Job Details
Quantitative Developer/ Analyst - Equities Algorithmic Trading
- £80000 - £85000 per annum
- London
- Permanent
A leading global electronic trading organisation is seeking a Quantitative Developer to join its equities algorithmic trading and research group. This team designs, evaluates and enhances models that directly influence how execution strategies behave across global markets.
This role suits someone who enjoys combining quant research, model development, and hands-on coding, with responsibilities spanning performance analysis, model refinement, and implementation of strategy logic.
What you'll be working on
Designing, enhancing and validating models used within execution algorithms
Analysing equities market microstructure and client trading outcomes
Determining whether customer performance is good or poor and why
Implementing logic changes within a Java-based algorithmic framework
Conducting Python-based research, prototyping, and backtesting
Collaborating closely with global quant and engineering teams (including Asia)
Explaining model behaviour and insights to internal stakeholders and clients
What we're looking for
3-5+ years in a relevant quant developer / algo quant role
Strong proficiency in Java (business logic, concurrency) and Python (research, modelling)
Solid knowledge of equities markets and microstructure
Experience building or enhancing models for trading, execution, or performance analysis
Ability to interpret and quantify client trading outcomes
Comfortable working with global teams and communicating quantitative concepts clearly
MSc/PhD in a quantitative or computational discipline advantageous
Why this role is compelling
Full ownership across research → model development → implementation
High impact on algorithmic behaviour and client execution quality
Strong growth trajectory with exposure to global trading and quant teams
Balanced role where quant research meets real-world production engineering
If you enjoy being at the intersection of quantitative modelling, algorithmic trading, and market microstructure, this opportunity offers one of the most comprehensive platforms to grow and contribute.
McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.