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Python quantitative developer/analysis

VirtueTech Recruitment Group
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3 weeks ago
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Python Quant Developer | Metals Trading | £950/Day Inside IR35 | 6 months rolling | Hybrid 2 day London
Senior Python Quant Developer is required for a specialist global Energy and Commodities Trading firm. This firm operates across numerous Energy and Commodity classes, being a long-standing market leader in the sector.

This Python Quant Developer role will centre on developing and enhancing a state-of-the-art metals trading analytics and visualisation platform. It will play a pivotal part in equipping both financial and physical trading teams with data-driven insights while supporting the expansion of a sophisticated, multi-asset trading book.

This Python Quant Developer role focuses on developing dashboards, analytical tools, and risk frameworks to support a multi-asset trading book spanning metals, forex, and derivatives. The position combines system development, advanced analytics, and automation to enhance decision-making, risk management, and strategy execution, leveraging quantitative methods, machine learning, and close collaboration with trading and research teams.


📍6 Month rolling contract – multi-year renewals


💸 Hybrid working: 2 days in office LDN


💻 Python, R, Data Analysis, Stat Modelling, Grafana, Metals Experience is a MUST


Essential Skills for this Quant Developer role:
Extensive Python or R experience
Extensive Data Analysis and Statistical Modelling experience
BONUS – Machine Learning or Neural networks
Python Quant Developer | Metals Trading | £950/Day Inside IR35 | 6 months rolling | Hybrid 2 day London

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