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Quantitative Developer - Trading Technology

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Quantitative Developer

Our client is a small but highly successful quantitative driven hedge fund. The business deploys systematic, computer-driven trading strategies across multiple liquid asset classes, including Equities, Futures & Foreign Exchange.

As a valued member of this tight knit, high profile group within the firm you will work hand in hand with Quantitative Researchers to turn moon-shot ideas into profitable trading algorithms – working directly on signal research and alpha generation.

Job Description

  • Developing bespoke software solutions to design custom research infrastructure that is centralised amongst the group, including alpha estimation, risk modelling, and back testing components
  • Design, develop, and deploy structured software solutions for data analytics, alpha & signal generation, and the overall research framework for the team
  • Maintaining and updating the platform, ensuring its stability, robustness, and security
  • Developing robust data checking and storage procedures
  • Building components for both live trading and simulation

Desirable Candidates

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science or other quantitative discipline from a renowned higher education institution
  • 3+ years’ core engineering experience at a major Tech Company/competing Hedge Fund or Trading Firm/Investment Bank or FinTech.
  • Proficiency in Python is preferred, but experience with C++ is also acceptable
  • Ability to work closely with business stakeholders
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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