance scalability and efficiency.
• Oversee daily trading activity across the EMEA and US markets to ensure smooth execution.
• Support US market coverage as part of a shared trading shift rotation with the team.

Skills

Quantitative research

Programming in Python

Programming in VBA

Collaboration skills

Job description

Analyst - Quant Fund Management at AAA Global

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Quantitative Trader to join a fast-growing, high-performing trading team based in London. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in systematic trading and a passion for applying advanced mathematics, programming, and research in live markets.

You'll be part of a collaborative and driven team that builds and executes systematic trading strategies across global markets. The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative research to refine current strategies and develop innovative trading approaches.
• Optimize research workflows and automation systems to speed up strategy implementation.
• Automate and streamline trading operations to enhance scalability and efficiency.
• Oversee daily trading activity across the EMEA and US markets to ensure smooth execution.
• Support US market coverage as part of a shared trading shift rotation with the team

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in a proprietary trading or investment firm.
• Bonus: Experience with dual-listed securities, ADRs/GDRs, US ETFs or US equities.
• Strong programming skills in Python and VBA.
• Experience in small, agile teams with strong collaboration skills.

Location: London, United Kingdom

Experience Required: 3+ Years

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other