Quantitative Trader

CW Talent Solutions
London
2 months ago
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CW Talent Solutions is pleased to partner with a leading global trading firm to recruit an experienced Quantitative Trader for its growing London team. This role offers a unique opportunity to operate at the intersection of quantitative research, engineering, and automated trading, contributing directly to the development of high-performance trading strategies across global markets.


Key Responsibilities

  • Develop high-quality predictive signals for quantitative trading strategies
  • Identify statistical patterns and trading opportunities using large, diverse datasets
  • Collaborate with fellow researchers by sharing research findings, methodologies, datasets, and processes
  • Implement signals and datasets within the firm’s global execution platform
  • Monitor signal behavior and model performance over time
  • Lead the full research lifecycle, from signal generation through to deployment and execution


Preferred Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience as a Quantitative Trader, Quantitative Researcher, or in data science / machine learning
  • Advanced degree in a quantitative discipline such as Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or Data Science
  • Strong background in statistics, machine learning, NLP, or AI techniques
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail
  • Proficiency in at least one major programming language (Python, R, MATLAB, C++, or C#)
  • Experience working with large datasets across multiple time horizons is advantageous
  • Strong intellectual curiosity and problem-solving mindset
  • Ability to work autonomously while contributing within a collaborative team environment
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with technologists, data scientists, and traders globally
  • Demonstrated success in developing and delivering systematic trading strategies


Contact Gavin Mulhern

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