Quantitative Developer, Systematic Market Making - Associate - London (Java/C++)

TL;DR

Quantitative Developer, Systematic Market Making - Associate - London (Java/C++): Design, build, and maintain high-performance trading strategies and algorithmic customization for internal and external clients with an accent on market structure, strategy performance analysis, and low-latency systems. Focus on implementing exchange and regulatory changes, optimizing data-driven strategies, and collaborating with traders, sales, clients, and compliance officers.

Location: London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Company

hirify.global is a global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm with offices around the world.

What you will do

• Design, build, and maintain high-performance systematic market-making and trading strategies.
• Monitor daily trading performance and develop algorithm customizations for client needs.
• Analyze market structure, regulations, and exchange services, implementing required changes.
• Collaborate with traders, salespeople, clients, and compliance officers on features and functionality.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in computer science, financial technology, or a related technical field.
• 2–5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Proficiency in Java or C++.
• Experience designing and implementing algorithms for US trading.
• Experience analyzing and optimizing data-driven trading strategy performance.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Nice to have

• Experience building backtesting systems for trading strategies.
• Experience developing low-latency trading strategies.
• Experience providing direct client support.

Culture & Benefits

• Training and development opportunities.
• Firmwide professional networks and opportunities for career growth.
• Wellness and personal finance programs.
• Mindfulness programs and an inclusive workplace.
• Reasonable accommodations are available during the recruiting process.