Senior Quant Researcher – HFT (London/NY)

Barclay Simpson; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global trading firm is seeking a Senior Quantitative Researcher to develop and optimize high-frequency trading strategies in London. The successful candidate will have a strong academic background in quantitative disciplines and proven quantitative modeling experience. This role offers competitive compensation, performance-based bonuses, and full relocation support. Join a high-performance team and work on cutting-edge strategies in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Performance-based bonuses

Industry-leading benefits

Full relocation support

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD preferred in a quantitative discipline from a top-tier university.
• Proven experience in developing successful quantitative models, ideally in HFT.
• Strong proficiency in Python or C++ with high-performance computing focus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize high-frequency trading strategies.
• Conduct research to uncover market inefficiencies.
• Collaborate with engineering teams for low-latency trading systems.
• Use machine learning for signal performance enhancement.
• Mentor junior researchers and promote collaboration.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Quantitative modeling

Python

C++

Education

Degree in Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science

Tools

Numerical and statistical tools

Job description

A leading global trading firm is seeking a Senior Quantitative Researcher to develop and optimize high-frequency trading strategies in London. The successful candidate will have a strong academic background in quantitative disciplines and proven quantitative modeling experience. This role offers competitive compensation, performance-based bonuses, and full relocation support. Join a high-performance team and work on cutting-edge strategies in a collaborative environment.