Trading Analyst - QPT (Quantitative Positional Trading)

Location: London

Company

hirify.global is a proprietary trading firm deploying its own capital across discretionary, systematic, and market-making strategies, with a focus on liquidity in global listed derivatives.

What you will do

• Research and backtest potential alpha strategies across the volatility surface, term structure, 0DTE, relative value, and dispersion trades.
• Analyze PnL attribution, market dynamics, and changes in volatility surfaces.
• Work directly with traders to prototype ideas, test hypotheses, and iterate on strategies.
• Own desk infrastructure and maintain stable trading systems capable of operating 23 hours a day.
• Build systems balancing optimal architecture with rapid iteration.
• Develop dashboards to visualize analyses and support traders with discretionary strategies.

Requirements

• Strong Python and SQL skills.
• Strong and effective communication skills for quick iteration in a fast-moving environment.
• Interest in financial markets and derivatives.

Nice to have

• Experience in quantitative development or research; prior experience on derivatives desks is preferred.
• Experience with portfolio construction.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, ArgoCD, or equivalent systems.
• Experience developing and maintaining production systems.
• Knowledge of C++, C#, JavaScript, or TypeScript.
• Experience using AI tools for analysis, programming, or research.

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-growing global firm with opportunities to make a significant impact.
• Competitive compensation package and annual discretionary bonus.
• Group pension plan.
• 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays, with an enhanced allowance after more than two years of service.
• Fully catered breakfast, lunch, and snacks prepared by an in-house chef.
• Private healthcare, life assurance, and an on-site private gym with instructor-led classes including boxing.