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Quantitative Developer


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  • Anson McCade
  • London
  • 2 weeks ago

My client is a market-leading global hedge fund with a strong reputation in the global equity space. The team blends fundamental and quantitative investment approaches, and employ a collaborative environment where researchers and developers work together on the full trading pipeline. They are seeking aQuantitative Developerto contribute across the full spectrum of the production pipeline, and to help scale their trading strategies and models.

Role Overview:

As a Quantitative Developer, you will be responsible for developing frameworks and models, backtesting strategies, and leveraging cloud-native technologies to support the trading activities. This is a hands-on, dynamic role that will allow you to work closely with researchers to implement, test, and optimize trading strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop, test, and deploy quantitative models and frameworks for equity investment strategies.
  • Collaborate with quantitative researchers and portfolio managers to integrate research ideas into the production pipeline.
  • Conduct backtesting and performance analysis of trading strategies.
  • Utilize cloud-native technologies to build scalable, efficient systems.
  • Maintain and enhance the production environment, ensuring high availability and performance.
  • Continuously improve development processes and contribute to architectural decisions.

Requirements:

  • 6+ years of experience as a Quantitative Developer, Software Engineer, or in a related technical role within finance or technology sectors.
  • Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, C++, or Java.
  • Hands-on experience in building and deploying quantitative models.
  • Familiarity with cloud-native technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
  • Experience with backtesting, performance optimization, and model validation.
  • Proficiency in data analysis, numerical methods, and algorithmic development.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical field.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience in equity markets and financial modeling.
  • Knowledge of modern software development practices, including version control and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Familiarity with statistical and machine learning techniques.

Why Join?

  • Be part of a highly respected team at a global hedge fund with a strong track record in equity investment.
  • Work in a collaborative environment where you will be directly involved in decision-making.
  • Competitive compensation package and benefits.
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.

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