VP, Quantitative Developer

Morgan McKinley; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Coaching & counselling

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is assisting a global digital assets leader in London to recruit a VP-level Quantitative Developer for a Crypto trading desk. This on-site/hybrid role focuses on designing, implementing, and optimizing high-performance market-making and quantitative strategies.

You will collaborate with traders, quants, and engineers to push the frontier of automated trading, data analytics, and AI-enabled tooling in a dynamic institutional environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in algorithmic trading environments.
• Experience on FX or Cryptocurrency trading desks.
• Strong knowledge of tick data analytics and real-time market data processing.
• Hands-on DeFi execution on SOL/ETH platforms.
• Familiarity with cloud-based market access or hybrid deployment models.

Responsibilities

• Algorithm development for crypto market-making and quantitative trading.
• System optimization for speed, reliability, and scalability in live trading.
• Translate complex trading strategies into efficient code with traders and quants.
• Integrate new data sources and ensure data integrity for models.
• Leverage AI tools to boost productivity and output quality.

Skills

Java

High-frequency trading

Low-latency systems

Real-time market data

AI tools adoption

Tools

AWS

GCP

Job description

VP, Quantitative Developer – Institutional Digital Assets

Location: London (On-site/Hybrid) Position Type: Full-time

About the Company

We are partnering with a global leader in digital assets and infrastructure, dedicated to delivering solutions that accelerate progress across both finance and artificial intelligence. Operating at the intersection of traditional finance and cutting-edge technology, this institutional platform spans trading, investment banking, asset management, and tokenization technology. They are seeking individuals who thrive in a high-performance culture of builders and embrace transparent feedback and independent decision-making.

The Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled VP-level Quantitative Developer to join their active Crypto trading desk. In this high-impact position, you will collaborate closely with traders, quants, and fellow engineers to design, implement, and optimize sophisticated market-making and quantitative trading strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Algorithm Development: Develop, implement, and maintain high-performance trading algorithms and models specifically tailored for Crypto markets.
• System Optimization: Optimize existing trading systems for maximum speed, reliability, and scalability while ensuring minimal downtime on live trading systems.
• Strategy Execution: Collaborate with quantitative analysts and traders to fully understand complex trading strategies and translate them into highly efficient code.
• Data Integration: Integrate new data sources and guarantee data integrity for accurate model inputs.
• AI Adoption: Actively champion and leverage modern AI tools (including generative AI, data copilots, and automation platforms) to dramatically improve day-to-day productivity and output quality.

What We Are Looking For

• Core Engineering: Proven experience working in algorithmic trading environments with exceptionally strong programming skills in Java.
• Trading Systems: Deep experience building and maintaining high-frequency / low-latency trading systems.
• Domain Expertise: Prior experience working directly on an FX or Cryptocurrency trading desk.
• Market Data: Advanced knowledge of tick data analytics and real-time market data processing.
• DeFi Execution: Proven hands-on experience integrating and executing trading strategies on top-tier DeFi platforms (specifically SOL / ETH).
• Infrastructure: Familiarity with cloud-based market access or hybrid deployment models.

Bonus Points:

• Direct experience with Market Making or Market Making as a Service (MMaaS).
• Familiarity with cloud-based infrastructure (AWS, GCP) and modern DevOps processes.
• Exposure to heavily regulated or compliance-driven trading environments.

What Is On Offer

• A highly competitive base salary paired with a discretionary bonus.
• Comprehensive company-paid health and protective benefits for employees and eligible dependents.
• Access to free virtual coaching and professional counselling sessions.
• The opportunity to work alongside smart, entrepreneurial colleagues in a highly aligned, loosely coupled environment.