Quantitative Trader

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is on the lookout for an experienced Quantitative Trader to join their dynamic trading team in London. This role offers the chance to engage in systematic trading while applying advanced mathematics and programming skills in real-time market scenarios. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, contributing to the development and execution of cutting-edge trading strategies across global markets. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about trading, this opportunity could be your next big step in a fast-paced industry.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in proprietary trading or investment firms.
• Strong programming skills in Python and VBA.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative research to refine strategies and develop trading approaches.
• Automate trading operations to enhance scalability and efficiency.

Skills

Quantitative Research

Systematic Trading

Programming in Python

VBA Programming

Collaboration Skills

Job description

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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.