Quantitative Trader – HFT Futures

JR United Kingdom; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trading firm in Gloucester seeks a Quantitative Trader specializing in High-Frequency Trading (HFT) for Futures. This role offers the opportunity to leverage advanced technology and pricing models, manage risk effectively, and collaborate with experts, ensuring strategies yield excellent returns. Applicants should possess relevant experience and a strong educational background.

Qualifications

• Experience at a proprietary trading firm, bank, or hedge fund.
• Previous experience with C++ or Python.
• Demonstrate excellent track record in trading.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with analysts to implement profitable strategies.
• Manage risk to optimise profits.
• Develop and manage systematic trading strategies.

Skills

Risk Management

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Economics

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gloucester, United Kingdom

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

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