Quantitative Developer - Python
On site
London, United Kingdom
Full Time
27-03-2025
Job Specifications
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.
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 a... Know more
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