C++ Developer - Systematic Trading Firm

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About

I work with a renowned yet somewhat under-the-radar, tech-led trading firm who are building out a small group of front-office trading teams in London. My client works across multiple asset classes including Equities, Foreign Exchange & Commodities.

You’ll be co-located with an interdisciplinary team of talented engineers and researchers to develop the custom software & tooling that will accelerate the research lifecycle of their trading algorithms from prototype to production.

Job Description

• Develop and maintain tools to execution and design trading strategies using modern C++ (17/20/23)
• Work closely with quantitative researchers to improve the profitability of strategies
• Build robust data pipelines to assist analysis for large datasets
• Develop infrastructure for trading services to convert research ideas into production
• Experience with large-scale distributed computing technologies

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science or other quantitative discipline
• 3+ years of Modern C++ experience required. (Post-Graduation)
• Strong Python Skills
• An understanding of fundamental statistical and machine learning concepts
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with team members to drive projects forward.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus opportunities
• Collaborative environment with a team of top engineers and mathematicians
• Work on projects that have a real impact on the company's bottom line
• Free food, smart offices, opportunities to learn new skills outside of work expertise