Senior Python Quant Developer — Hybrid in London

Naija UK Connect Limited

Greater London

Hybrid

GBP 65,000 - 70,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Oxford Knight in London is seeking a Senior Python Quant Developer to join a premier investment firm. You will be part of a trading pod building components for live trading and simulation environments, spanning equities, futures and FX. The role demands a PhD/masters in CS or quantitative field, 5+ years in high-performance software for quantitative trading, and strong Python with NumPy/Pandas.

UK right-to-work is required; visa sponsorship is not advertised. Hybrid work is offered.

Qualifications

Master's or PhD in Computer Science or a related quantitative discipline.
A minimum of 5 years of experience in designing and developing software for quantitative trading or similar high-performance environments.
Proficiency in Python, with experience in numerical libraries and performance optimization.
Strong understanding of systematic trading strategies and financial markets.
Experience with large-scale data processing and analysis.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
Applicants must possess the existing right-to-work in the UK, as this role does not explicitly advertise visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Design and build components for live trading systems.
Develop simulation environments for testing strategies.
Contribute to the firm's trading performance and technological innovation in a quantitative setting.