National AI Awards 2025Discover AI's trailblazers! Join us to celebrate innovation and nominate industry leaders.

Nominate & Attend

Head of Quantitative Trading

Jobleads
London
2 weeks ago
Applications closed

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Quantitative Risk Manager

Quantitative Researcher

Head of Procurement and Trading

Analyst, Quantitative Analyst - Risk Analytics Group

Quantitative Developer (Low Latency) EMEA (F/M/D)

Insight Analyst

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

Direct message the job poster from Marks Sattin

My client is a FTSE250 firm seeking a visionary and results-drivenHead of Quantitative Tradingto lead and scale our quantitative trading division. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for developing and executing systematic and electronic trading strategies across global markets. The ideal candidate will combine deep quantitative expertise, a strong software development background, and proven leadership capabilities to drive innovation and performance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Leadership:
  • Define and execute the quantitative and electronic trading strategy in alignment with the firm’s investment objectives.
  • Lead a multidisciplinary team of quantitative researchers, developers, and traders.
  • Oversee the research, development, and deployment of systematic and high-frequency trading strategies.
  • Ensure robust backtesting, risk modeling, and performance attribution.

Electronic Trading & Execution:

  • Lead the design and optimization of electronic execution algorithms and smart order routing systems.
  • Collaborate with infrastructure and trading technology teams to ensure low-latency, high-reliability execution platforms.
  • Bring a hands-on development background to guide architecture decisions and code reviews.
  • Champion best practices in software engineering, including version control, testing, and continuous integration.

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years in quantitative and electronic trading, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
  • Proven track record of building and managing profitable systematic and electronic trading strategies.

Technical & Development Skills:

  • Strong software development background, ideally in C++, Python, or Java.
  • Experience building and maintaining electronic trading systems and low-latency infrastructure.

Education:

  • Advanced degree (PhD or MSc) in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or Financial Engineering.

Seniority level

  • Seniority levelDirector

Employment type

  • Employment typeFull-time

Job function

  • Job functionFinance
  • IndustriesStaffing and Recruiting, Financial Services, and Investment Management

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Marks Sattin by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Head of Trading” roles.

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Greater London, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago

Head of Value Creation - Direct Private Equity

London, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Head of Operations (Futures & Options/ ETD’s) – Investment Bank start-up new business line – Amazing opportunity!Head of European Power Trading Risk & Control

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

London, England, United Kingdom $130,000.00-$175,000.00 3 weeks ago

Head of Business Development - Crypto Trading & MEV Infra

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

London, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago

Specialized eFX AI Trading Quant, Vice President

London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Head of Finance at Private Equity Insights

London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

London, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago

London, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago

Director, Institutional Derivative Sales - Digital Assets (EMEA Remote)

City Of London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Greater London, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago

Financial Institutions - Financing Sales Director

London, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago

London, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago

Head of Finance - Strategic Projects and Growth

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Deputy Head of Trade Documentation and Services

London Area, United Kingdom £50,000.00-£55,000.00 12 hours ago

Vice President - Business Manager - Trading

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Head of Client Success at Private Equity Insights

London, England, United Kingdom 4 months ago

Global Account Director - Global Business Solutions - London

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Head of Execution, Trading Execution EngineeringDirector, Debt Finance - Real Estate and Trading Businesses

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.


#J-18808-Ljbffr

National AI Awards 2025

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Jobs Careers

Data Science Jobs Skills Radar 2026: Emerging Tools, Languages & Platforms to Learn Now

The UK’s data science job market is evolving fast—from forecasting models and AI assistants to real-time decision systems. In 2026, data scientists aren’t just expected to build models—they’re responsible for shaping insights that fuel everything from patient care to predictive banking. Welcome to the Data Science Jobs Skills Radar 2026—your essential annual guide to the languages, tools, and platforms driving demand across the UK. Whether you’re entering the job market or reskilling mid-career, this roadmap helps you prioritise the skills that matter most right now.

Jobs

How to Find Hidden Data Science Jobs in the UK Using Professional Bodies like the RSS, BCS & More

The data science job market in the UK is thriving—but also increasingly competitive. As organisations in finance, healthcare, retail, government, and tech accelerate digital transformation, the demand for data talent has soared. Yet many of the best data science jobs are never posted publicly. They’re shared behind closed doors—within professional networks, at invite-only events, or through member-only mailing lists and specialist interest groups. These “hidden” roles are often filled through referrals, collaborations, or direct outreach to trusted experts. In this guide, we’ll show you how to unlock these hidden opportunities by engaging with key UK professional bodies such as the Royal Statistical Society (RSS), BCS (The Chartered Institute for IT), and Turing Society, plus communities like PyData and AI UK. You’ll learn how to use directories, CPD events, and networks to move beyond job boards—and into roles where you’re approached, not just applying.

Jobs

How to Get a Better Data Science Job After a Lay-Off or Redundancy

Redundancy can be tough to face, especially in a competitive field like data science. But it’s important to know: your experience, analytical thinking, and modelling skills are still in demand. Across sectors like healthcare, finance, e-commerce, government and AI startups, UK employers continue to seek data scientists who can deliver value through insight, prediction, and automation. This guide will walk you through how to bounce back from redundancy with purpose and clarity—whether you're a data analyst looking to step up, a mid-level data scientist, or a machine learning specialist seeking a better-aligned opportunity.

🍪 We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience on our website. By continuing to use this site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. You can review our Cookie Policy for more information.