Senior Quantitative Lead - Trading Algorithms.

Millennium Management; London; On-site; GBP 119,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Senior Quantitative Lead in London to develop trading algorithms and optimize execution strategies. Candidates should possess over 10 years of experience in finance, strong skills in C++ or Java, and a deep understanding of market microstructure. The position offers an estimated salary range of $160,000 to $250,000 plus bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years relevant experience in trading and finance.
• Hands-on development experience in event-driven, real-time trading.
• Strong programming skills in C++ or Java.

Responsibilities

• Develop custom trading algorithms for targeted execution outcomes.
• Build simulators using market data and trade history.
• Collaborate with research analysts to refine models.

Skills

Market microstructure expertise

C++ development experience

Real-time trading proficiency

Leadership and mentoring

Quantitative analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in relevant fields

Tools

C++

Java

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Location: London, United Kingdom

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Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

The Central Liquidity Strategies (CLS) business manages portfolios and products to optimize trading and execution by providing internal liquidity solutions for portfolio managers on both a risk and agency basis.

We seek a highly driven, results-oriented Senior Quantitative Developer with a strong background in building trading algorithms and a deep understanding of market microstructure and execution strategies to develop a new internal algorithmic trading platform. This role requires technical expertise, industry knowledge, and leadership skills to develop and optimize trading algorithms aligned with trading objectives.

Principal Responsibilities

• Algorithm Development: Develop custom trading algorithms for targeted execution outcomes, creating a framework that uses internal signals and supports broader team use, independently or collaboratively.
• Simulation: Build simulators using market data and trade history to evaluate algorithm efficacy.
• Collaboration with Quant Analysts: Partner with research analysts to productionize market microstructure and short-term signal models.
• Performance Evaluation: Develop reports with benchmarks to assess algorithm performance.
• Monitoring Tools: Create intraday and post-trade monitoring tools for algorithm performance troubleshooting.

Qualifications/Skills Required

• 10+ years relevant experience in trading and finance.
• Expertise in market microstructure of cash equities; knowledge of liquid futures is a bonus.
• Hands-on development experience in event-driven, real-time trading, proficiency in C++ preferred; Java skills with performance optimization acceptable.
• Experience with trade and market data coding.
• Leadership experience as a development lead, mentoring junior developers.
• Bachelor's or Master's in CS, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Biochemistry, applied math, or statistics.
• Strong programming skills in C++ or Java, focus on real-time trading processes.
• Excellent quantitative, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proven problem-solving abilities under high pressure.
• Team-oriented with collaborative skills.

The estimated base salary range is $160,000 to $250,000, plus discretionary bonuses and benefits. Final compensation depends on experience and qualifications.