Senior Python Quant Developer, London - Oxford Knight - UK-Based Only

Naija UK Connect Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Job summary

Oxford Knight in London is seeking a Senior Python Quant Developer to build components for live trading and simulation, supporting a high-performance trading pod across liquid assets.

The role requires a Master or PhD in CS or a quantitative field, 5+ years designing complex systems, and strong Python with a focus on quantitative finance. This hybrid London-based position requires existing right-to-work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science or a quantitative discipline.
• 5+ years designing and implementing complex systems.
• Proven expertise in Python in a quantitative finance context.
• Experience building components for live trading and simulation.
• Hybrid London-based role with right-to-work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Develop sophisticated components for live trading and simulation environments.
• Support a dynamic trading pod and contribute to strategies across multiple liquid asset classes (equities, futures, FX).
• Apply quantitative and programming skills to cutting-edge, computer-driven trading methodologies.

Skills

Python

Quantitative finance

Systematic trading

Live trading & simulation

Education

Master's or PhD in Computer Science or quantitative field

Job description

Senior Python Quant Developer, London - Oxford Knight - UK-Based Only

Company

Company Oxford Knight

Location

Location London, UK

Type

Type full_time

Sponsorship

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UK-based applicants — this role does not advertise visa sponsorship. Right-to-work in the UK is preferred. Foreigners may still enquire with the employer.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Python Quant Developer at Oxford Knight in London, focusing on systematic trading strategies. The role is ideal for experienced Python developers with a quantitative background already based in the UK and possessing existing right-to-work, as visa sponsorship is not advertised. The position offers a competitive salary of £66,504.59 and the chance to join one of the world's premier investment firms.

Job Description

In this Senior Python Quant Developer role, you will be instrumental in developing sophisticated components for both live trading and simulation environments. Your work will directly support a dynamic trading pod, contributing to strategies across multiple liquid asset classes, including equities, futures, and foreign exchange.

You will engage with cutting-edge, computer-driven trading methodologies, pushing the boundaries of systematic investment. This hybrid role in London offers a unique chance to apply your quantitative and programming skills in a high-impact financial setting.

Requirements

• A Master's or PhD in Computer Science or another quantitative discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in designing and implementing complex systems.
• Proven expertise in Python programming, particularly in a quantitative finance context.
• Strong understanding of systematic trading strategies and financial markets.
• Experience building components for live trading and simulation.
• Applicants must have existing right-to-work in the UK.
• Opportunity to join a premier global investment firm.
• Work on cutting-edge systematic, computer-driven trading strategies.
• Competitive and market-leading salary package.
• Hybrid working model based in London.
• Exposure to multiple liquid asset classes.
• Collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment.