Salary: up to £600k total comp

Client:

This premier investment firm undertakes rigorous research and deploys systematic, computer-driven trading strategies across multiple liquid asset classes. Technology is central to their success, with systematic trading across Equities, FX and Futures, including intraday strategies and an expanding focus on HFT.

Role:

They're looking for a strong C++ Quantitative Developer / Software Engineer to join their growing development team in London. Working on critical greenfield projects, you'll build high-performance components for both live trading and simulation, while increasing the automation and robustness of the research infrastructure across areas including alpha estimation, risk modelling and backtesting.

With significant project ownership and a collaborative, start-up-style environment, this is a fantastic opportunity to have a direct impact on both the trading and research platforms.

Requirements:

• 3+ years' development experience in a similar role
• Strong programming skills in C++ (some Python would be ideal)
• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Computer Science or another quantitative discipline
• Motivated self-starter with strong creative and analytical problem-solving skills
• Equally comfortable working independently and within a small team

Desirable:

• Experience working as part of a small trading team
• Experience with any of the following: SQL, MongoDB, Bash, Git, Docker, Linux/Unix

Benefits:

• Market-leading base + bonuses
• Meritocratic work culture and environment
• Excellent professional development
• Outstanding opportunities for project ownership

Whilst we carefully review all applications, to all jobs, due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not possible to respond to those who have not been successful.

Contact
If you feel you're suitable for this role, want to hear about similar positions, or would like help hiring similar developers for your company, please send your CV or get in touch:

Richard Allan
richard.allan@oxfordknight.co.uk
020 3137 9574
linkedin.com/in/richardallanok/