Trade Support Engineer - Quant Hedge Fund

Capital Markets Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment firm is seeking a skilled Trade Application Support Engineer to work with a leading Quantitative Hedge fund in the UK. This full-time, mid-senior level role involves collaborating with Portfolio Managers and ensuring operational accuracy throughout the trade lifecycle. Candidates should possess a relevant Bachelor’s degree and hands-on experience with Python and Linux. The position offers a hybrid approach and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of experience in a Trade Support Engineering / Trade Operations role.
• Strong hands-on skills with tools and technologies such as Python, Bash, and Linux.
• Experience working with the FIX protocol is a benefit.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Portfolio managers, investment teams and operations personnel.
• Engage in end-to-end oversight of trading lifecycle.

Skills

Trade Support Engineering

Python

Linux

Bash

DevOps

FIX protocol

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university

Tools

Jenkins

Ansible

Git

Bitbucket

Dockers

Job description

Hedge Fund Executive Search | Capital Markets Principal Recruitment Consultant | NYC, LDN & DUB

Our client, a major Quantitative Hedge fund, is looking to hire a skilled Trade Application Support Engineer / Trade Ops Engineer to work alongside systematic Portfolio Managers and Traders and support pre and post-trade lifecycles.

This role gives you the opportunity to join one of the world's most successful trading firms, collaborate with an exceptionally talented team operating in a hybrid approach, and earn market-leading compensation packages.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Work closely with Portfolio managers, investment teams and operations personnel to ensure seamless communication across trade-related workflows.
• Engage in end-to-end oversight of trading lifecycle, ensuring operational accuracy from order initiation through to final settlement.
• Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university.
• 1- 5 years of experience in a Trade Support Engineering / Trade Operations role.
• Strong hands‑on skills with tools and technologies such as Python, Bash and Linux.
• Experience working with the FIX protocol is a benefit.
• DevOps experience, including Jenkins, Ansible, Git, Bitbucket, and Dockers, is advantageous.

To discuss the role in confidence, please reach out to Rhys at [e-mail].

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance and Information Technology

Industries

Financial Services, Investment Management, and IT Services and IT Consulting