Quantitative Trading Analyst

DRW; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Quantitative Trading Analyst in London to explore trading strategies and enhance analytical tools. Candidates will work within a diverse team and gain exposure to various asset classes while applying their strong mathematical and analytical skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Graduating between December 2025 and August 2026.
• Advanced quantitative and analytical skills with a deep curiosity of analyzing large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and quantitatively analyze trade data.
• Assist in the development of analytical tools.
• Communicate relevant market events and system behavior clearly.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Data analysis

Programming in Python

Programming in C++

Education

Bachelor’s, Master's, or PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, or Computer Science

Job description

Our formula for success is to hire exceptional people, encourage their ideas and reward their results.

As aQuantitative Trading Analyst, you will have an opportunity to combine the disciplines of risk management, research and technology to create optimal trading and investment strategies within the regulatory framework. You will work closely with experienced traders, software engineers and quantitative researchers. You will gain exposure to multiple asset classes through hands on trading experience and data analysis. Individual discovery and collaboration with fellow team members are encouraged to develop your understanding of market behavior.

How you will make an impact…

• Investigate the potential application of existing strategies to new products
• Quantitatively analyze trade data and perform post-trade analysis of strategies
• Assist in the development of analytical tools
• Communicate relevant news, market events, and system behavior to team members in a clear and concise manner
• Be willing to challenge consensus on existing methodologies and trading strategies to contribute to the advancement of the team

What you bring to the team…

• A bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD in mathematics, statistics, physics, engineering, computer science or related field graduating between December 2025and August 2026
• Advanced quantitative, analytical and problem solving skills and the ability to deploy those skills during time-sensitive situations
• A deep curiosity of analyzing large data sets using your knowledge of probability and statistics
• Familiarity programming in Python, C++, C or similar languages
• Are adaptive, self-motivated, enjoy challenges and significant responsibility, and thrive in fast-paced, competitive environments
• Can advocate for your perspectives on trading strategies and risk in a concise manner to the team
• The ability to communicate effectively and work well in teams

DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world. We value autonomy and the ability to quickly pivot to capture opportunities, so we operate using our own capital and trading at our own risk.

Headquartered in Chicago with offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, we trade a variety of asset classes including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities and Energy across all major global markets. We have also leveraged our expertise and technology to expand into three non-traditional strategies: real estate, venture capital and cryptoassets.

We operate with respect, curiosity and open minds. The people who thrive here share our belief that it’snot just what we do that matters–it's how we do it. DRW is a place of high expectations, integrity, innovation and a willingness to challenge consensus.

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