Quantitative Trader - Delta One

Fortis Recruitment
London
2 weeks ago
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The Firm


Shape the future of systematic trading...


This firm is a dynamic, high performing systematic trading firm operating at the intersection of finance, mathematics and technology.


Their global strategies span multiple asset classes, powered by a robust research and execution platform.


Built by industry veterans, the collaborative culture prizes precision, creativity and intellectual rigour — where smart risk taking and individual achievement are both valued and rewarded.


The Opportunity


You will be a key player on the Delta One trading desk, with responsibilities spanning daily trading operations, research innovation and the ongoing evolution of the strategy portfolio.


You’ll have ownership and autonomy, while also contributing to a close knit team that values insight, speed and results.


Key Responsibilities


  • Manage and monitor trading operations across EMEA and US markets
  • Develop, refine and implement systematic strategies using medium-frequency signals
  • Drive improvements in research workflows, reducing time to production
  • Automate trading flows to enhance efficiency and scale
  • Share responsibility for the US trading shift on a rotational basis


Requirements


  • 3 - 5 years in a quantitative trading role, preferably at a prop or investment firm
  • Hands-on experience trading EMEA equities systematically (essential)
  • Exposure to ADRs/GDRs
  • Strong coding skills in Python and/or VBA
  • Entrepreneurial mindset, detail-oriented and adaptable under pressure
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative spirit


The Offer


  • A performance focused environment where ideas move fast and careers grow faster
  • Recognition for individual achievement in a flat, collaborative structure
  • Flexible public holidays and hybrid working (1 day WFH per week)
  • Comprehensive health insurance and a monthly wellness allowance
  • Inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and backgrounds

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