Quantitative Developer - Trading Technology

Quantitative Developer

Our client is a small but highly successful quantitative driven hedge fund. The business deploys systematic, computer-driven trading strategies across multiple liquid asset classes, including Equities, Futures & Foreign Exchange.

As a valued member of this tight knit, high profile group within the firm you will work hand in hand with Quantitative Researchers to turn moon-shot ideas into profitable trading algorithms – working directly on signal research and alpha generation.

Job Description

• Developing bespoke software solutions to design custom research infrastructure that is centralised amongst the group, including alpha estimation, risk modelling, and back testing components
• Design, develop, and deploy structured software solutions for data analytics, alpha & signal generation, and the overall research framework for the team
• Maintaining and updating the platform, ensuring its stability, robustness, and security
• Developing robust data checking and storage procedures
• Building components for both live trading and simulation

Desirable Candidates

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science or other quantitative discipline from a renowned higher education institution
• 3+ years’ core engineering experience at a major Tech Company/competing Hedge Fund or Trading Firm/Investment Bank or FinTech.
• Proficiency in Python is preferred, but experience with C++ is also acceptable
• Ability to work closely with business stakeholders