Quant Python Developer – New Systematic Strategies Desk – London / Hybrid - £200k+ Comp
Company:
- Top calibre multi-strat fund with a London HQ and over £100bn in AUM.
- They have integrated technology into their business decision making, and are embarking on the build out of a brand new cross-asset systematic trading desk.
Role:
- You’ll be sitting with Quant Researchers and traders to build and implement systematic trading strategies as well as building out the infrastructure and quant libraries that underpin trading for the whole group.
- Working in Python primarily, your role will sit at the intersection between tech and business, so you’ll also be building beautifully engineered, highly distributed software in object-oriented Python.
Must have:
- Strong background in object-oriented Python 3.x, with minimum 4 years’ commercial experience.
- Commercial experience working in the front office, having worked closely with quants, traders and other business users.
- Proven history working in highly Agile environments with TDD, pair programming, eXtreme programming etc.
- Good grasp of fundamental computer science concepts including algorithms, data structures, complexity and strong system design principles.
Nice to have:
- Computer Science or Mathematics related degree having achieved minimum 2:1.
- Understanding of cloud computing specifically with AWS.
- Experience building and/or implementing systematic trading strategies in Equities, FX or Fixed Income.
Company benefits:
- Market-leading salaries with first year business bonuses of 30%+.
- A generous flexible benefits package with a non-contributory pension scheme, health cover etc.
- Freedom to experiment with and gain exposure to the latest opensource technologies.
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