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C++ Developer - Investment Tools and Signals

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C++ Developer - Investment Tools and Signals

Newton Colmore is looking for an experienced C++ developer with a strong interest in finance and technology to join a newly established investment team, developing cutting edge tools and algorithms.

You will be working closely with quantitative researchers, and traders and fellow developers to create software that drives the company's investment strategies and delivers alpha across a broad spectrum of markets and instruments.

This is a key hire for this team and your key responsibilities will include the development and maintenance of C++ applications for alpha signal generation and equity research, mixed in with building new tools for advanced data processing and multithreaded statistical analysis.

You will also have the opportunity to help shape the future of this team as it grows.

In terms of what the client is ideally looking for, they are searching for strong C++ expertise, coupled with industry knowledge and a naturally curious mindset. The Ideal industry experience would be from a hedge fund, proprietary trading firm or from a more general fintech background.

The team like to hire people who are coachable and the ideal experience level for this role is 2-to-4 years. There is a degree of flexibility on this for the right candidate.

The company can offer tailored compensation packages, which includes bonuses and a series of other benefits and provide the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.

Your application will be confidential, and your details will only be shared with our client after our initial call and only with your expressed permission, if you feel you are a strong fit.

Newton Colmore is a specialist recruitment consultancy, and we search for and introduce world-class engineers, scientists, and developers to impactful companies, globally.

Get in touch if you would like to know more

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