Quantitative Trader – HFT Futures

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

Job summary

A leading trading firm in Worcester seeks a Quantitative Trader to join their High-Frequency Trading desk. The role involves leveraging technology to develop systematic strategies in Futures, collaborating with analysts, and optimising trading performance. Ideal candidates will have experience in trading firms and proficiency in programming, ensuring an opportunity to excel in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience at a proprietary trading firm, bank, or hedge fund.
• Previous experience with languages such as C++ or Python.
• HFT and Futures background with proven strategy development.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with analysts to implement profitable strategies.
• Successfully manage risk to maximise profits.
• Design and manage profitable trading strategies in Futures.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Risk Management

Strategy Development

Backtesting

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

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Posted:

06.06.2025

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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