Quantitative Developer, Java

Alexander Chapman

London

1 week ago

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Our client, a leading global investment bank, is looking to hire an experiencedQuantitative Developerto join their front-officeEquities Electronic Tradingteam. This is a high-impact, hands-on development role focused on building and optimizing low-latency trading algorithms and infrastructure. The position is based in London and requires significant on-site presence, reflecting the collaborative, fast-paced nature of the business.

Team Overview

The team sits within the Equities division, specifically supportingelectronic and algorithmic tradingacross EMEA markets. They focus on designing proprietary execution algorithms, building model-based trading logic, and developing analytics tools that power decision-making and performance optimization.

This team plays a central role in ensuring the firm remains competitive in modern electronic markets by integrating quantitative techniques and high-performance engineering.

Role Responsibilities

Design and implement proprietary trading algorithms in Java
Develop and enhance the firm’s smart order router and market analytics systems
Ensure code is well-documented, performant, and production-ready
Review peer code and provide constructive feedback
Collaborate with quants, traders, and technologists to enhance trading strategies
Contribute to the ongoing monitoring and optimization of trading models
Engage in both technical and business-level discussions to improve model design

Candidate Requirements

Minimum5 yearsof experience in front-office electronic trading development
Strong hands-on experience withJavainlow-latency, high-performanceenvironments
Background incash equitiesor similar fast-paced asset classes
Experience withalgorithmic trading systemsorsmart order routing(highly preferred)
Quantitative skillset with hands-on data analysis capabilities
Preferred tools:KDB+/q,SQL, orPython
Familiarity withC++is beneficial
Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Financial Engineering, or other quantitative disciplines
Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail
Ability to thrive in a collaborative, front-office environment

Who This Role Suits

This role is ideal for someone who straddles the line between quant and developer—comfortable writing production-level Java code while also contributing to strategy and model development. If you have experience in front-office trading teams and enjoy working with data to drive trading decisions, this is a rare opportunity to join a technically advanced and intellectually rigorous environment.

Interview Process

Initial call with the hiring team
Technical phone screen
On-site coding interview
On-site quant/business knowledge session
Final round focusing on risk, controls, and team fit

If you are interested (or you have a friend/colleague who would be a good fit) please feel free to apply or send your resume at !

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