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Quantitative Developer Python C++ - MFT

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Quantitative Developer (Python C++ MFT) London / WFH to £175k+

Opportunity for a highly talented Quantitative Developer with Python expertise to progress your career in an impactful role at a global trading firm with significant bonus earning potential.

As a Quantitative Developer you will play a key role in a new team building a Greenfield MFT platform for Equities trading, you will focus on designing, developing and implementing trade execution algorithms using Python and C++ within TWAP / VWAP infrastructure.

This is an impactful role where you will influence and set the technical direction, drive standards and take technical project ownership.

Location / WFH:
You'll join colleagues in the London office three days a week with flexibility to work from home the other two days, when in the office you can enjoy a range of first class facilities.

About you:

You have expert level Python skills and can also read and understand C++ code (will also consider Java experience) You have experience with Python data libraries e.g. NumPy, Pandas You have experience of working on MFT (Mid-Frequency Trading systems) You have strong analysis and problem solving abilities You're collaborative with great communication skills You achieved a 2.1 or above at BSc in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics

What's in it for you:

As a Quantitative Developer you will earn a competitive package:

Salary to £175k base Bonuses of multiple base salary (discretionary, performance based) 5 weeks paid holiday (+ Bank Holidays) Pension, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Assurance and Income Protection schemes Reimbursement of wellness expenses Charity donation marching programme

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