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Quantitative Developer- Trading Strategies, London

Client:Leading Hedge Fund

Location:London, United Kingdom

Job Category:Other

EU work permit required:Yes

Job Views:7

Posted:18.04.2025

Expiry Date:02.06.2025

Job Description:

Our client is a leading Hedge Fund headquartered in London and is seeking a Quantitative Developer to join their trading technologies team. The firm's team integrates innovative technology and trading strategies while utilizing a sophisticated research platform and development environment to realize consistent trading alphas. An extremely talented and motivated individual is sought after to collaborate with a team that is competitive in the global financial markets.

As a Quantitative Developer, you will play a crucial role in enhancing their research framework and trading strategies development across all assets, enabling their traders to optimize execution performance and minimize costs. You will collaborate closely with the traders, PMS, and stakeholders in the quantitative research team to develop sophisticated tools and analytics that provide actionable insights into improving PnL.

Responsibilities:

  • Implement trading strategies and execution performance across various asset classes.
  • Implement statistical models and algorithms.
  • Collaborate with traders and quantitative researchers to identify areas for improvement.
  • Provide quantitative development expertise and support to traders and portfolio managers on all front office technology-related matters.

Qualifications:

  • Proven experience in quantitative development within a hedge fund or an investment bank.
  • Familiarity with financial markets and trading concepts.
  • Strong experience working with C++ and Python.
  • Experience working with large datasets and databases.

Excellent opportunity with an elite fund with huge growth opportunities.


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