Quantitative Trader – HFT Futures

JR United Kingdom; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trading firm in Basingstoke is seeking a Quantitative Trader specializing in High-Frequency Trading for Futures. The role involves leveraging advanced technology and pricing models, collaborating with experts, and managing risk to optimize profits. Candidates should have relevant experience, strong programming skills, and a degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• Experience at a proprietary trading firm, bank, or hedge fund.
• HFT and Futures background with proven ability in back testing.
• Excellent track record and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with analysts to implement profitable strategies.
• Manage risk effectively to optimize profits.
• Design and manage profitable systematic trading strategies.

Skills

Risk Management

C++

Python

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

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06.06.2025

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Quantitative Trader – High-Frequency Trading - Futures

A leading trading firm is seeking a High Frequency Futures Trader to join their hugely successful desk. You will have the opportunity to leverage advanced technology and pricing models to maximize profit.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with expert analysts and researchers to implement profitable strategies
• Successfully manage risk to optimise profits
• Ensure strategies produce excellent return on capital
• Designing, developing and managing profitable systematic trading strategies in Futures (Sharpe 2+)

Qualifications

• Experience at a proprietary trading firm, bank, or hedge fund
• Previous experience working with languages such as C++ or Python
• Demonstrate excellent track record
• HFT and Futures background
• Proven experience in back testing, and developing strategies
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Bachelor’s degree required in related field, such as computer science, or economics

If you are looking to join a leading Trading Firm whilst leveraging advanced technology, then this is the role for you. For more information, please apply