Quantitative Developer (Python)

TL;DR

Quantitative Developer (Python): Developing and enhancing Python-based quantitative research and trading platforms to support global investment strategies with an accent on implementing and optimizing trading signals and models. Focus on productionising models for robustness and scalability in live trading environments, and building sophisticated data pipelines and back-testing frameworks.

Location: Hybrid in London

Salary: £180,000

Company

Join a leading global hedge fund where quantitative research and technology are central to the investment strategy.

What you will do

• Develop and enhance Python-based quantitative research and trading platforms for global investment strategies.
• Implement and optimize trading signals and models in close collaboration with Quant Researchers.
• Productionise models to ensure they are robust, scalable, and performant within live trading environments.
• Build sophisticated data pipelines, back-testing frameworks, and analytics tools to facilitate rapid research cycles.
• Improve the reliability of front-office systems that directly influence real-time P&L.

Requirements

• Strong commercial experience with Python in a quantitative, trading, or data-intensive environment.
• Solid understanding of financial markets and quantitative concepts, such as time series analysis, statistics, and risk.
• Proven track record of working closely with Quants or investment teams to translate research into production-ready code.
• Degree in a quantitative or technical discipline (Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, etc.).
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities and capacity to thrive in an intellectually demanding, fast-paced setting.

Culture & Benefits

• Work side-by-side with Portfolio Managers and Quants on live strategies with direct front-office impact.
• Experience real P&L ownership and see the direct influence of your work on trading performance.
• Join a small, highly collaborative, and technically elite team.
• Receive a top-of-market compensation package with significant bonus potential and long-term career growth.