Quantitative Developer, Python (Basé à London)

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Description

Tower Research Capital, a high-frequency proprietary trading firm founded in 1998, seeks a Quant Developer to join one of its trading teams in London. You will be joining the EMEA Development team and as a Quant Developer, you will be in charge of improving the current research framework through the development of existing and new tools, and provide close day-to-day support to the quantitative research team on-site.

Responsibilities

  • Iterating quickly with on-site quantitative researchers on the research processes in order to improve the desk's quantitative trading strategies P&L
  • Developing Python tools used in trading strategies research
  • Improving the existing simulation/backtest framework
  • Monitoring & maintenance of quantitative research jobs
  • Help global research team on EMEA-related research through various communication channels

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). A Master's degree is preferred
  • Very good knowledge of Python language and statistical libraries like Numpy, Pandas, Polars
  • Minimum 5 years experience in Python development
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative and geographically distributed environment
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
  • Experience in C++ Development
  • Experience with scripting languages such as Bash
  • Experience with workflow management and task scheduling
  • Good knowledge of both Equities and Equity Derivatives trading

Benefits

Tower continues to enhance the in-house trading system and strategies that have positioned the firm as a leader in the thriving field of quantitative trading. While Tower offers challenges and rewards rivaling those of any Wall Street firm, Tower’s cubicle-free workplace, jeans-clad workforce, and well-stocked kitchens reflect the premium the firm places on quality of life. Benefits include:

  • Competitive salary and discretionary bonuses
  • 6 weeks of paid vacation per year
  • Breakfast, lunch, and snacks on a daily basis
  • International medical insurance
  • Free gym membership
  • For employees ineligible to participate in the CPF, the cash equivalent of the employer’s CPF contribution
  • Free events and workshops
  • Donation matching program

Tower Research Capital is an equal opportunity employer


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