C++ Quantitative Developer - Hedge Fund

£150000 - £250000 per annum + with Bonus and perks
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TRISTAN PITT

Salary/ Package - 150k - 250k base salary depending on experience

Bonus - Highly competitive results-based bonus

Working model - Hybrid

Location - West London

A leading Technology-driven Hedge Fund in London is seeking a highly motivated and talented Quantitative Developer with C++ and Python experience to join their team. Their company uses mathematical and statistical techniques to generate investment strategies and is looking for a candidate who can bring their technical skills and passion for finance to the table.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and maintain low-latency trading infrastructure using C++ and Python.
  • Implement mathematical models and algorithms to support investment strategies.
  • Collaborate with the trading and research teams to integrate trading strategies into the production environment.
  • Monitor the performance of the trading systems and identify areas for improvement.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and scalable code.
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to the development of best practices.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in C++ software development.
  • Strong experience in Python programming.
  • Familiarity with mathematical and statistical techniques.
  • Knowledge of financial markets and instruments.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a team.

This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and growing company in the heart of London's financial district. If you are passionate about finance and technology and have a proven track record of delivering high-quality software, we want to hear from you.

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

 

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