Quantitative Trader – HFT Futures

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

Job summary

A leading trading firm in Stevenage is seeking a Quantitative Trader specializing in High-Frequency Futures to join their successful desk. The role entails leveraging advanced technology and pricing models to maximize profit while managing risk and collaborating with analysts. A successful candidate will have experience in a trading environment and necessary technical skills such as C++ or Python.

Qualifications

• Experience at a trading firm, bank, or hedge fund is needed.
• Proven track record in HFT and Futures required.
• Experience in back testing and strategy development is essential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with analysts to implement profitable strategies.
• Manage risk to optimize profits in trading.
• Design and develop profitable trading strategies in Futures.

Skills

C++

Python

Excellent communication

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Bachelor’s degree in economics

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06.06.2025

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21.07.2025

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Quantitative Trader – High-Frequency Trading - Futures

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

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with analysts and researchers to implement profitable strategies
• Manage risk to optimize profits
• Ensure strategies produce excellent return on capital
• Design, develop, and manage profitable systematic trading strategies in Futures (Sharpe 2+)

Qualifications

• Experience at a trading firm, bank, or hedge fund
• Experience with C++ or Python
• Proven track record
• HFT and Futures background
• Experience in back testing and strategy development
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, economics, or related field

If you are interested in joining a leading trading firm and leveraging advanced technology, please apply for more information.