Quantative Developer

Where

City

Type

Permanent

Salary

115000 Annual

Quantitative Developer - Systematic Execution

Algo Trading | Java, Equities, Market Microstructure | £115,000 | London (Hybrid)

A leading global financial institution is looking to hire a Quantitative Developer into their electronic trading/execution algorithms team in London. This is a Front Office role combining core Java development, quantitative research, and systematic strategy implementation, ideal for someone with a deep understanding of equity market microstructure, electronic trading systems, and performance modelling.

You'll sit in a globally distributed Quant Trading & Strategy function, working closely with traders, quants, and technologists to research, design, and enhance the execution logic behind systematic trading strategies. The position offers strong exposure to both low-latency trading infrastructure and client-driven product development.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Analyse performance of algorithmic trading strategies using large datasets
  • Optimise market microstructure-aware trading logic and execution tactics
  • Design and implement Java-based business logic for live trading systems
  • Collaborate with quant researchers, engineers, and execution consultants across global offices
  • Act as a technical point of contact on trading algorithm performance and behaviour

Required Skills:

  • 3+ years of core Java development (Java 8+, Multithreading, testing frameworks, DI)
  • Experience with electronic trading systems (preferably equities, agency or prop)
  • Strong understanding of European equities market microstructure
  • Background in quantitative modelling, data analysis, or algorithm design
  • MSc or PhD in a relevant field: Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or similar

Desirable Experience:

  • Experience with low-latency systems, high-frequency trading (HFT) or execution consultancy
  • Exposure to Python for prototyping and data analytics
  • Familiarity with distributed systems, messaging frameworks (eg Kafka), or order management systems (OMS)

Position Overview:

  • Salary: Up to £115,000 base
  • Location: London (Hybrid, 2-3 days per week onsite)
  • Industry: Financial services, electronic trading, Front Office technology
  • Team: Global quant/algo trading group

This is a unique opportunity for a Java Quant Developer to work directly on the engine of Real Time equity trading, driving tangible performance improvements and collaborating with some of the brightest minds in systematic execution.

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