Python Quant Developer – Fixed Income – Hedge Fund/Buy Side – London/Remote
A market leading global Hedge Fund are looking to hire a Python Quant Developer to bolster their buy side operations within the Fixed Income space. You will work closely with Traders and Quants to develop a bespoke application suite for Pricing and Risk using modern Python technology and some C++ for the core libraries.
You will be required to gain a good understanding of their products, therefore a strong background within Fixed Income is required (FX, Rates, Credit, Commodities etc…). This will be coupled with exceptional technical knowledge of Python, real time systems and Linux OS.
This role provides the platform to be innovative, work on new and existing market leading platforms and provides a market leading compensation and benefits package too!
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The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following experience:
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Working with a global organisation who are looking to bring on an experienced IT Project Manager to support a supply chain transformation prorgamme.
Candidates must have:
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FIX Connectivity Engineer required for long term remote contract with leading global bank (FIX Protocol, eTrading, Exchange Connectivity). This role will be fully remote for the medium term with locations in Belfast and London.
Joining the support engineering team on the equity trading platform this is a great long term opportunity for an experienced FIX engineer to expand their technical experience building out various key platforms.
Must haves include:-
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Microsoft Dynamics, CRM, .Net, PowerBI, SQL Server
As a Microsoft Dynamics CRM Developer in with my client, you will be working as part of a dynamic Technology team, delivering market-leading CRM solutions to front office colleagues (Sales, Dealing, Client Services, etc). Your focus will primarily be on delivering, evolving and supporting a scalable, performant and robust CRM platform. My client's proprietary business applications are all built on C# and .NET technologies, SQL Server, and run within Microsoft Azure. This client are in the latter stages of delivering a Dynamics CRM solution replacing their legacy Salesforce platform, and plan to deploy by the end of June. You will assist with significant enhancements. which are to be delivered over the coming months incrementally adding value to the business, and integrating with my client's Skype for Business/Anywhere 365 and Teams based voice systems, etc.
You'll do great if you have strong, proven experience with:
*In the current climate this role can be remote*
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Salaries vary between £60,000 - £120,000 depending on experience
World renown investment bank embarking on a multi-year greenfield initiative to rebuilding and modernise their low latency Credit Trading team.
The Fixed income technology team at a global investment bank based in London are looking to hire a number of Java Developers of all levels to come on board and help design, prototype, and develop a state of the art, cutting edge credit trading and pricing system
Key skills:
- Server-side java experience
- Low latency experience is very useful
- Previous experience utilising multi-threading and performance tuning
- Experience with databases such as Oracle
- Knowledge of AWS services
- Understanding of messaging/ middleware technologies (Solace, MQ) is beneficial
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C++ developer *Real-time trading systems* Perm up to £90000
Global markets organisation based in London is looking to hire a C++ Developer to develop their Real-trading system.
This is a mid-level hire perfect for a C++ Developer looking to expand their career in the finance industry.
Key Skills
- Experienced in C++ Development
- Broad knowledge of algorithms and data structures.
- Familiarity with Linux and SQL
- Strong communication and organisation skills
- Degree in Computer Science or related field preferred.
Bonus: Experience in one or more relevant financial areas (market data, order management,
algorithmic trading, financial systems integration, compliance, etc.)
C++Developer; Linux, Trading Systems
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Equities Algo Java Developer; up to £120k
Key skills for the Equities Algo Java Developer; up to £120k role:
Tasks required for the Equities Algo Java Developer; up to £120k role:
You will be working in a brand new team that will work closely with the equities algo trading quants on the design and development of high performance trading strategies for the equities algo business. Whilst this is a development reasonable maths skills will also be required. The team are very happy to consider candidates with a strong interest in algorithmic programming who have an in depth knowledge of core Java including the internal workings of the JVM. You will also be required to demonstrate solid problem solving skills. You will be responsible for building high performance trading systems as well as working on the design and development of algo trading strategies. Any level of experience will be considered but some banking is essential.
Equities Algo Java Developer; up to £120k role
Conor Fletcher / cfletcher@mcgregor-boyall.com
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My client is currently seeking experienced Mid-level and Senior Calypso Developers to join their Global Capital Markets Business
Calypso is a cloud-enabled, large-scale software product providing cross-asset solutions for trading and risk management.
Successful candidates will be given the opportunity to work across multiple high-profile projects as part of a global practice (EMEA, North America, South Africa and APAC) on projects including Greenfield Calypso Implementations & Calypso v16 Upgrades.
Successful candidates will have the following skills
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FX Algo Java Developer; up to £120k
Key skills for the FX Algo Java Developer; up to £120k role:
Tasks required for the FX Algo Java Developer; up to £120k role:
You will be working in a brand new team that will work closely with theFX algo trading quants on the design and development of high performance trading strategies for the FX algo business. Whilst this is a development reasonable maths skills will also be required. The team are very happy to consider candidates with a strong interest in algorithmic programming who have an in depth knowledge of core Java including the internal workings of the JVM. You will also be required to demonstrate solid problem solving skills. You will be responsible for building high performance trading systems as well as working on the design and development of algo trading strategies. Any level of experience will be considered but some banking is essential.
FX Algo Java Developer; up to £120k role
Conor Fletcher / cfletcher@mcgregor-boyall.com
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Java eFX Developer
Key skills for the Java eFX Developer role:
About the Java eFX Developer role:
My client is a Tier 1 Investment bank based in London. They're seeking a strong technologist to join them on the build out of their FX e-trading system. The systems must handle high volumes of real-time data and be carefully tuned for performance. This role will have close interaction with traders so clear communications skills are vital. As well as business facing skills candidates must have a thorough understanding of low-level Java and messaging products. You will join a fast-paced, dynamic environment - a thriving technologist will excel in this position which is hugely rewarding.
Java, FX, eTrading, eFX, Front office, Trading, Low latency
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Python, HTML5, CSS, Flask, Bootstrap, Jenkins, Gitlab, VBA, Front Office
My client are a major investment bank in London seeking a Python Developer to work on a number of projects across the Front Office. Multiple headcount for candidates at the mid level stage of their career (Associate to Junior VP) looking for a new challenge.
This team is the highest performing asset area of the business (top 3 for business line in London finance market) and a sister team to the bank’s flagship team. The work will focus around Python development but any exposure you have with either VBA or Javascript UI’s (HTML5 and CSS) will work in your favour. Alternatively, the manager is happy to upskill candidates in these. Gitlab, Jenkins and Devops are all a major plus.
This team are heavily front office and sit directly with the traders. As such, great communication skills are key and any prior Front Office experience is useful. One of the purposes of this hire is to help upskill traders in Python and create an easy framework for them to use (EUC).
Must have:
Nice to have:
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We are working with a rapidly growing consultancy who are looking for several DevOps Engineers (at Senior, Lead and Principal level) on a permanent basis.
You will focus on the high availability of mission-critical services including Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Build and Deploy, Research and Trading; supporting globally distributed services across APAC, EMEA and AMER regions.
It is essential that you have a strong working knowledge of AWS and Kubernetes.
As this is a DevOps Engineer position, day to day, you will be expected to -
Encompass systems engineering and performance, configuration management, and day to day operations.
You'll seek to automate wherever possible to improve efficiency and support Infrastructure as a Service
You will also promote DevOps best practices such as CI/CD, automated testing, branching strategy, and environment decoupling) and manage and maintain a multi-cloud environment (AWS, Azure).
Essential
DevOps Engineer background (or something similar)
Experience of working on AWS cloud (Amazon Web Services)
Desirable
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C++ Developer - FX Trading
My client, arguably one of the worlds most renown banks, has a fantastic opportunity for multiple C++ Developers to join not only theirs but Londons, most profitable FX Trading Team. This is an opportunity not to be missed!
You will:
- Work closely with Front Office Traders
- Work closely with Sales and Traders to understand new Client requirements
- Work alongside Quantitative Developers, to design, develop and deliver solutions
Requirements:
- Extensive C++ knowledge
- Financial background essential
- FX Options experience
For full specs and more information around the role - please reach out to me jmcmath@mcgregor-boyall.com or send a message directly on LinkedIn.
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Spark, Airflow, lambda, Kubernetes, Python, Java
My client is a leading global investment bank, currently seeking a team lead (hands-on) to work within their Data Team. The existing platform is in it's first year, and this is an opportunity to contribute to the evolution of the platform and the team.
You will bring to the team senior experience of working in big data environments. You will apply your knowledge around continuous improvement and integrating new services and third-party products.
To be successful in this role you will need:
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Python Developer
Boutique Hedge Fund
McGregor Boyall Associates has partnered with a boutique hedge fund manager and is on the hunt for a talented Python Developer to work as part of a small team on the development of cutting-edge applications and services supporting cross-asset trading. The successful Python Developer will have a passion for software development and the desire to constantly improve both their technical skills and the solutions they work on.
This opportunity will provide you with the ability to learn from some of the top people in the finance industry and ideally you will have a minimum of 3-5 years of professional software development experience. In addition, you should have experience developing tools for trading or risk management functions in a financial firm.
This hedge fund manager offers a fantastic working environment with on-going training and a structured career path. The firm is also able to offer you a remote interview / onboarding process and work from home during the current social distancing measures.
Requirements
Please apply now for immediate consideration.
Perry Robinson
probinson@mcgregor-boyall.com
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