Quantitative Trader – HFT Futures

JR United Kingdom; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trading firm in south west London is seeking a Quantitative Trader specializing in High-Frequency Trading (HFT) for Futures. This role offers an exciting opportunity to leverage advanced technology while implementing and managing profitable trading strategies. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in trading along with programming skills in C++ or Python and a relevant degree.

Qualifications

• Experience at a proprietary trading firm, bank, or hedge fund.
• Proficiency in languages such as C++ or Python.
• Excellent track record in trading.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to implement profitable trading strategies.
• Manage risk to optimize profits.
• Design and develop systematic trading strategies.

Skills

Risk Management

Communications

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Economics

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south west london, 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