Stanford Black Limited

About the Company

Stanford Black is one of London's leading technology and trading recruitment firms; with all of the experience, resources and contacts you need to take full advantage of today's fast moving business environments.

Stanford Black connects leading hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, investment banks, scientific research houses, big data analytics firms and ambitious tech start-ups with the highest calibre professionals at every level.

We source only the best candidates from an array of backgrounds and institutions and as a result, we boast a hugely diverse and unique candidate pool which harbors the most sought after and niche skill sets. This enables us to offer our clients a true competitive advantage and is Stanford Black's real point of difference.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Stanford Black Limited

Job Title

Junior Windows Specialist

Job Description

My client is a leading global investment management firm that combines advanced trading technology with rigorous scientific research. Their proprietary platforms and data systems are developed in-house, with strategic locations in London, New York, and Singapore to foster global collaboration.

Position Overview:
I am seeking a Junior Systems Specialist to join the global engineering team, focusing on Windows and Virtualisation. You will collaborate with senior engineers to deliver critical infrastructure services for the firm. A passion for technology and adaptability in a fast-paced environment are essential.

Key Responsibilities:
Build Windows systems and services on-premises and in the cloud.
Develop advanced PowerShell workflows to drive automation, analytics, and self-healing processes.
Optimise the firm's global virtualisation stack to ensure high availability and performance.
Oversee VDI-related systems and infrastructure across on-prem and cloud environments.

Qualifications:
Between 1 and 5 years of Windows environment experience and Active Directory.
Experience managing VMware vSphere setups.
Experience scripting in PowerShell and/or Python.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related engineering field.

London, United Kingdom

On site

18-03-2025

Company Name

Stanford Black Limited

Job Title

Python Software Developer

Job Description

The Team
The team works at the forefront of technology, advancing cutting-edge cloud platforms and innovative tools to build machine learning frameworks, complex data science solutions, scalable microservices, and impactful web applications. The team actively explores the latest technologies, continually enhancing their tech stack, expanding their expertise, and streamlining processes. They collaborate closely with investment teams, directly supporting key business objectives and shaping the future of data-driven decision-making.

The Role
Collaborate closely with stakeholders across the business, understanding challenges, gathering requirements, and shaping solutions within an elite, fast-paced team managing 60+ exciting projects.
Design and build scalable, production-grade backend systems, alongside dynamic frontend applications, contributing directly to high-impact outcomes.
Take full ownership of your team's products, proactively driving continuous improvements and ensuring long-term success.

Required Qualifications
BSc in Computer Science, Maths or Physics.
5+ years with Python.
End-to-end project experience from proof-of-concept to delivery.
Client-focused product development.
Experience with relational databases and document stores.
Ability to work autonomously.

Desired Qualifications
Experience with highly available distributed systems.
Experience handling large datasets.

The Company
A global investment management firm, known for their sophisticated systematic and quantitative strategies across financial markets to deliver high-quality, uncorrelated returns for clients. Driven by rigorous scientific research and deep expertise in trading, technology, and operations, the firm designs and develops cutting-edge technologies: from high-performance trading platforms to large-scale data analytics and computing infrastructure.

London, United Kingdom

Hybrid

25-03-2025

Company Name

Stanford Black Limited

Job Title

Head of Portfolio Management and Quantitative Technology

Job Description

Head of Portfolio Management and Quantitative Technology - Up to £450,000 Total Compensation

We are currently working exclusively with a London based multi-strat fund with presence across the world. They are looking for a Head of Portfolio Management and Quantitative Technology to join them on their journey of global growth.

Role:
Leading a team of direct reports you would be responsible for all of the Portfolio analytics tooling across all asset classes and locations.
Building out the cross-asset risk and PnL platform as well as systems and tools for product lines and portfolio managers.
Driving the firms culture and bringing fresh ideas to the table, encouraging innovation and quality.
Collaborating with other technology teams, quants, treasury, risk and groups across the firm.
Design imaginative and flexible tools that keep pace with the continual expansion into different markets/asset classes in which the business is trading and the style they trade them.
Work directly with CRO and major product heads across the firm.

Requirements:
Strong programming experience in Python or Java.
Strong academic background – Ideally a STEM degree.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Commodities, Equities or Fixed Income experience.

Benefits:
Lucrative compensation – above market standard base salary with incredible bonus structure.
Flexible working from home policy.
Private Healthcare.

London, United Kingdom

On site

27-03-2025

Company Name

Stanford Black Limited

Job Title

Quantitative Developer - Python

Job Description

We are seeking strong Python focused Quantitative Developers with 4 years + of experience to join one of the most successful hedge funds in London. There are roles across multiple teams so they can find the best fit for your experience and skill set!

The fund is currently building out a new arm of the business so there is a wide variety of greenfield projects including building out a new trading platform and migrating the existing platforms to a cloud-native architecture. Coming in at this crucial moment, you will have technical ownership and autonomy from the get-go, as well as the freedom to speak with the business and input your opinions.

Role:
Take ownership of delivery, understanding the feature to be delivered and owning the front to back solution.
Design imaginative and flexible tools that keep pace with the continual expansion into different markets/asset classes in which the business is trading and the style they trade them.
Work extremely closely with the business, collaborating with other developers and quants to improve the overall architecture of the systems.

Requirements:
Strong programming experience in Python.
Strong academic background – Ideally a STEM degree.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Ideally Commodities or Fixed Income experience.

Benefits:
Lucrative compensation – above market standard base salary with incredible bonus structure.
Constant exposure to a strategic business area of the company without needed any prior experience within the financial domain.
Flexible working from home policy.
Private Healthcare.
Free Gym Membership.

If this role isn't right for you, but you know of someone who might be interested, we have a market-leading referral scheme in place to thank anyone who refers a friend who is successfully placed! T&Cs apply.

London, United Kingdom

On site

27-03-2025