VP Quantitative Developer - Java

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment bank in London is seeking a Quantitative Developer for its front-office trading team. This role focuses on building scalable frameworks for trading strategies and requires significant expertise in Java and trading technologies. Join a fast-paced environment and collaborate with top professionals in finance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in front-office trading tech.
• Strong experience in Java for low-latency implementation.
• Experience in electronic cash equities and algo trading.

Responsibilities

• Build scalable frameworks for smart order routing and execution strategies.
• Design and implement equities trading algorithms.
• Collaborate with traders, quants, and engineers.

Skills

Java

low-latency systems

electronic cash equities

algorithmic trading

Education

Degree in CS

Degree in Financial Engineering

Tools

kdb+/q

C++

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

Job Description:

Quant Developer – Front Office | Top Investment Bank | London

We’re hiring a Quantitative Developer to join a leading investment bank’s front-office trading team in London.

What You’ll Do:

• Build scalable frameworks for smart order routing & execution strategies
• Design & implement equities trading algorithms
• Collaborate with traders, quants, and engineers
• Work in a low-latency, high-performance environment

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years in front-office trading tech
• Strong Java (low-latency systems); kdb+/q or C++ a plus
• Experience with electronic cash equities / algo trading
• Degree in CS, Financial Engineering, or similar

Location: London

Process: Streamlined 5-stage interview